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Melissa Hortman is the first woman to receive the honor in Minnesota.

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Melissa Hortman to be first woman to lie in state in Minnesota. Who else has received the honor?

House Democratic leader Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their dog Gilbert will be honored Friday at the State Capitol.

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Melissa Hortman to be first woman to lie in state in Minnesota. Who else has received the honor?

News & Politics

Melissa Hortman to be first woman to lie in state in Minnesota. Who else has received the honor?

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Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

Nation

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

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Vandals remove 150 St. Paul storm drain covers

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