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October 24, 2025

Senator Mark Johnson Honored for Protecting State Fire Safety Account

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. – Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) was recognized by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) for his leadership to protect the Fire Safety Account, ensuring the funds remain available…

October 24, 2025

Sen. Nelson statement on the reopening of local Farm Service Agency offices

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today issued the following statement regarding news that local Farm Service Agency offices have reopened despite the federal government shutdown. “It’s such great news that FSA offices are open again.…

October 24, 2025

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.…

October 23, 2025

Gruenhagen: Minnesota Supreme Court rules against integrity of women’s sports

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to give you a quick update on the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling in the transgender powerlifter case. On Wednesday, the court issued a unanimous decision that USA Powerlifting discriminated against…

October 23, 2025

Sen. Weber announces over $1.1 million for economic development in Fulda

Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) announced that the City of Fulda will receive $1,155,654 in state funding for public streetscape improvements and the rehabilitation of 21 owner-occupied homes through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…

October 23, 2025

Sen. Johnson: MN Supreme Court sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Today the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling the case of a transgender powerlifter that puts at risk the safety and fairness of all girls sports. Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the…

October 23, 2025

Housley disappointed in Minnesota Supreme Court ruling for its failure to protect women and safe participation in women’s sports

The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling yesterday in the case of a transgender powerlifter. In 2018 a transgender powerlifter was denied entry into two women’s competitions and subsequently sued the organization, arguing discrimination. The…

October 22, 2025

Sen. Farnworth disappointed in Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling that fails to protect women’s sports

Today the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a ruling the case of a transgender powerlifter that puts at risk the safety and fairness of all girls sports. Senator Robert Farnsworth (R-Hibbing) released the following statement in…

October 21, 2025

Utke joins 25th Anniversary International Legislators’ Forum in South Dakota

Sen. Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids) recently served as a legislative delegate at the 25th Anniversary International Legislators’ Forum (ILF), held September 9–12, 2025, in Deadwood, South Dakota. The forum brought together delegates from Manitoba, Minnesota,…

October 18, 2025

Gruenhagen: Education spending keeps going up while test scores stagnate

Friends and neighbors, I recently recorded a video about one of the most important issues facing our state: the cost of public education and the results we’re getting for it. For years, test scores in…

October 12, 2025

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…

October 9, 2025

Sen. Westrom applauds the decision to allow Benson schools to keep Braves mascot and logo

On Monday, Oct. 6, Benson Public Schools announced that the Upper Sioux Board of Trustees has unanimously granted consent for Benson Public Schools to continue using the Braves mascot and logo. In alignment with the…

October 9, 2025

Senator Johnson congratulates Polaris for winning the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota title

Polaris’ MRZR (Military RZR) was announced as the second annual winner of the “Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota” contest by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The Polaris MRZR beat 63 other products in a bracketed…

October 8, 2025

Drazkowski: North Zumbro Sanitary District should be included in 2026 bonding bill

BY: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI A few weeks ago, members of the Senate's Capital Investment committee visited Zumbrota for a firsthand look at the North Zumbro Sanitary District project. They listened to a presentation about why…

October 5, 2025

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…

October 4, 2025

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,…

October 3, 2025

Wesenberg authors innovative bill allowing School Resource Officers to apply hours worked at schools as a tax write-off

Senator Nathan Wesenberg (R-Little Falls) has drafted legislation that seeks to expand the use of School Resource Officers (SROs) in Minnesota schools. The bill would allow wages earned by these officers to be used as…

October 1, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson secures funding to preserve Fergus Falls Veterans Home

On Thursday, Sept. 25, the House Capital Investment Committee visited the Fergus Falls Veterans Home to review ongoing and future asset preservation projects. During the 2025 legislative session, Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) authored a…

October 1, 2025

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…

October 1, 2025

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…

Senator Mark Johnson Honored for Protecting State Fire Safety Account

Sen. Nelson statement on the reopening of local Farm Service Agency offices

Sen. Nelson statement on the federal government shutdown

Gruenhagen: Minnesota Supreme Court rules against integrity of women’s sports

Sen. Weber announces over $1.1 million for economic development in Fulda

Sen. Johnson: MN Supreme Court sets ‘dangerous precedent’

Housley disappointed in Minnesota Supreme Court ruling for its failure to protect women and safe participation in women’s sports

Sen. Farnworth disappointed in Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling that fails to protect women’s sports

Utke joins 25th Anniversary International Legislators’ Forum in South Dakota

Gruenhagen: Education spending keeps going up while test scores stagnate

Gruenhagen: Walz looks away while fraud runs rampant

Sen. Westrom applauds the decision to allow Benson schools to keep Braves mascot and logo

Senator Johnson congratulates Polaris for winning the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota title

Drazkowski: North Zumbro Sanitary District should be included in 2026 bonding bill

Nelson: The truth about rising MNsure rates

Draheim: Focus on mental health first!

Wesenberg authors innovative bill allowing School Resource Officers to apply hours worked at schools as a tax write-off

Sen. Rasmusson secures funding to preserve Fergus Falls Veterans Home

Gruenhagen: Seeking the answers to our violence epidemic

Heintzeman: In search of real solutions to gun violence

Rasmusson recognized as 'Healthcare Champion' by the Minnesota Optometric Association

Draheim: Week 4 Legislative Updates

Westrom, Senate Republicans force fraud protections into Democrats’ rental assistance legislation

Heintzeman: Senate passes first bill of 2026 session: giveaways for illegal immigrants

Make Minnesota Affordable Again

Sen. Miller co-sponsors bill to reduce license tab fees

Lieske: The Senate’s first bill of 2026: paying people’s rent and utilities instead of addressing fraud

Holmstrom slams $40 million Democrat rental aid bill as taxpayer-funded bailout amid Minnesota’s affordability crisis

Draheim introduces bill requiring clear labeling for cell-cultured meat to boost consumer transparency

Senator Dahms, Republicans force fraud protections into rental assistance