Governor Walz Unveils Hortman Memorial Highway Honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz joined legislative leaders and members of the Hortman family to unveil signs designating Trunk Highway 610 as the Hortman Memorial Highway, honoring former House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman. Melissa Hortman, the longest-serving speaker of the Minnesota House, helped secure funding for Highway 610. The designation was set by legislation sponsored by Rep. Erin Koegel and Sen. John Hoffman, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation will install and maintain the signs.