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January 9, 2026

Senator Dornink: A state government that works for Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, The new year is here, and we face many challenges in Minnesota. At the top of that list is fraud. Unfortunately, fraud is not new in Minnesota. Under Governor Walz and Democratic…

January 8, 2026

Senator Nelson statement on ICE incident in Minneapolis Wednesday

“The incident in Minneapolis on Wednesday was an unfortunate and avoidable tragedy. The investigations will determine exactly what happened, but it doesn’t change that a woman is dead, and I will pray for her family.…

January 8, 2026

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Friends and neighbors, Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. It has always been a difficult job, but anti-law enforcement rhetoric over the last few years has inflamed tensions, made the job more dangerous than ever,…

January 8, 2026

Howe statement on yesterday’s ICE incident in Minneapolis

News broke yesterday of a shooting in Minneapolis involving an ICE officer and a civilian. Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) released the following statement in response: “We need to take a step back and de-escalate the…

January 8, 2026

Holmstrom urges DOJ to open criminal investigation into Walz, Ellison over Minnesota fraud crisis

Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) today urged President Trump and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to open a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison for their roles in the…

January 7, 2026

Sen. Drazkowski statement on federal law enforcement shooting today

“Tim Walz and Jacob Frey have engaged in provocative and inflammatory rhetoric that demonizes law enforcement and puts law enforcement officers in danger, and today someone is dead because of it. A woman attempted to…

January 7, 2026

Statement from Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson on ICE incident in Minneapolis

The following statement is attributable to Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks): “Escalations and confrontations like what happened this morning help no one. Peaceful protest is a cornerstone of our democracy and must…

January 6, 2026

OLA audit finds widespread failures, fabricated documentation at DHS’ Behavioral Health Administration

The Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) today released a performance audit of the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) grant programs, finding widespread failures in oversight and internal controls. The OLA found that…

January 6, 2026

Koran: Walz to leave office, but fraud problem remains

Governor Tim Walz yesterday announced he will not seek a third term. The announcement comes amid intense and growing scrutiny over fraud in Minnesota’s social welfare programs. Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) issued the following…

January 5, 2026

Sen. Dornink responds to Gov. Walz’s decision to retire

On Monday, Jan. 5, Gov. Tim Walz announced that he will no longer seek a third term as Minnesota governor. Sen. Gene Dornink (R-Brownsdale) released the following statement: “Minnesotans are paying the price for Walz’s failed leadership.…

January 5, 2026

Gruenhagen: Walz announces he will not seek reelection

Friends and neighbors, Earlier today, Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek another term in office. This is obviously welcome news for Minnesota. The truth is this administration has been a disaster. We have…

January 5, 2026

Sen. Bill Weber responds to Gov. Walz’s decision to retire

On Monday, Jan. 5, Gov. Tim Walz announced that he will retire following his second term as Minnesota governor. Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) released the following statement: “I continue to hear frustration from Minnesotans who feel abandoned by years…

January 5, 2026

Senator Dornink: A state government that works for Minnesotans

Senator Nelson statement on ICE incident in Minneapolis Wednesday

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Howe statement on yesterday’s ICE incident in Minneapolis

Holmstrom urges DOJ to open criminal investigation into Walz, Ellison over Minnesota fraud crisis

Sen. Drazkowski statement on federal law enforcement shooting today

Statement from Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson on ICE incident in Minneapolis

OLA audit finds widespread failures, fabricated documentation at DHS’ Behavioral Health Administration

Koran: Walz to leave office, but fraud problem remains

Sen. Dornink responds to Gov. Walz’s decision to retire

Gruenhagen: Walz announces he will not seek reelection

Sen. Bill Weber responds to Gov. Walz’s decision to retire

Sen. Rasmusson responds to Gov. Walz’s decision to leave office

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

Fraud investigation is getting too hot, Walz bows out as governor

Statement from Senator Jeremy Miller on fraud and Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

Statement from Senator Bill Lieske on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

Statement from Senator John Jasinski about Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

Statement from Senator Steve Drazkowski on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection

Statement from Senator Keri Heintzeman on Governor Walz's decision to not seek reelection