Remembering the Hortmans: How to watch their funeral service
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, will be remembered at a funeral service on Saturday.
Hortmans' funeral services
Watch live:
FOX 9 will broadcast the entire funeral service, starting at 10:20 a.m. Saturday. The service will also be streaming on FOX LOCAL, FOX 9's YouTube channel and in the player above.
Saturday's funeral service is private, scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVE COVERAGE OF THE SERVICES.
Hortmans, their dog lie in state at MN Capitol
Melissa, Mark Hortman and Gilbert lie in state at MN Capitol
Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman and their beloved golden retriever Gilbert lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol on Friday, a day before their funeral services on Saturday. Rep. Hortman is the first woman, and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans, to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, according to the governor's office.
Lie in state:
Prior to the funeral service, Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman and their beloved golden retriever Gilbert will lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol from noon until 5 p.m. on Friday.
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FOX 9 will stream a feed of this on FOX LOCAL and FOX 9's YouTube channel. You can also watch it live in the player above.
Rep. Hortman is the first woman, and one of fewer than 20 Minnesotans, to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, according to the governor's office.
The Hortmans' children greet attendees
Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, along with their dog Gilbert, lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol. Their children, Colin and Sophie, greeted the first man in line to pay his respects. He arrived at 6 a.m. Friday. The public was invited to pay their respects to the Hortmans from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
The public was invited to pay their respects in the Capitol rotunda from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday.
How you can remember the Hortmans
Remembering the Hortmans: 7 ways in 1 day
Melissa and Mark Hortman were fatally shot at their Brooklyn Park home Saturday morning. Their children released a statement Monday night with seven ways you can honor their legacy.
What you can do:
The Hortmans' children have shared seven ways people can honor their parents:
- Plant a tree.
- Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail.
- Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do.
- Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it.
- Bake something — bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone.
- Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something.
- Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace.
The backstory:
The Hortmans were fatally shot in a targeted shooting on the morning of June 14 at their Brooklyn Park home. Their dog, Gilbert, was gravely injured in the shooting and was ultimately euthanized.
The alleged gunman also shot and injured state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette at their Champlin home. Federal and state charges have been filed in connection with the shootings.
Gov. Walz pays respects to the Hortmans
Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz paid their respects to the Hortmans, who are lying in state at the Minnesota Capitol ahead of their funeral on Saturday. The public was invited to pay their respects. Hortman is the first woman to lie in state at the Minnesota Capitol.