Reflections on my final legislative session

Senator Rich Draheim After completing my 10th and final legislative session in the Minnesota Senate, I’ve been reflecting on a challenging year. It was a divided government, but Senate Republicans still delivered real results for…
Utke

End of Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating

End of Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating by Senator Paul Utke Another legislative session is in the books. This year had a slower start than most, likely because Democrats already blew through…
Rarick

A Productive End to a Short Session

A Productive End to a Short Session by Senator Jason Rarick After a late start in mid-February, the 2026 legislative session adjourned on May 17. In a non-budget year, we weren’t expecting much. Overall, I…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski: A good end to a difficult session

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session wrapped up just before midnight on May 17. I have been getting a bunch of questions about everything that happened, so I wanted to…

Sen. Dornink: Partisanship leads to polarization

Friends and neighbors, This year, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. As we approach Memorial Day, we are reminded that the freedoms we enjoy did not come without sacrifice. We honor the…

Heintzeman: Wildfire Resources

Friends and neighbors, By now you have certainly heard about the Flanders Fire burning near Breezy Point, Crosslake, and Mission Township in Crow Wing County. It has rapidly grown in size, and this morning Gov.…

Senator Lang Capitol Update May 11, 2026

Friends and neighbors,  It’s the last week of session, and the issue I’ve heard the most concern and outrage about from constituents all session long is fraud. Today in the Senate, we took a major…