Draz: 2024 elections mark a turning point for Minnesota

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI   Friends and Neighbors,  The 2024 election reshaped Minnesota’s political landscape, leaving us with a state government on the edge of change. While Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly carried Minnesota with fewer…

Jasinski: Proud to serve as Deputy Republican Leader again

Friends and neighbors, I’m honored to have been reappointed as Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus. I have held this role for the past two years, and I’m grateful to continue. Leadership isn’t about…

Jasinski: Congratulations to the Wanamingo Fire Department!

Friends and neighbors,  I’m excited to congratulate the Wanamingo Fire Department on receiving a $10,000 grant from State Farm’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This grant, awarded in partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council,…

Senator Jasinski Receives Legislator Award from Transportation Alliance

Senator John Jasinski was recognized by the Minnesota Transportation Alliance, a statewide coalition of organizations advocating for safe and effective transportation, for his work championing improvements to roads and bridges in Minnesota. Senator Jasinski received…

Jasinski named Deputy Senate Republican Leader once again

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been reappointed by Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) to serve as Deputy Leader of the Senate Republican Caucus, continuing a role Senator Jasinski has been…

Senator Anderson: A time to reflect on our many blessings

Friends and neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving! We often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget to pause and appreciate the many blessings we have. Thanksgiving offers the perfect opportunity to…
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Senator Gary Dahms elected assistant Senate Republican leader

 Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025 ‒ 2026 legislative session. State Senator Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls) was chosen by his colleagues to serve…

Lang Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) announced recently he was awarded the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Our small businesses in Minnesota…

Draheim honored with NAMI’s Legislator of the Year Award

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Senator Rich Draheim (Madison Lake) with The Legislator of the Year Award at its annual conference on November 9th at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Legislator of the…

Senator Rasmusson named assistant Senate Republican leader

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was named assistant Senate Republican leader, while Senator Mark Johnson (R-East…

Senator Jasinski elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after his colleagues elected him to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator…
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Senator Housley selected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) will continue his role…

Senator Coleman elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after her colleagues elected her to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson…