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June 24, 2025

A Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Andrew Lang Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was one of a kind. She carried herself with a presence that earned both respect and admiration. She was principled in her politics, but more than that,…

June 24, 2025

Green issues statement regarding damaging storms that ripped through Northern Minnesota

Over the weekend, damaging storms ripped through the northern half of Minnesota causing devastation for many. For Beltrami County, the storm brought winds between 100-120 mph which damaged numerous structures, led to power outages, and…

June 23, 2025

Jasinski: Special session results: State bureaucracy spending grows while vulnerable Minnesotans get cuts

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI The 2025 special session has ended, and the outcome is frustrating for anyone who believes government should exist to serve the people, not itself. After weeks of closed-door, secret negotiations, what…

June 23, 2025

Draz: Shotgun zone eliminated!

Friends and neighbors, One significant victory from this year’s legislative session was that we successfully eliminated the archaic shotgun-only hunting zone for southern Minnesota. Hunters here will finally be treated fairly with the rest of…

June 22, 2025

Gruenhagen: Special session recap: new state budget great for bureaucracy, bad for Minnesota families

Friends and neighbors, The 2025 special session ended early in the morning on June 10. While there were a few victories, the overall result was incredibly disappointing. The new budget prioritized growing state government bureaucracy…

June 22, 2025

Draz: Overview of the new state budget

Friends and neighbors, Bad news for Minnesotans hoping to rein in unsustainable state spending: the new budget is $66 billion. While slightly lower than the $70 billion budget passed two years ago, it remains dramatically…

June 21, 2025

Heintzeman: Special Session recap: Shotgun-only zone repealed

Friends and neighbors, The Legislature wrapped up a one-day special session in the very early hours of the morning on June 10, passing a series of bills to finish our work on the state budget…

June 21, 2025

Lieske: We can, and must, disagree without violence

By Senator Bill Lieske By now, you are all aware of the tragedy that took place early on June 14, when Minnesota was rocked by unimaginable violence. A masked gunman, posing as a police officer, visited…

June 19, 2025

Community celebrates completion of Glendalough trail center and Sunset Lake Trail extension

On Saturday, June 14, Glendalough State Park hosted a community celebration to mark the grand opening of its new trail center and the completion of the Sunset Lake Trail extension. The event was hosted by…

June 18, 2025

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Julia Coleman Speaker Hortman was the kind of person who could command a room both when she spoke and when she listened. That balance, leading with strength while remaining fully present for others,…

June 18, 2025

Sen. Rasmusson authors bipartisan bonding bill that prioritizes roads, bridges, and clean water

On Tuesday, June 10, the Minnesota Senate approved a $700 million bonding package authored by Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls). The legislation prioritizes essential infrastructure investments while steering clear of controversial, partisan projects. It reflects…

June 18, 2025

Honoring Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Mark Koran When I first met Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, what stood out to me immediately was her presence. Engaging, kind, and down-to-earth. Nearly a decade later, those same qualities remained just as…

June 17, 2025

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

By Senator Rich Draheim Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman was the kind of servant leader who made the Minnesota Legislature a better place. She led with conviction and principle, but even in the most divisive moments…

June 17, 2025

Mathews speaks out on new data center laws and missed opportunities

Statement from Sen. Andrew Mathews on recent data center legislation in Minnesota: The sales tax exemption on electricity for data centers is being repealed through HF 9, the Tax Bill. I strongly oppose this change.…

June 16, 2025

Four legislative members of the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security issue joint statement

Today, a bipartisan and bicameral group of legislators who serve on the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security issued the following joint statement. The legislators include State Representatives Kelly Moller and Jim Nash, and State…

June 16, 2025

Sen. Miller statement regarding the attacks on Senator Hoffman, Speaker-Emerita Hortman, and their families

Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) issued the following statement: Janel and I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has reached out after Saturday’s horrific attack here in Minnesota. We are especially grateful to…

June 15, 2025

Gruenhagen: Pray for the Hortman and Hoffman families

Friends and neighbors, By now you have heard the shocking news about House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman and their families. Words can hardly describe how we are feeling today. Needless to…

June 14, 2025

Heintzeman statement regarding attacks on two lawmakers this morning

Senator Keri Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) issued the following statement: “There is no place for violence in our state. What happened today was evil, and Josh and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. We're grateful…

June 14, 2025

Senator Nelson statement on the shootings of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

SENATOR CARLA NELSON ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “Like so many of you, I’m heartbroken by the attacks on Senator Hoffman and Speaker Emerita Hortman early this morning. It is an unimaginable tragedy, and it is…

June 14, 2025

Senator Jasinski statement on attacks on Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI ISSUED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “I am disturbed and saddened by the shootings of Speaker Emerita Hortman, Senator Hoffman, and their families this morning. In my years in the Senate, I have known…

A Tribute to Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Green issues statement regarding damaging storms that ripped through Northern Minnesota

Jasinski: Special session results: State bureaucracy spending grows while vulnerable Minnesotans get cuts

Draz: Shotgun zone eliminated!

Gruenhagen: Special session recap: new state budget great for bureaucracy, bad for Minnesota families

Draz: Overview of the new state budget

Heintzeman: Special Session recap: Shotgun-only zone repealed

Lieske: We can, and must, disagree without violence

Community celebrates completion of Glendalough trail center and Sunset Lake Trail extension

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Sen. Rasmusson authors bipartisan bonding bill that prioritizes roads, bridges, and clean water

Honoring Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Remembering Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman

Mathews speaks out on new data center laws and missed opportunities

Four legislative members of the Advisory Committee on Capitol Area Security issue joint statement

Sen. Miller statement regarding the attacks on Senator Hoffman, Speaker-Emerita Hortman, and their families

Gruenhagen: Pray for the Hortman and Hoffman families

Heintzeman statement regarding attacks on two lawmakers this morning

Senator Nelson statement on the shootings of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

Senator Jasinski statement on attacks on Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and Senator John Hoffman

Koran: Gandhi’s denial of Minnesota’s fraud problem makes her unfit for DHS leadership

Capitol Update: Feb. 23, 2026

Sen. Holmstrom fights to protect life and Title IX

Utke statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

Miller: The 2026 legislative session has begun

Howe continues effort to update window tinting laws, improving accessibility for those with permanent prescriptions

Kreun statement on appointment of Shireen Gandhi as Human Services Commissioner

Lang: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Koran: Week 1 Legislative Updates

Holmstrom: Week 1 Legislative Updates