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June 27, 2026

Heintzeman: Public money should not be used for anti-mining political activism

BY: SENATOR KERI HEINTZEMAN Near the end of the 2026 legislative session, I offered an amendment to remove $1.2 million in funding for Friends of the Boundary Waters from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust…

June 26, 2026

Celebrating America’s 250th

Celebrating America’s 250th by Senator Jason Rarick The Fourth of July is an incredible holiday – it’s often a time we get together with friends and family, watch fireworks, barbecue, and enjoy a well-deserved break…

June 26, 2026

Sen. Koran to help oversee new Inspector General’s office aimed at combating fraud

Senator Mark Koran (R–North Branch) was appointed this week to the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. The commission will make recommendations to the governor on the appointment of the inspector general and conduct hearings to…

June 25, 2026

Rasmusson advances anti-fraud reforms in the 2026 session

Minnesota took significant steps to combat fraud and safeguard taxpayer dollars during the 2026 legislative session. Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R–Fergus Falls) authored and supported several anti-fraud measures that were enacted into law. These reforms strengthen…

June 25, 2026

250 years of freedom: The story of a Nation under God

Friends and neighbors, Every July 4th, we celebrate freedom. In 2026, we mark 250 years since the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain through the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4,…

June 24, 2026

Kreun appointed to Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission

Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) was appointed this week to the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. The commission is responsible for making recommendations to the governor regarding the appointment of the inspector general and conducting hearings…

June 24, 2026

It shouldn’t take a press conference for DHS to do the right thing: Hundreds attend Town Hall to seek answers about DHS’ flawed provider revalidation process

On Tuesday, June 23, Senator Andrew Mathews (R–Princeton) and Representative Shane Mekeland (R–Clear Lake), along with leaders of Big Lake’s Options, Inc., hosted a public town hall to discuss problems with the Minnesota Department of…

June 22, 2026

Keeping the ‘Classic’ Minnesota Flag

At Senator Westrom’s St. Paul office, visitors are greeted by the classic Minnesota state flag, which the DFL leaders should not have taken away from Minnesotans. However, local communities have the authority to keep flying…

June 17, 2026

A Flawed Provider Revalidation Process at DHS

A Flawed Provider Revalidation Process at DHS by Senator Jason Rarick Fraud is the topic on everyone’s minds, and every time a new story comes out, it seems many of these fraudsters are targeting human…

June 16, 2026

Sen. Carla Nelson to receive Minnesota Legacy Award from Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) will receive the Minnesota Legacy Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) at the group's Legislative Awards Dinner on July 23 in New Ulm. The award is given…

June 16, 2026

Heintzeman: End of session review, part 2

Friends and neighbors, Last week I sent out the first part of my end-of-session review, covering the fight to protect your gun rights, nuclear energy, and a significant minerals tax update for northern Minnesota. If…

June 16, 2026

Town hall meeting to address issues impacting services to vulnerable people

Sen. Andrew Mathews, R-Princeton, and Rep. Shane Mekeland, R-Clear Lake, are joining Big Lake-based Options, Inc. representatives to host a town hall meeting regarding the impacts state processing delays may have on services provided to…

June 9, 2026

Heintzeman: End of Session review, part 1

Friends and neighbors, The 2026 legislative session is over, and now that the dust is settling I want to take a minute to take stock of what happened, what did not get finished, and what…

June 9, 2026

Lieske: Legitimate Medicaid providers being cut off due to Gov. Walz mismanagement

Friends and neighbors, Thousands of Minnesotans who depend on disability services, autism therapy, addiction recovery care, and in-home support are at risk of losing their providers because the state abruptly terminated the Medicaid enrollment of…

June 9, 2026

Gruenhagen: Minnesota’s lack of transparency in government programs

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota is spending a lot of money on safety net and welfare service programs. According to data from Minnesota Fiscal Excellence, our state has over 227 government employees per 100,000 residents working…

June 2, 2026

Reflections on my final legislative session

Senator Rich Draheim After completing my 10th and final legislative session in the Minnesota Senate, I’ve been reflecting on a challenging year. It was a divided government, but Senate Republicans still delivered real results for…

June 2, 2026

Breckenridge community celebrates $3 million for Infinity Center

Community leaders and local lawmakers are celebrating a $3 million state investment secured through this year’s bonding bill for the Infinity Center in Breckenridge. The $22 million project is designed to bring health care, education,…

May 29, 2026

End of Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating

End of Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating by Senator Paul Utke Another legislative session is in the books. This year had a slower start than most, likely because Democrats already blew through…

May 29, 2026

Lieske: A bad deal: $600 million in cuts to vulnerable Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, I have been vocal against the Democrats’ tab fee increases of 2023. I support broad tax relief. Yet, I voted against an end of session budget agreement that included tab fee relief.…

May 28, 2026

New Minnesota law grants honorary high school diplomas for veterans

During the week of Memorial Day, Minnesota took a meaningful step to honor veterans who sacrificed their education in service to the nation. On Wednesday, May 27, the governor signed House File 4492 into law, which…

Heintzeman: Public money should not be used for anti-mining political activism

Celebrating America’s 250th

Sen. Koran to help oversee new Inspector General’s office aimed at combating fraud

Rasmusson advances anti-fraud reforms in the 2026 session

250 years of freedom: The story of a Nation under God

Kreun appointed to Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission

It shouldn’t take a press conference for DHS to do the right thing: Hundreds attend Town Hall to seek answers about DHS’ flawed provider revalidation process

Keeping the ‘Classic’ Minnesota Flag

A Flawed Provider Revalidation Process at DHS

Sen. Carla Nelson to receive Minnesota Legacy Award from Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Heintzeman: End of session review, part 2

Town hall meeting to address issues impacting services to vulnerable people

Heintzeman: End of Session review, part 1

Lieske: Legitimate Medicaid providers being cut off due to Gov. Walz mismanagement

Gruenhagen: Minnesota’s lack of transparency in government programs

Reflections on my final legislative session

Breckenridge community celebrates $3 million for Infinity Center

End of Session: The Good, the Bad, and the Frustrating

Lieske: A bad deal: $600 million in cuts to vulnerable Minnesotans

New Minnesota law grants honorary high school diplomas for veterans

Sen. Westrom and Rep. Anderson to host Aug. 20 roundtable town meeting on Appleton prison reopening

Holmstrom to bring accountability, pragmatic solutions to Human Services Systems Commission

Senator John Jasinski named Legislator of Distinction by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Farnsworth statement on layoffs at Heliene Solar in Mt. Iron

Weber recognized as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities

Weber receives Minnesota Legacy Award from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities

Westrom applauds Appleton prison reopening

Senator Dahms receives legacy award

Rasmusson named Minnesota’s most effective Republican freshman state senator

Sen. Abeler calls for employee retention program to protect mental healthcare transition