Minnesota teams pay tribute after shooting of Democratic politicians, spouses

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The Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Lynx offered their condolences in response to the shootings of two state politicians and their spouses.

Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman were fatally shot in Brooklyn Park by a suspect impersonating a police officer, police said.

In a related shooting, DFL Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were also shot in Champlin.

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"The Minnesota Twins are horrified and heartbroken by the murder of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the attempted killing of Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette," the Twins' statement said. "Our deepest sympathies to the Hortman family, and our prayers are with the Hoffman family for a full recovery. We stand with all Minnesotans in condemning these senseless acts of violence."

"Our organization has worked closely with both legislators and appreciated their duties as civil servants. Speaker Emirita Hortman was a friend of the Vikings for more than 15 years and a tremendous state leader who worked tirelessly to make Minnesota a better place for all residents," the Vikings said. "She was a mother, a wife and a friend who genuinely cared about people and relationships. Our prayers are with the Hortman family as they give this tragedy and with all government officials who are mourning the loss