Kiffmeyer: Reflecting on the many reasons to give thanks

Friends and neighbors, As we gather on Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks and remember what, and most importantly who, we have in our lives.  The first Thanksgiving celebration of the colonists came after a year…
Duckworth

Senator Duckworth Continues Service on Senate Leadership Team

Senate Republicans recently selected their Leadership team to serve during the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session. Senator Zach Duckworth (R-Lakeville) was appointed to the team and released the following statement: “I am honored to once again be…

Senator Julia Coleman to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team

Senate Republicans recently elected Senator Julia Coleman (R- Waconia) to serve on the Senate Republican Leadership team during the next legislative session. Senator Coleman released the following statement on her appointment. “The needs of Minnesota families…
Senator John Jasinski

Jasinski named deputy Senate Republican leader

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been named as deputy leader of the Senate Republicans for the upcoming 2023-2024 legislative session. On Thursday, Senate Republicans selected Senator Mark Johnson as the minority leader. “I…

Senate Republicans elect Mark Johnson as Leader

Today Senate Republicans elected Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) as their Minority Leader to guide the caucus during the next session.   “Senate Republicans are focused on delivering for Minnesotans,” Johnson said, “The historic…

Ruud named 2022 Lake Advocate

On September 24, at a meeting of over 20 lake association leaders from across the state, Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) Advocates Executive Director Jeff Forester honored Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) with the 2022…

Kiffmeyer: Public safety must be Minnesota’s primary focus

Friends and neighbors, In 2021, violent crime rose across Minnesota by an alarming 21.6% and clearly illustrates why public safety must be a primary focus for our state. Sometimes folks wonder, are our legislators doing anything to help?…
Senator Bill Weber

2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards Presented to Sen. Bill Weber

Saint Paul, MN — On Friday, October 14, Minnesota’s infrastructure union presented three 2022 LIUNA Leadership Awards during the LIUNA Open House. The recipients were Senator Bill Weber, Representative Zack Stephenson and House Speaker Melissa Hortman.…

THE WALZ ADMINISTRATION BROKE THE LAW

St. Paul – Today, Rep. Steve Drazkowski and Sen. Mark Koran announced a major development regarding the Feeding Our Future fraud investigation and the Walz Administration’s response.  “Minnesota Statutes 3.971 requires the Minnesota Department of…

Howe recognized by Minnesota Fire Association Coalition

Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) was recently recognized by the Minnesota Fire Association Coalition (MNFAC) for his work on issues that affect the Minnesota Fire Service. During his time in the Senate, Howe has been a longtime…

Senator Bruce Anderson Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Anderson stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, today presented Senator Bruce Anderson (Buffalo Township) with the prestigious…