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Affordability: The Issue on Everyone’s Minds

Affordability: The Issue on Everyone’s Minds by Senator Paul Utke If you talk to just about anyone, in any corner of the state, and ask what their top concern is, you’ll hear the same thing…

Draheim Legislative Updates April 6, 2026

Friends and Neighbors,  I hope you all had a peaceful Easter filled with quality time with loved ones.  Last week, while we were on legislative break, I spent time back in the district meeting with…

Lang Legislative Updates April 6, 2026

Friends and neighbors,  I hope you had a peaceful Easter weekend and were able to spend some quality time with family and friends. Tomorrow, the legislative session fires back up after the break. We have…

Stearns County Deer Hunting: Setting the Record Straight

A study commissioned by the Pennsylvania General Assembly found that modern 12-gauge shotguns using saboted slugs can have a larger danger area than a .30-06 rifle when fired on level terrain—making the shotgun potentially more…

Heintzeman: An attack on snowmobile and ATV trails

Friends and neighbors, The Environment Committee heard Senate File 1245, a Democratic proposal that would dramatically restrict where snowmobiles and ATVs may operate on state and county forest land across Minnesota. Currently, riders north of…

Senator Dornink: A season of reflection and renewal

Friends and neighbors, As legislators, we are off for Passover and Easter break. It is a good time to get away from St. Paul, return to our districts, and be among the folks who work hard…

Koran Week 6 Legislative Updates

Dear Friends and Neighbors, At long last, spring has arrived in Minnesota - though, as usual, it seems a bit undecided. One day brings sunshine and hints of summer, the next reminds us that winter…