Kiffmeyer: Safeguarding our consumer choice of fuel

Friends and neighbors, Purchasing a new car is an important decision and one that requires a lot of thought on what type of vehicle will best fit your personal needs. Will you need a minivan…

Newman statement on OLA Special Review of SWLRT

ST. PAUL, MN –  Today the Office of the Legislative Auditor released a Special Review of the budget, timeline, and scope of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The letter from OLA summarizing the Special Review…
Senator Roger Chamberlain with students

MN test scores emphasize need to prioritize academic skills

ST. PAUL, MN –  Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the report showing Minnesota students and schools are struggling to meet basic reading, math, and science skills.   "Senate Republicans championed…

Kiffmeyer: The Great Minnesota Get-Together

Friends and neighbors, This week marks the kickoff of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, fittingly known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” This summer staple runs through Labor Day and showcases the finest of our state’s…

Jasinski: Report confirms violent crime increase statewide

Report confirms violent crime increase statewide By: Senator John Jasinski Recently Gov. Walz’s own Bureau of Criminal Apprehension released the findings of its 2021 Uniform Crime Report. The Uniform Crime Report is a comprehensive summary…

Westrom: Grants for Meat Processing in Brooten- Will Beef Things Up

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced the City of Brooten will receive $866,000 as part of a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI) Grant for the Jennigas Meat…

Senate Republicans remember David Tomassoni

This morning we learned that our treasured friend and colleague, David Tomassoni, passed away last night after being diagnosed with ALS last year. Some of our members shared their thoughts and memories. I am deeply…