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Image Description:
The image shows Melissa Hortman, then-Speaker of the Minnesota House, addressing the House floor on January 3, 2023, in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Context:
Event: The text discusses a funeral service for Melissa Hortman’s husband, Kevin.
Melissa Hortman’s Role: She was the Speaker of the Minnesota House at the time the photo was taken and is described as a significant figure in Minnesota politics.
Tributes: At the funeral, Governor Walz praised Hortman as a highly effective legislator and the most consequential Speaker in Minnesota history.
Call to Action: Walz also used the occasion to encourage people to reflect on how they interact with each other in politics and to commit to more respectful engagement.
