Highway 610 in the northern Twin Cities suburbs was officially renamed Thursday in honor of former DFL Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman.
Both were murdered inside their Brooklyn Park home in a politically motivated attack in June 2025. Their dog, Gilbert, was also shot and was later euthanized.
Hortman Memorial Highway connects Brooklyn Park to Coon Rapids, two communities served by Melissa Hoffman during her time in office. She was a big reason the highway even exists, making it one of her priorities when she was elected…