Lieske: Congratulations to the Sommers Farm in Northfield

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota has long been known for its thriving agriculture. Farming is a pillar of our economy thanks to the state's fertile soil and farm-friendly climate. The majority of farms here are small,…

Senator Nelson Honors Century and Sesquicentennial Farms

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Minnesota family farms that have been recognized as Century Farms and Sesquicentennial Farms by the Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau. These honors recognize family-owned…

Limmer: Time to make carjacking a felony

Note: On July 20, Sen. Limmer provided comments to the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission on the newly enacted carjacking statue. Senator Limmer also provided the following written testimony to the commission.  July 20, 2023 Minnesota Sentencing…

Jasinski: Making it easier to renew your license tabs

Friends and neighbors -- Big issues before the legislature like taxes, crime, and bonding projects are generally what capture news headlines, but governing is about much more than just those issues. A lot of times,…

Senator Limmer Opens North Metro Range

As Chief Senate Author, Limmer’s funding bill led to police training expansion  ST. PAUL – On Monday afternoon, elected officials, law enforcement, and city staffers gathered to celebrate the opening of the newly expanded North…

Senator Miller celebrates broadband grants for southeastern Minnesota

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) today celebrated the announcement of Border-to-Border broadband grants for two projects in southeastern Minnesota. The grants, totaling over $4 million, will provide critical broadband infrastructure to underserved areas of Fillmore County.…