Sen. Nelson statement on the federal government shutdown

Sen. Carla Nelson issued the following statement regarding the federal government shutdown: “The Federal Government shutdown is hurting Minnesotans, putting Minnesota families, especially low-income families, at significant risk, and adding unnecessary difficulty to people’s lives.…

Gruenhagen: Walz looks away while fraud runs rampant

Friends and neighbors, For years, Minnesota has had a serious fraud crisis on its hands. The former acting US attorney, Joe Thompson, said fraud has climbed into the billions, and it’s likely the true number…

Nelson: The truth about rising MNsure rates

By: SENATOR CARLA NELSON On October 1, the Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that MNsure health insurance premiums will rise 2026, with increases ranging from about 7% to 31% depending on the plan, region, and…

Draheim: Focus on mental health first!

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM When tragedy strikes close to home, it leaves a mark that, hopefully, never fades. The recent shooting at Annunciation church and school has shaken Minnesotans to our core. Parents, teachers, neighbors,…

Gruenhagen: Seeking the answers to our violence epidemic

Friends and neighbors, Recently I released a new video in my series about the Annunciation shooter, mental health, and the dangers of pushing harmful transgender treatments on children. We cannot ignore this part of the…
Senator Keri Heintzeman

Heintzeman: In search of real solutions to gun violence

Friends and neighbors,  Recently I was asked to take part in two meetings of the Senate’s violence prevention working group that the Democrat co-chair described as, "...not an official body of the State Senate...It's an…