Draheim: Emergency aid flowing to nursing homes across MN

Friends and neighbors –  Thanks in large part to Republican efforts in the State House and Senate, Minnesota nursing homes finally received some much-needed financial relief this month: $300 million in emergency aid is being…

Jasinski: Emergency aid flowing to nursing homes in our area!

Friends and neighbors –  Great news: On August 1, the first round of emergency payments were distributed to nursing homes and long-term care facilities across Minnesota.  These aid payments were the result of the agreement…

Senator Abeler's Newsletter: Interim Update

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Happy summer! It’s an honor to serve and represent the great people of our community. While it is a slow time of year legislatively, there are still events of note around our…

Sen. Rarick: Addressing the Nursing Home Crisis

Before last session even began, we knew our nursing homes were overwhelmed with a massive crisis: 15% of nursing homes statewide had exhausted their financial reserves, and 10% were considering closure. In Greater Minnesota, those…

Gruenhagen: Follow climate data, not alarmism

Friends and neighbors – Climate Change alarmism is everywhere we turn. Thankfully in the sea of fear and hysteria, there are still individuals who let the data guide their views. One of those individuals is…