Brooklyn Park Council Mulls Hortman Memorial

After the tragic death of Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) and her husband Mark, the city of Brooklyn Park is considering ways to permanently honor their legacy.

The Hortmans were fatally shot in their home in what prosecutors call a targeted attack on lawmakers.

The city council could rename a city facility such as the Community Activity Center after the Hortmans or consider creating another memorial.

“I think I’m very much in support of the [Community Activity Center],” said Mayor Hollies Winston. “I just want to throw that out there that there’s been a number of ideas that have come forward, so this is one of the ideas. There’s been a number. I think we need to make sure that we are moving in lockstep with the family.”

The council was scheduled to talk about the issue at its July 14 meeting, but pushed back the discussion to a future meeting. 

A mourner visits a memorial for Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at the state Capitol. The city of Brooklyn Park is considering ways to permanently honor their legacy.

See also: Suspect in Hortman Murders Indicted on Six Charges

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