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Snowdrift Trees Honor Melissa Hortman | Rochester Minnesota News
Three Snowdrift crabapple trees were planted at Cascade Lake Park as a heartfelt living memorial for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their beloved dog Gilbert. Led by Rochester Mayor Kim Norton, this year’s planting honors a deep personal friendship and continues her Mayor’s Grove tradition — now in its 11th year and responsible for over 70 trees at the park. Chosen for their spring blooms and personal significance to Hortman, the trees were planted in fall for optimal growth, symbolizing enduring legacy, community remembrance, and environmental…
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