“Political violence has no place in our democracy or our communities.”
Statement from Hospitality Minnesota June 14, 2025 The entire Hospitality Minnesota community is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic assassination of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the shooting of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette in what authorities are calling politically motivated violence. Representative Hortman served Minnesota with dedication and integrity throughout her time in the legislature. As Speaker Emerita of the Minnesota House, she worked tirelessly for the people of Minnesota and understood the vital role that the hospitality industry plays in our state’s economy and communities. We will honor Rep. Hortman’s legacy by continuing to build the kind, just, and welcoming Minnesota she envisioned. Political violence has no place in our democracy or our communities. We join Governor Walz and leaders across Minnesota in calling for unity during this difficult time, and we keep the Hortman and Hoffman families, their colleagues in the Minnesota Legislature, and all those affected by today’s tragic events in our thoughts and prayers.