What to know if you plan to pay respect to Melissa and Mark Hortman Friday afternoon
The public will have a chance to pay respects to long-time DFL House leader Melissa Hortman, as well as her husband, Mark, on Friday afternoon as they lie in state inside the Rotunda of the Minnesota State Capitol.
The Hortmans, as well as their dog, Gilbert, were shot and killed in what investigators say was a politically motivated attack on June 14. They will be lying in state inside the Rotunda from 12-5 p.m.
Getting Inside the Rotunda
Tens of thousands of people are expected to pay their respects inside the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, and if you’re one of those planning to visit, state officials say you should plan to use public transportation. They say this is due to the limited parking around the Capitol, as well as the multiple construction projects happening in the area.
Once you’re there, Gov. Tim Walz’s office says to use the main doors up the Capitol steps, and once through the line, you’ll be able to pay your respects in a procession through the Rotunda.
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