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August 8, 2024

Housing First Minnesota honors Senator Jordan Rasmusson with the 2024 Housing Leadership Award

Housing First Minnesota recently named Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) a recipient of the 2024 Housing Leadership Award. Sen. Rasmusson received this honor for his dedication during the preceding legislative session to advance housing affordability…

August 8, 2024

Housley: UnitedHealth lawsuit is the latest example of “poor Democrat leadership”

It was announced earlier this month that UnitedHealth filed a lawsuit challenging a change made in last session’s final 1400-page bill. The lawsuit argues that the measure was part of a massive bill, therefore violating…

August 7, 2024

Senator Carla Nelson announces second round of nursing home aid

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in Dodge and Olmsted Counties. This funding is part of the bipartisan $300 million package passed…

August 7, 2024

Senator Lieske announces new round of nursing home aid payments

State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in the area. This funding is part of the bipartisan $300 million package passed by the…

August 7, 2024

Senator Rich Draheim announces second round of nursing home assistance

Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) has announced the distribution of the second round of emergency aid to nursing homes in southern Minnesota. This funding is part of the $300 million bipartisan package secured by Republicans…

August 7, 2024

Senator Drazkowski announces second round of nursing home assistance payments

State Senator Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa) has announced that nursing homes in his district are receiving their second round of emergency aid payments, part of a $300 million bipartisan package passed by the Minnesota legislature in…

August 7, 2024

Gruenhagen: Second Round of emergency aid flowing to our nursing homes!

Friends and neighbors – I’m glad to report the second round of emergency assistance is flowing to nursing homes in our area. Senate Republicans delivered this funding in the 2023 end-of-session agreement after Democrats had…

August 7, 2024

Miller: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid

Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The funding, approved by legislators in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, offers a…

August 7, 2024

Eichorn Statement on Lawsuit Challenging End of Session Omnibus Bill

State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) released the following statement following the news that a lawsuit has been filed challenging the 1400-page mega omnibus bill passed on the final night of session, arguing the bill…

August 7, 2024

Senator Westrom: Congratulations to local 2024 Farm Families of the Year!

Friends and neighbors, Since 1979, the University of Minnesota Farm Family Recognition Program has honored farm families from each county for their meaningful contributions to the agriculture industry and their local communities. Recently, the University of…

August 6, 2024

Misguided Ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court Flies in the Face of Personal Preservation

Misguided Ruling from the Minnesota Supreme Court Flies in the Face of Personal Preservation by Senator Nathan Wesenberg On July 31st, the Minnesota Supreme Court released a controversial decision that stated people do not have…

August 6, 2024

Johnson: Lawsuit shows end result doesn’t justify the means

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) responded today to reporting that UnitedHealth is suing the state of Minnesota for violating the single subject clause of the State Constitution: “This lawsuit is not surprising.…

August 4, 2024

Jasinski: Individual flood recovery assistance applications open!

by: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, I have heard many heartbreaking stories about the severe damage caused by last month's floods in our communities. Homes have been damaged, possessions lost, and lives disrupted. I…

August 4, 2024

Jasinski: New laws taking effect August 1

by: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI Friends and neighbors, Several new laws are taking effect in Minnesota on August 1, 2024. While I may not personally support or agree with all of these changes, it is crucial…

August 2, 2024

Lieske: Supreme Court ‘retreat’ ruling deeply troubling

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued a troubling ruling that severely impacts the rights of law-abiding gun owners. In State v. Blevins, the court decided that individuals under an attack must attempt…

August 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: MN Supreme Court decision makes Minnesotans less safe

Friends and neighbors, The Minnesota Supreme Court recently made a ruling that once again puts law-abiding gun owners at risk of becoming criminals. In State v. Blevins, the court decided you must try to run…

August 2, 2024

Nelson: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid

Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The package targets providers making 30 or fewer trips per square mile in their primary service…

August 2, 2024

Drazkowski: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid

Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The funding, approved by legislators in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, offers a…

August 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid

Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The funding, approved by legislators in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, offers a…

July 31, 2024

Draheim: Rural EMS providers can now apply for $24 Million in emergency aid

Applications are now open for a $24 million emergency aid package aimed at bolstering rural ambulance services across Minnesota. The funding, approved by legislators in the final days of the 2024 legislative session, offers a…