Hortman Highway signs posted along 610 in north metro

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A state highway now is known as Hortman Memorial Highway. It’s a tribute to the late Rep. Melissa Hortman and husband, Mark, who were assassinated in 2025.

Huddled near a new on-ramp sign on a wind-whipped Thursday morning, the children of Melissa Hortman joined state leaders in dedicating the newest tribute to the slain lawmaker and her husband.

They were there to reflect on the former House speaker’s devotion to the roadway itself and the state at large. They spoke about how Hortman was instrumental to the Highway 610 expansion.

Then they pulled a cover off the sign and applauded as the words appeared: “Hortman Memorial Highway.”

The unveiling follows a vote by lawmakers to designate the highway in the north metro in memory of Melissa and Mark Hortman. The couple was assassinated at their Brooklyn Park home in 2025.

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