July 17, 2025

Send Your Wishes of Recovery and Good Health to Sen. Hoffman

On July 17, 2025 by Erin Huppert

It’s hard to believe that one month has passed since a gunman opened lethal fire on two state legislators and their families. As many of you know, that incident resulted in the deaths of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark, and their family dog. The shooting also critically wounded Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette.

Making Progress

Senator Hoffman was recently discharged from the hospital and is now starting the next phase of his recovery in a post-acute setting before returning home. We know that you share a deep sense of the achievements and hard-fought milestones he will need to meet during this phase, given your familiarity with long-term care services.

Send a Card or Letter

If you would like to send your well wishes and good health to the Hoffmans, we invite you to send your cards and letters to the LeadingAge Minnesota office. We will coordinate delivery to the family on behalf of the Association and its members. Send your notes in a sealed envelope, as addressed below by July 30:

Senator John Hoffman & Yvette Hoffman
c/o LeadingAge Minnesota
3001 Broadway St NE, Suite 300
Minneapolis, MN 55413