Retiring State Senator Carla Nelson (Rochester) has been honored by the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (MSFCA) for her career long advocacy of fire service. “It is an incredible honor,” Sen. Nelson said. “Firefighters dedicate their careers to …
Mesabi Metallics and the White House announced plans Monday for a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa, which is expected to become one of the largest steelmaking facilities in the United States. The first phase is expected to produce approximately 7.5 million …
The nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor released a special review of the heavily redacted Optum Report last week. The original Optum analysis identified more than $52 million in improper Medicaid payments over four years across 14 programs and …
Olmsted County residents who are dealing with home or vehicle damage caused by this year’s storms can receive in-person assistance at the Rochester Area Insurance Village event on Sept 25, from 2pm to 8pm, at the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Public …
Minnesota State Senator Keri Heintzeman today applauded nearly $2.7 million in funding awarded to the city of Brainerd to replace 130 lead service lines in the city’s public drinking water system. Brainerd received the funding through three separate …
Senate Republican Leader Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) released the following statement after reports of a shooting in Minneapolis injuring multiple people, including two Minneapolis Police officers: “Senate Republicans are praying for everyone affected …
By Senator Rich Draheim As crops across Minnesota mature and farmers prepare for harvest, our farmlands become some of my favorite scenery. But those views come real danger and risk for our ag workers. Farmers are 800% more likely to die on the job than …
State Sen. Torrey Westrom (R-Alexandria) said a recent Appleton roundtable town meeting highlighted the significant economic opportunity created by the planned reopening of the former Prairie Correctional Facility, including a new estimate that the …
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 …
01 days 23:24:00
