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February 18, 2026

Senator Nelson kicks off the 2026 legislative session

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) returned to the Minnesota State Capitol on February 17 for the start of the 2026 legislative session, beginning what is expected to be a focused and closely watched year at…

February 18, 2026

Lieske: The legislature is back in session!

Friends, The 2026 legislative session began today, February 17. Before anything else, I want you to know that I don’t see this role as just me coming up to the capitol and voting however I…

February 18, 2026

Gruenhagen: 2026 Legislative Session kicks off

Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session began February 17. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue representing you in the Minnesota Senate. A small change to the committees I serve on: This year I’ll…

February 18, 2026

Heintzeman: We’re Back. And We’re Not Backing Down.

Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session begins today, February 17. As I prepare to head back to St. Paul, I am thinking about exactly what we are walking into and more importantly what we…

February 18, 2026

Sen. Lucero marks start of 2026 session

State Senator Eric Lucero (R–St. Michael) returned to the Minnesota State Capitol on February 17 for the start of the 2026 legislative session, prepared to confront the ongoing consequences of Democrat single-party control in 2023…

February 18, 2026

Capitol Update: Session Start 2026

Friends and neighbors, A new legislative session is underway, with 100 Republicans and 101 Democratic–Farmer–Laborers gaveling in as the most divided legislature in the republic. I'll update you weekly throughout the session as I seek…

February 17, 2026

Draheim: State Capitol gets new security, why can’t schools get the same priority?

By Senator Rich Draheim February 15 marked National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. As a fairly new recognition, started in 2022, many people don’t even know it exists. You might not be fully aware of…

February 17, 2026

Jasinski: What I’ll be working on this session

Friends and neighbors, It feels great to be back in St. Paul for the new legislative session. As always, I return to the Capitol focused on the good folks I represent in Goodhue, Rice, Steele,…

February 16, 2026

Jasinski: New Security Procedures at the Capitol and Minnesota Senate Building

Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session starts next week, on Tuesday, Feb. 17. In advance of the session, I wanted to make you aware of some important security changes as you plan your Day…

February 16, 2026

Nelson: Minnesota must protect girls’ sports

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON The 2026 legislative session is just around the corner, so it seems like an opportune time for us all to get back up to speed on what is happening in Minnesota…

February 16, 2026

Gruenhagen: NY Jury awards detransitioner $2 million in medical malpractice case.

Friends and neighbors, I recently recorded a short video about two major developments involving transgender medical procedures for minors. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch it. First, a jury in New York…

February 13, 2026

Rarick to serve on Education Finance, Energy, and Labor Committees

Updated committee rosters were announced this week for the Minnesota Senate. In addition to continuing his service as Republican lead for the Education Finance Committee and a member of the Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate…

February 13, 2026

Sen. Mathews added to Senate State and Local Government Committee, keeps Energy and Elections assignments

Minnesota Senate leadership this week announced committee assignments for the 2026 legislative session. Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) was added to the State and Local Government Committee, while retaining his assignments to the Elections Committee and…

February 12, 2026

Senate Republicans vow to hold Democrats accountable for heartbreaking consequences of fraud

Yesterday, Governor Walz once again put more state resources and efforts into covering up their failures with a website purely to obfuscate the heartbreaking realties of fraud. At the same time, new reporting exposed how…

February 11, 2026

Sen. Holmstrom to serve on Judiciary, Agriculture, and Education Finance committees

Minnesota Senate leadership this week announced committee assignments ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) will serve on the Judiciary and Public Safety, Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development, and Education Finance…

February 11, 2026

Senator Nelson kicks off the 2026 legislative session

Lieske: The legislature is back in session!

Gruenhagen: 2026 Legislative Session kicks off

Heintzeman: We’re Back. And We’re Not Backing Down.

Sen. Lucero marks start of 2026 session

Capitol Update: Session Start 2026

Draheim: State Capitol gets new security, why can’t schools get the same priority?

Jasinski: What I’ll be working on this session

Jasinski: New Security Procedures at the Capitol and Minnesota Senate Building

Nelson: Minnesota must protect girls’ sports

Gruenhagen: NY Jury awards detransitioner $2 million in medical malpractice case.

Rarick to serve on Education Finance, Energy, and Labor Committees

Sen. Mathews added to Senate State and Local Government Committee, keeps Energy and Elections assignments

Senate Republicans vow to hold Democrats accountable for heartbreaking consequences of fraud

Sen. Holmstrom to serve on Judiciary, Agriculture, and Education Finance committees

Lieske: Priorities for the upcoming legislative session

Sen. Heintzeman receives committee assignments ahead of 2026 legislative session

First HF 3 OLA report underscores accountability and oversight of state agencies

Sen. Koran to testify in Washington, D.C. on Minnesota’s ongoing fraud crisis

Gruenhagen: New details about immigration enforcement in Minnesota

Draheim Update April 10, 2026

$500,000 allocated to upgrade Otter Tail Public Water Access

Heintzeman: The SAVE Act for Minnesota

Housley co-authors bipartisan bill to safeguard seniors from scammers

Sen. Lucero speaks at Health and Parental Rights Rally at the Capitol

Senator Holmstrom fights for equal school safety funding for private schools

Senator Draheim introduces bill to preserve unlimited catch limits on native rough fish

Senator Lang introduces bill to ban unfunded mandates and make life more affordable for Minnesotans

Koran rallies for parental rights at the State Capitol

Senator Dahms applauds federal action to protect Minnesota girls' sports