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August 10, 2026

Sen. Westrom and Rep. Anderson to host Aug. 20 roundtable town meeting on Appleton prison reopening

Following the announcement that the federal government has purchased the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) and State Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) will host a roundtable town meeting Thursday, Aug. 20,…

August 7, 2026

Holmstrom to bring accountability, pragmatic solutions to Human Services Systems Commission

Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) today was appointed to the Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems. The LCHSS will provide legislative oversight, monitoring, and recommendations regarding a comprehensive modernization of Minnesota’s human services systems, from financing…

August 6, 2026

Senator John Jasinski named Legislator of Distinction by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) was honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) on Thursday, July 23 as one of the organization’s Legislators of Distinction for 2026. “I am so grateful to…

August 5, 2026

Weber recognized as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities

The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) recently recognized Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction. This award is presented to legislators who aided the efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s…

August 5, 2026

Weber receives Minnesota Legacy Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

State Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) has been named a recipient of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' (CGMC) Minnesota Legacy Award. The award recognizes retiring legislators who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to Greater Minnesota…

August 5, 2026

Westrom applauds Appleton prison reopening

State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) today applauded the announcement that the Appleton correctional facility will reopen under a federal contract, bringing back great jobs and economic opportunity to Senate District 12 and West Central Minnesota.…

August 3, 2026

Senator Dahms receives legacy award

On July 23, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) hosted a Legislative Awards dinner recognizing city officials and legislators for their advocacy and contributions to Greater Minnesota throughout the 2026 legislative session and their…

August 3, 2026

Rasmusson named Minnesota’s most effective Republican freshman state senator

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has been recognized as the most effective Republican freshman state senator in Minnesota and one of the state’s most effective legislators during the 93rd Legislature by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL).…

August 3, 2026

Sen. Abeler calls for employee retention program to protect mental healthcare transition

Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) is calling on state officials to create an employee retention program to help experienced Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE)–Anoka employees remain on the job as services transition to the Anoka Metro…

July 29, 2026

Farnsworth statement on updates to NorthMet Project

Today NewRange Copper and Nickel announced it has reached a key step with the NorthMet Project by submitting an updated Clean Water Act Section 404 wetland permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…

July 17, 2026

Holmstrom: Democrats choose child sex abuser over Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors, This will be my last email newsletter until after the election. Because it’s an election year, campaign laws prohibit me from sending mass mailings after July 17. I’m still allowed to post…

July 16, 2026

Rasmusson awarded prestigious Bronze Axe by Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was recognized by the Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association (MPFF) as a recipient of the prestigious Bronze Axe. The award recognizes Rasmusson’s leadership in supporting Minnesota firefighters and strengthening their…

July 15, 2026

Gruenhagen: Socialists of America are taking over the Democrat Party

Friends and neighbors, If you have been watching any news coverage of recent elections, you have probably noticed an alarming trend of the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within the Democratic…

July 9, 2026

Gruenhagen: Walz and Ellison pardon convicted sex offender to prevent him from being deported

Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison recently pardoned a man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl. They issued the pardon so this criminal could avoid being deported. This is now the…

July 8, 2026

Draheim: Healthcare costs keep rising and Minnesota needs to get serious about fixing it

By Senator Rich Draheim A recent report showed that health insurance rates on MNsure could rise by double digits again next year. If the rate hike is approved by regulators, these increases would add to…

July 2, 2026

Coleman: Walz pardon of child rapist puts politics over public safety

Senate Republican Assistant Leader Julia Coleman (Waconia) denounced the actions of the Minnesota Pardon Board, including Governor Tim Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, for pardoning illegal immigrants convicted of violent crimes to help…

July 2, 2026

Sen. Westrom and Rep. Anderson to host Aug. 20 roundtable town meeting on Appleton prison reopening

Holmstrom to bring accountability, pragmatic solutions to Human Services Systems Commission

Senator John Jasinski named Legislator of Distinction by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Weber recognized as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities

Weber receives Minnesota Legacy Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Westrom applauds Appleton prison reopening

Senator Dahms receives legacy award

Rasmusson named Minnesota’s most effective Republican freshman state senator

Sen. Abeler calls for employee retention program to protect mental healthcare transition

Farnsworth statement on updates to NorthMet Project

Holmstrom: Democrats choose child sex abuser over Minnesota families

Rasmusson awarded prestigious Bronze Axe by Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters

Gruenhagen: Socialists of America are taking over the Democrat Party

Gruenhagen: Walz and Ellison pardon convicted sex offender to prevent him from being deported

Draheim: Healthcare costs keep rising and Minnesota needs to get serious about fixing it

Coleman: Walz pardon of child rapist puts politics over public safety

Heintzeman: U.S. Supreme Court Backs States' Right to Protect Girls Sports

Senator Michael Holmstrom: Independence Day offers two visions of America

Gruenhagen: Hold Gov. Walz and AG Ellison accountable!

Sen. Nelson celebrates U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting girls sports

Farm safety can’t wait until after harvest

Westrom: Appleton roundtable town meeting highlights 525 new jobs, civil community discussion

Senator Keri Heintzeman statement on Gov. Walz’s executive order against mining in northern Minnesota

Rasmusson: Walz’s DHS failures have no end

Rasmusson highlights progress on housing reform, calls for continued work to increase homeownership

Sen. Nelson named a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by League of Minnesota Cities

Sen. Carla Nelson Earns Perfect Score on Small Business Voting Record

Sen. John Jasinski Earns Perfect Score on Small Business Voting Record

Senator Jeremy Miller presented with Minnesota Legacy Award by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Second organization names Sen. Jasinski as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction for work on behalf of local communities