Minnesota state Rep. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley shared an emotional update on Thursday after her husband was hospitalized with a serious medical emergency, offering a glimpse into the personal strain unfolding during an active legislative session.
In a video posted to social media, Momanyi Hiltsley said she left a committee hearing last Tuesday after receiving a call from her husband, who was later diagnosed with a ruptured colon. He underwent surgery days later and is now recovering.
“He is out of the woods and he is recovering, so we are so thankful,” she said.
The Brooklyn Park lawmaker expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from community members, including those who have helped care for her children and organize meals for her family during the recovery period.
She also highlighted accommodations made by colleagues at the Minnesota Legislature, who have allowed her to continue participating remotely while remaining with her family—an arrangement she said has made it possible to continue serving constituents during session.
“They’ve made it possible for me to participate remotely and still serve my constituents and the people of Minnesota,” she said.
Momanyi Hiltsley, who represents District 38A, has been an active presence in her community and at the Capitol since her election, frequently engaging residents on issues including public safety and human services.
While noting that her husband faces a longer recovery, she emphasized the importance of community support during difficult moments.
“We have an amazing village and support system,” she said.
The post drew significant engagement online, with hundreds of comments and reactions from constituents and community members offering support.
The update comes as lawmakers enter the final weeks of the legislative session, a period typically marked by heightened debate and key budget decisions.
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Born and raised in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, Tom is the Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Mshale which has been reporting on the news and culture of African immigrants in the United States since 1995. He has a BA in Business from Metro State University and a Public Leadership Credential from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He was the original host of Talking Drum, the signature current affairs show on the African Broadcasting Network (ABN-America), which was available nationwide in the United States via the Dish Network satellite service. On the show, he interviewed Nobel laureates such as 2004 Nobel Peace prize winner, Professor Wangari Maathai, the first woman from Africa to win the peace prize and heads of states. Tom has served and chaired various boards including Global Minnesota (formerly Minnesota International Center), the sixth largest World Affairs Council in the United States. He has previously served as the first Black President of the Board of Directors at Books for Africa. He also serves on the board of the Minnesota Multicultural Media Consortium. He has previously served two terms on the board of the United Nations Association. An avid runner, he retired from running full marathons after turning 50 and now only focuses on training for half marathons.
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