Passed by the legislature, struck down in court
By Senator Rich Draheim Nine years in the Minnesota Senate teaches you plenty. You see good ideas rise, bad ones fall, and a whole lot in between. But lately, the thing that keeps jumping out…
Heintzeman statement on MCA scores showing half of students failing to meet math and reading standards
The Minnesota Department of Education on Friday released the year’s updated MCA test scores. For the third year in a row, scores are nearly flat. Only 45.2% of students are meeting grade level standards in…
Sen. Lieske calls for refocusing on student fundamentals after test scores again show little progress
The Minnesota Department of Education released updated MCA test scores on Friday. For the third year in a row, the numbers remain nearly flat: only 45.2% of students are meeting grade-level standards in math, and…
Heintzeman: Praying for the victims of Annunciation
Friends and neighbors, I am heartbroken and outraged by the tragic shooting in Minneapolis. Violence of this kind especially in our schools and churches shakes us to the core. My prayers are with the victims,…
Sen. Nelson statement following MCA scores show another year of students struggling to meet reading and math standards
The Minnesota Department of Education on Friday released the year’s updated MCA test scores. For the third year in a row, scores are nearly flat and show only 45.2% of students are meeting grade level…
Sen. Julia Coleman Calls For Change After Another Year Shows Half Of Students Struggling To Meet Grade Level Reading And Math
Today, the Minnesota Department of Education released the year’s updated MCA test scores. For the third year in a row scores are nearly flat and show only 45.2% of students are meeting grade level standards…
Sen. Lang applauds $5.8 million boost for clean water infrastructure
The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) this week announced more than $5.8 million in loans and grants for a new water treatment plant and supply well in Atwater. Senator Andrew Lang (R–Olivia) praised the funding:…
A Mental Health and Cultural Crisis, Not a Gun Crisis
A Mental Health and Cultural Crisis, Not a Gun Crisis by Senator Nathan Wesenberg Our state was recently shaken by an unspeakable act of violence at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Families are grieving, children…
Sen. Draheim praises $57 million boost for clean water infrastructure
The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (MPFA) this week announced more than $57 million in loans and grants to three water infrastructure projects across Senate District 22. Senator Rich Draheim (R–Madison Lake) applauded the new funding:…
Sen. Coleman statement on Annunciation Church and School shooting
Senator Julia Coleman (R–Waconia) issued the following statement regarding the reports of a mass shooting this morning at Annunciation Church and School in South Minneapolis: This morning, I dropped off my children at school, hugged…
Sen. Nelson statement on Annunciation Church and School shooting
Senator Carla Nelson issued the following statement regarding the reports of a mass shooting this morning at Annunciation Church and School in South Minneapolis: “My heart is heavy at the news out of South Minneapolis…
Sen. Johnson response to mass shooting at Annunciation Church
Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson released the following statement on the reports of a mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School in South Minneapolis: “My heart is breaking at the news this morning, and my…
Gruenhagen: Minnesota’s healthcare crisis, part 2
Friends and neighbors, In my latest video from the Capitol, I continue my series on the crisis facing our healthcare system. Government mandates and layers of bureaucracy have driven up costs, narrowed provider networks, and…
Sen. Mathews praises win for religious liberty
Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) released the following statement after the University of Northwestern and Crown College won their case, Loe v. Walz, which challenged a 2023 law aimed at removing faith-based universities from the state’s Post-Secondary…
Sen. Westrom calls for action on Stillwater prison closure, highlights ‘Big Beautiful Building’ in Appleton
Sen. Torrey Westrom (R–Alexandria) is calling for immediate public hearings on the decision to close the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater and is urging the state to pursue a common-sense solution: reopening the Prairie Correctional…
Senator Dornink: Congratulations to our local 2025 Farm Families of the Year!
Friends and neighbors, Since 1979, the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program has honored farm families from each county for their meaningful contributions to the agricultural industry and their communities. The University of Minnesota…
PFA awards $5.54 million to the City of Underwood to construct a new water treatment plant
Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) announced today that the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) has approved $5.54 million in funding for critical water infrastructure improvements in the City of Underwood. During the 2025 legislative session,…
Sen. Rasmusson calls for accountability after court invalidates a portion of Democrats’ 2024 omnibus tax bill
On Monday, Aug. 18, the Second Judicial District Court of Minnesota severed and struck down part of the 2024 omnibus tax bill for violating the single-subject clause of the Minnesota Constitution. “In the final minutes…
Minnesota court pushes back on DFL overreach; defends legislative transparency, single-subject clause
Today the Second Judicial District Court of Minnesota severed and struck down part of the 2024 omnibus tax bill for violating the single-subject clause of the Minnesota constitution. "This is an important win for transparency…
Minnesota judge invalidates part of the 2024 giant omnibus bill in a big win for the Single Subject clause of state constitution – Kreun responds
Today it was announced that the Ramsey County District Court invalidated the binary trigger provision included in the final 1400+ page omnibus bill that was pushed through by Democrats in the final minutes of the 2024 legislative…