Sen. Draheim not seeking reelection in 2026

Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) will not seek reelection in 2026. “After careful consideration and discussion with my family, I’ve decided not to seek reelection after my term ends in 2026,” said Sen.…

Jasinski: Why your license tabs aren’t going down

Friends and neighbors, I have been hearing from a lot of people recently who are mad that their license tab fees aren’t dropping as their vehicles age. In the past, tab fees steadily declined each…

Gruenhagen: Thank you, Veterans

Friends and neighbors, On this Veterans Day, I want to thank every man and woman who has raised their right hand to protect and defend this country. Since this country’s founding, veterans have kept us…

Heintzeman: Thank you, Veterans!

Friends and neighbors, Veterans Day reminds us that freedom is not free. It is paid for through the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn the uniform of the United States,…

Draheim: Making farm safety a priority

BY: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM Harvest season is coming to a close across Minnesota, and many farmers are finally getting a minute to catch their breath. But even when things slow down, farming remains one of…

Gruenhagen: The truth behind the Green New Scam

Friends and neighbors, We have all been told for years that alternative energy, especially wind and solar energy, will save the planet. It is not true, and it has never been true. A powerful new…

Sen. Westrom: Restoring fairness in girls’ sports

Friends and neighbors, Reprehensibly, the Minnesota Supreme Court’s recent unanimous ruling in the transgender powerlifter case has upended common sense in girls’ athletics. The court found that USA Powerlifting discriminated against JayCee Cooper, a biological male, by…

Lieske: How we can reduce healthcare costs

Friends and neighbors, Every week when I go to meetings across our district, one topic comes up more than almost any other: the cost of healthcare. People are worn down by it. They are doing…