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December 3, 2024

Draheim: A missed opportunity to help Minnesota’s small towns

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM One of the most underreported outcomes of the November elections is the impact of the constitutional amendment extending the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF). Extending the amendment was sold…

November 25, 2024

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…

November 25, 2024

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…

November 25, 2024

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,…

November 25, 2024

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…

November 25, 2024

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…

November 25, 2024

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…

November 22, 2024

Eichorn Celebrates State Grant Supporting Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle

Today Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) celebrated the recent announcement of a $295,000 Live Well at Home state grant to Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle. The Live Well at Home grant will provide support to aging Minnesotans…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson honored with 2024 Legislative Champion award by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities

The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Connecting all Minnesotans to quality mental health services

The mental health crisis is something that I hear about every day. Here in Minnesota, like in much of the United States, we are facing significant challenges when it comes to mental health, particularly in…

November 20, 2024

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…

November 18, 2024

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…

November 15, 2024

Senator Nelson congratulates Kasson Fire Department on receiving State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson today extended her enthusiastic congratulations to the Kasson Fire Department on being awarded a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This grant, made possible by…

November 15, 2024

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…

November 15, 2024

Lieske: Election results: A return to bipartisanship, finally

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE The dust has finally settled on the 2024 elections, and I’m sure you’re as relieved as I am not to see ads popping up on every screen and corner. There has…

November 13, 2024

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…

November 11, 2024

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Alexandria campus starts serving the community

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) recently toured the newly constructed Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) facility in Alexandria, located on the shores of Lake Winona. This campus will provide vital residential treatment and recovery…

November 8, 2024

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…

November 8, 2024

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…

Draheim: A missed opportunity to help Minnesota’s small towns

Draz: 2024 elections mark a turning point for Minnesota

Jasinski: Proud to serve as Deputy Republican Leader again

Jasinski: Congratulations to the Wanamingo Fire Department!

Senator Jasinski Receives Legislator Award from Transportation Alliance

Jasinski named Deputy Senate Republican Leader once again

Senator Anderson: A time to reflect on our many blessings

Eichorn Celebrates State Grant Supporting Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle

Senator Rasmusson honored with 2024 Legislative Champion award by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities

Senator Rasmusson: Connecting all Minnesotans to quality mental health services

Senator Gary Dahms elected assistant Senate Republican leader

Lang Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Nelson congratulates Kasson Fire Department on receiving State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant

Draheim honored with NAMI’s Legislator of the Year Award

Lieske: Election results: A return to bipartisanship, finally

Senator Rasmusson named assistant Senate Republican leader

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Alexandria campus starts serving the community

Senator Jasinski elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Senator Housley selected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Lieske: A straightforward look at this year’s agriculture bill

Gruenhagen: OBBB strengthens safety nets and delivers tax relief

Sen. Andrew Lang Statement on Guilty Verdict in Sen. Nicole Mitchell Trial

Sen. Lang mourns the passing of Sen. Bruce Anderson

Heintzeman: Rest in Peace, Senator Anderson

Statement from Senator John Jasinski on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson

Statement from Senator Carla Nelson on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson

Sen. Lucero responds to massive fraud scheme uncovered in Minnesota Housing Stability Program

Sen. Mathews remembers colleague Sen. Bruce Anderson

Sen. Koran remembers Sen. Bruce Anderson