Work group formed to study 'Hortman' state park on Capitol grounds
Aug 12, 2026
A legislative work group opened to study creating the Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park on the Capitol grounds. Members reviewed the enabling charge, set a reporting deadline and requested agency briefings on boundaries, roles and costs.
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A legislative work group convened to consider creating the Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. Austin Turman, research analyst with the Legislative Coordinating Commission, said the group "must make recommendations for the creation of the Melissa And Mark Hortman Memorial State Park within the capital area as defined in statute." The work group’s report is due Feb. 1 and may include draft legislation.
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