Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Beloved Dog Lie in State, Drawing Hundreds
Slain Minnesota Lawmaker and Beloved Dog Lie in State, Drawing Hundreds ST. PAUL, Minn. – In an unprecedented and poignant tribute, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, along with their golden retriever, Gilbert, lay in state at the Capitol in St. Paul. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects to the couple, who were tragically shot and killed, an attack that also mortally wounded their beloved dog, Gilbert. Gilbert, who was put down due to severe injuries sustained in…