Senator Keri Heintzeman issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tim Walz’s executive order against mining in northern Minnesota. “This is just another desperate act of a failed governor trying to keep his name in the headlines for something …
DHS ‘outstanding refugee’ now faces fraud and sex trafficking charges Salman Ahmed Elmi, who received a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) “Outstanding Refugee Award” in 2021, is now facing eight counts of Medicaid fraud and charges related to …
State Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) recently participated in a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regional Housing Round Table focused on increasing homeownership opportunities in Minnesota by addressing local barriers to …
Friends and neighbors, Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison recently pardoned a man who repeatedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl. They issued the pardon so this criminal could avoid being deported. This is now the third time in two months …
Friends and neighbors, If you have been watching any news coverage of recent elections, you have probably noticed an alarming trend of the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within the Democratic Party that is happening both …
State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a national organization representing small business owners, according to a scorecard the group released this month. Sen. Jasinski …
State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), a national organization representing small business owners, according to a scorecard the group released this month. Sen. Nelson was …
The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) has named State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction. The honor is awarded to state lawmakers each year who show strong leadership and support for Minnesota cities. “I am so thankful to …
Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller (Winona) was honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) with the organization’s Minnesota Legacy Award, given to legislators upon their retirement who have “demonstrated unfailing commitment and made …
Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) has been named a 2026 Legislator of Distinction by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), an award given to state lawmakers who show strong leadership and support for Minnesota cities. Senator Jasinski was also recently …
Following the announcement that the federal government has purchased the Prairie Correctional Facility in Appleton, State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) and State Rep. Paul Anderson (R-Starbuck) will host a roundtable town meeting Thursday, Aug. 20, …
Senator Michael Holmstrom (R–Buffalo) today was appointed to the Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems. The LCHSS will provide legislative oversight, monitoring, and recommendations regarding a comprehensive modernization of Minnesota’s human …
Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) was honored by the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) on Thursday, July 23 as one of the organization’s Legislators of Distinction for 2026. “I am so grateful to be honored by CGMC once again,” …
State Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) today applauded the announcement that the Appleton correctional facility will reopen under a federal contract, bringing back great jobs and economic opportunity to Senate District 12 and West Central Minnesota …
State Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne) has been named a recipient of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities' (CGMC) Minnesota Legacy Award. The award recognizes retiring legislators who have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to Greater Minnesota and …
The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) recently recognized Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) as a 2026 Legislator of Distinction. This award is presented to legislators who aided the efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session. …
Sen. Jim Abeler (R-Anoka) is calling on state officials to create an employee retention program to help experienced Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE)–Anoka employees remain on the job as services transition to the Anoka Metro Regional …
Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) has been recognized as the most effective Republican freshman state senator in Minnesota and one of the state’s most effective legislators during the 93rd Legislature by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). The …
On July 23, the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities (CGMC) hosted a Legislative Awards dinner recognizing city officials and legislators for their advocacy and contributions to Greater Minnesota throughout the 2026 legislative session and their careers …
Today NewRange Copper and Nickel announced it has reached a key step with the NorthMet Project by submitting an updated Clean Water Act Section 404 wetland permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and requesting a supplemental environmental …
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