Westrom: Grants for Meat Processing in Brooten- Will Beef Things Up

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced the City of Brooten will receive $866,000 as part of a Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Program (BDPI) Grant for the Jennigas Meat…

Senate Republicans remember David Tomassoni

This morning we learned that our treasured friend and colleague, David Tomassoni, passed away last night after being diagnosed with ALS last year. Some of our members shared their thoughts and memories. I am deeply…

Nelson applauds grant award for History Center of Olmsted County

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today applauded the Minnesota Historical Society for awarding a history grant to the History Center of Olmsted County for building maintenance “The History Center of Olmsted County has been…

Sen. Rosen receives CGMC Minnesota Legacy Award

Senator Julie Rosen was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) with the Minnesota Legacy Award on July 28 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Red Wing. This award is given, upon…
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Sen. Ruud receives CGMC Minnesota Legacy Award

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recognized by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) with the Minnesota Legacy Award on July 28 during the Coalition’s three-day summer conference in Red Wing. This award is…

Senator Jasinski honored as a 2022 Legislator of Distinction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 27, 2022—St. Paul, Minn.) The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 18 state lawmakers, including Sen. John Jasinski (R-Faribault), as 2022 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions…

Draheim: Improving childcare cost and access in Minnesota

Minnesota’s nonpartisan think tank Center of the American Experiment recently issued a terrific report highlighting some of the steps that government can take to improve childcare access and affordability. As young families across the state…

Senator Carla Nelson Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Carla Nelson Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award Nelson stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions. ST. PAUL — The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business,…

Senator John Jasinski Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator John Jasinski Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award Jasinski stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions. ST. PAUL — The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business,…

Senator Rich Draheim Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Rich Draheim Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award Draheim stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions. ST. PAUL — The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business,…