Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’

Melissa Hortman lived the deep partisan divide that Americans talk about every day as a Minnesota House member.

“She was a true leader and loved her work, but was always so grounded and such a decent person," U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a longtime friend and Democratic ally, said.

Colleagues speak of Hortman’s legislative accomplishments, a ‘steely negotiator’ who went into politics ‘to do something, not to be something’