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November 5, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Honoring our American heroes on Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors, We often take for granted the many blessings we have as Americans, which is why Veterans Day is so significant. This day allows us to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our…

November 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: More national attention of Gov. Walz’s terrible track record as governor

Friends and neighbors, It’s interesting to see more and more national figures learn about Tim Walz’s terrible track record as our governor. Recently, Nikki Haley ran through the long list of his failures. Regardless of…

October 30, 2024

Draheim: Cost of living still dominates my conversations around town

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM This month I thought I would provide a brief rundown of a few key issues I’ve been hearing about a lot in my conversations with you each day. If there is…

October 30, 2024

Sen. Nelson congratulates Olmsted County Cradle 2 Career for prestigious Leadership Award

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) and Cradle 2 Career on receiving the prestigious 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award at the community level. The…

October 29, 2024

Drazkowski: Tim Walz is Santa Claus for Minnesota’s illegal immigrants

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI During Tim Walz’s tenure as governor of Minnesota, he – and Democrats who have majorities in the House and Senate – have gone to extreme lengths to turn Minnesota into a…

October 29, 2024

Sen. Jasinski congratulates Rice County's Deb Purfeerst on Minnesota Leadership Award

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today congratulated Rice County Public Health Director Deb Purfeerst on receiving the 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to family health across Minnesota.…

October 29, 2024

Get Ready to Vote: Key Information for November 5th

Friends and neighbors, This November 5, 2024, is a crucial day for Minnesota voters as we head to the polls for the general election. Participating in this election is not just a right; it is a…

October 29, 2024

Senator Rasmusson celebrates more than $2.7 million for local economic development projects

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced that Senate District 9 will receive more than $2.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds. This initiative is designed to assist cities,…

October 25, 2024

Lieske: Check your health coverage during open enrollment!

Friends and neighbors, There is a serious issue affecting thousands of Minnesota seniors right now. Recently, several major healthcare providers in our state – including Avera Health, Essentia Health, North Memorial Health, and Sanford Health…

October 25, 2024

Gruenhagen: Taxpayers spent $210,000 on gender-related interventions for minors

Friends and neighbors, Minnesota taxpayers are unknowingly funding life-altering procedures on children, and it’s deeply concerning. Between 2019 and 2023, more than $200,000 of your tax dollars was spent on gender-related interventions for minors here: …

October 22, 2024

Senator Bill Weber celebrates Border-to-Border broadband grant for Bigelow

The Office of Broadband Development recently announced that a Nobles County broadband infrastructure project in Senate District 21 will receive a $208,598 grant through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program.…

October 22, 2024

Senator Nelson celebrates PFA financing for Rochester’s wastewater treatment upgrade

Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today celebrated the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority’s (PFA) approval of $80 million in financing for a major wastewater treatment plant upgrade in Rochester. The total project, valued at $91.3 million, is…

October 21, 2024

Senator Nelson urges participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) is encouraging residents in Dodge and Olmsted Counties to participate in this year’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Prescription drug misuse is a growing…

October 21, 2024

Gruenhagen: Life under Tim Walz

Friends and neighbors, Obviously we’ve all had a front-row seat to Tim Walz’s failures as a governor. Whether it is the rampant fraud and mismanagement, his total inability to manage a crisis, the reckless spending…

October 18, 2024

Jasinski: Daily life is still too expensive

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI The biggest issue I am hearing about right now is the rising cost of daily life in Minnesota. We need to make life more affordable for Minnesotans. It is as simple…

October 18, 2024

Senator Mark Koran Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) yesterday presented Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Small businesses drive our economy in…

October 18, 2024

Mathews Stands Up for Minnesota Small Businesses in the 2023-2024 Legislative Session

Senator Andrew Mathews (R-Princeton) today announces he earned the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). “Small businesses are the center…

October 17, 2024

Environment Trust Fund Question on the Ballot

Environment Trust Fund Question on the Ballot By Senator Jason Rarick Recently The legislature recently passed a bill that puts a question regarding the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on the 2024 ballot:…

October 16, 2024

Senator Jasinski Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s leading small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) today presented Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “Now more than ever, Main Street needs strong…

October 16, 2024

Drazkowski: DEED Grants awarded to Red Wing and Wabasha redevelopment projects

State Senator Steve Drazkowski (Mazeppa) today announced the award of two major Redevelopment Grants from the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to the cities of Red Wing and Wabasha. “The redevelopment of these…