Jasinski: Daily life is still too expensive
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI The biggest issue I am hearing about right now is the rising cost of daily life in Minnesota. We need to make life more affordable for Minnesotans. It is as simple…
Senator Mark Koran Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) yesterday presented Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Small businesses drive our economy in…
Mathews Stands Up for Minnesota Small Businesses in the 2023-2024 Legislative Session
Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) today announces he earned the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). “Small businesses are the center…
Environment Trust Fund Question on the Ballot
Environment Trust Fund Question on the Ballot By Senator Jason Rarick Recently The legislature recently passed a bill that puts a question regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on the 2024 ballot:…
Senator Jasinski Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today presented Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street needs strong…
Drazkowski: DEED Grants awarded to Red Wing and Wabasha redevelopment projects
State Senator Steve Drazkowski (Mazeppa) today announced the award of two major Redevelopment Grants from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to the cities of Red Wing and Wabasha. “The redevelopment of these…
Senator Julia Coleman Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award
The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) yesterday presented Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street needs…
Senator Draheim encourages participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
State Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) is urging residents of Blue Earth, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Rice, Scott, and Watonwan counties to participate in this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October…
Lieske praises Northfield/Loon Liquors development grant
Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) today praised an announcement that Northfield has been awarded $29,795 in state funding for the Loon Liquors development project. The grant, provided through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s…
Senator Dahms Receives SMSU Award
On Friday, October 11, the Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Alumni Association presented Senator Gary Dahms (R – Redwood Falls) with their Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. The award is given to someone who supports SMSU…
Eichorn: Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund
Friends and neighbors, Minnesotans will see a Constitutional Amendment on their 2024 ballots which pertains to the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). The question posed to voters will be: “Shall the Minnesota Constitution…
The Importance of Protecting Our Kids
Children are a protected class of people, which is why it’s shocking that so many new and absurd policies are putting them at risk, specifically policies that support non-proven medical procedures under the guise of…
Lieske: Daily life is still difficult to afford
By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE The other day I read a story about soaring credit card debt that shocked me, but didn’t surprise me. Credit card debt in the U.S. hit another record, hitting $1.14 trillion.…
Sen. Johnson speaks at press conference highlighting impact from changes to state’s civil asset forfeiture laws
Today, Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) spoke at a press conference to highlight the impact of changes to the state civil asset forfeiture laws passed in 2021. The changes aimed to streamline and…
Farnsworth offers preview of next session, review of new laws
Get it first in the Mesabi Tribune Farnsworth offers preview of next session, review of new laws With fall officially in season the summer has flown by; the end of last legislative session is now…
Koran: Automatic Voter Registration, Child Care, and Local Information
Dear Friends and Neighbors, As summer winds down and we welcome in autumn, I’ve started to look toward our next biennium in the Senate. There were a lot of projects left undone last session…
Jasinski: Time to stop reacting to fraud and start preventing it
By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Minnesota is at the center of another massive fraud scheme, and — once again — it has hit home in Faribault. This time fraudsters used the identities of hundreds of our…
Jasinski: Important watercraft steps to take as fall approaches
Friends and neighbors, As fall approaches, there are a few important things to keep in mind for your water-related toys like canoes, kayaks, jet skis, boats, docks, and lifts. One of the most important steps…
Jasinski: Early voting has begun – exercise your civic right!
Friends and neighbors As of September 20, early voting has officially started across Minnesota. This is a critical time to make your voice heard. Whether you have already made up your mind or just want…
Draheim: Constituent concerns about environment constitutional amendment
To the editor: I’ve been receiving many questions about the constitutional amendment appearing on this fall’s ballot. I want to share some background and my perspective. The amendment concerns the Environment and Natural Resources Trust…