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September 29, 2023

Johnson: Special Session the best way to reinstate SROs

Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement after Law Enforcement leaders continued their calls for clarity on SRO laws: “The updated guidance from the prosecutor for Minnesota’s largest county makes it…

September 28, 2023

Draheim: SRO issue solved? Not quite.

By: Senator Rich Draheim Recently there have been some significant developments in the School Resource Officer controversy that I wanted to update you on. As you recall, for the last month or so, law enforcement…

September 28, 2023

Nelson: Special Session urgently needed to return SROs to schools

By: Senator Carla Nelson Note: This column was published in the Rochester Post Bulletin on September 21, 2023. Friends and neighbors, With the start of the new school year, serious questions linger about yet another new law…

September 27, 2023

Draz: Democrats’ approach to law enforcement puts students in jeopardy

Friends and neighbors – It is no secret that public safety has deteriorated across Minnesota due to Democrats' reckless policies and lack of respect for law enforcement. Rather than focusing on keeping communities safe, Democrats…

September 26, 2023

Kreun responds to Attorney General’s Second Opinion addressing SRO issues

Attorney General Keith Ellison recently released a second opinion addressing issues surrounding school resource officers (SROs). The opinion states, "Based on this AGO, now all peace officers, including those SROs or others contracted with a…

September 21, 2023

Johnson: Hearings don't change the law

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to Senate Democrats committing to hold hearings on the recent law change that lead to the removal of…

September 21, 2023

Lieske: Economic report shows disappointing Minnesota rankings

Friends and neighbors -- A troubling new report by the Chamber of Commerce on Minnesota's economic indicators shows our state ranked near the bottom among U.S. states in several key economic indicators so far this…

September 21, 2023

Lieske: Act quickly to get SROs back in schools

Friends and neighbors: There is a brewing crisis in our schools that demands bipartisan cooperation. Police departments are withdrawing officers from serving as Student Resource Officers (SROs) due to a dispute over a law change…

September 21, 2023

Jasinski: An update on School Resource Officer issue

Friends and neighbors -- Many of you have called and emailed me regarding the issue of law enforcement officials being removed from schools. These officers – also known as School Resource Officers – are being…

September 21, 2023

Jasinski: MnDOT hears our concerns, makes safety improvements in 35 construction zone

Friends and neighbors -- A couple of weeks ago, I dedicated a portion of my column to the dangerous 10-mile stretch of Interstate 35 road construction that has claimed several lives and hospitalized even more…

September 21, 2023

Eichorn and Davis: We want your feedback on the proposed Grand Rapids grow facility!

We want your feedback on the proposed Grand Rapids grow facility! By: Senator Justin Eichorn and Representative Ben Davis Friends and neighbors, By now, many of you are aware of the project that proposes to…

September 20, 2023

Johnson statement on second AG opinion on SRO law change

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement in response to a second opinion issued by Attorney General Keith Ellison regarding the recent law change for Student Resource…

September 19, 2023

Lieske: Senate Capital Investment Committee visits County Road 46 construction project

The Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee paid a visit to the County Road 46 reconstruction project in Rosemount as part of a metro-area bonding tour on Monday, September 18. Dakota County has requested $21.4 million…

September 19, 2023

Sen. Limmer calls for informational hearing to address SRO concerns

ST. PAUL – Today Senator Warren Limmer asked for an informational hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee to address the concerns raised by new language for Student Resource Officers (SRO). “In light…

September 15, 2023

Gruenhagen newsletter: SRO Update - Democrats resist public outcry

Friends and neighbors – A little more than a week ago, I wrote to you about a developing crisis as law enforcement departments across the state are pulling SROs from schools over law change that…

September 14, 2023

The Importance of Keeping School Resource Officers in Our Schools

A bill Democrats passed last session has undermined the ability of School Resource Officers to properly do their job in keeping schools safe. Democrats passed an education bill that eliminated a School Resource Officer’s (SRO)…

September 14, 2023

Sen. Rarick: Bonding Priorities in Our District

Recently, the Senate Capital Investment committee embarked on their biennial Northeast Minnesota Bonding Tour. I was happy to join them for a day, as we toured multiple projects within the district. These tours are designed…

September 13, 2023

Sen. Limmer calls for special session on SROs

ST. PAUL – “I do not want to be overly dramatic but without School Resource Officers (SRO) in our schools, students are sitting ducks from attacks by fellow students or others entering schools intending harm,”…

September 12, 2023

Lang, Legislative Republicans propose fix as school districts remove SROs

A group of Legislative Republicans has proposed a bipartisan bill to fix a recent change in law that is causing the removal of Student Resource Officers (SRO) from public schools. The proposed solution includes a request for…

September 11, 2023

Gruenhagen: Assisted suicide coming to Minnesota

Friends and neighbors, September is Suicide Awareness Month, and yesterday – Sunday, September 10 – was World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a time to educate people about the risks of suicide, reduce stigma around…