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Memorial For Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman Will Remain At Her Desk During Legislative Session
"The flowers just have a way of making you smile and bring back memories of my friend Melissa, who smiled a lot," said Patrick Duffy Murphy.
Updated on: February 17, 2026
Eight months passed. Seasons changed.
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But no matter the weather or time, a fresh bouquet of roses sits on the desk of former House Speaker Melissa Hortman alongside her photo and a gavel, a memorial always in bloom.
"The flowers just have a way of making you smile and bring back memories of my friend Melissa, who smiled a lot," said Patrick Duffy Murphy, chief clerk of the Minnesota House.
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