News – Page 20 – Minnesota Senate Republicans

November 15, 2024

Senator Nelson congratulates Kasson Fire Department on receiving State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Grant

Minnesota State Senator Carla Nelson today extended her enthusiastic congratulations to the Kasson Fire Department on being awarded a $10,000 grant through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. This grant, made possible by…

November 15, 2024

Draheim honored with NAMI’s Legislator of the Year Award

NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) presented Senator Rich Draheim (Madison Lake) with The Legislator of the Year Award at its annual conference on November 9th at Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Legislator of the…

November 15, 2024

Lieske: Election results: A return to bipartisanship, finally

By: SENATOR BILL LIESKE The dust has finally settled on the 2024 elections, and I’m sure you’re as relieved as I am not to see ads popping up on every screen and corner. There has…

November 13, 2024

Senator Rasmusson named assistant Senate Republican leader

Minnesota Senate Republicans recently elected their leadership team to guide the caucus during the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) was named assistant Senate Republican leader, while Senator Mark Johnson (R-East…

November 11, 2024

Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Alexandria campus starts serving the community

State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) recently toured the newly constructed Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge (MnTC) facility in Alexandria, located on the shores of Lake Winona. This campus will provide vital residential treatment and recovery…

November 8, 2024

Senator Jasinski elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator John Jasinski (Faribault) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after his colleagues elected him to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator…

November 8, 2024

Senator Housley selected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator Karin Housley (R-Stillwater) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand Forks) will continue his role…

November 8, 2024

Senator Coleman elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator Julia Coleman (R-Waconia) will once again serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after her colleagues elected her to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson…

November 8, 2024

Senator Kreun elected assistant Senate Republican Leader

Minnesota State Senator Michael Kreun (R-Blaine) will serve on the Senate Republican leadership team after his colleagues elected him to serve as an assistant minority leader for the upcoming 2025-2026 legislative session. Senator Mark Johnson (East Grand…

November 7, 2024

Senate Republicans announce caucus leadership

Today Senate Republicans elected their leadership team to guide the caucus in upcoming biennium. Senator Mark Johnson was re-elected as Minority Leader while Senators Julia Coleman, Gary Dahms, Karin Housley, John Jasinski, and Michael Kreun,…

November 6, 2024

Jasinski: Daily life shouldn’t be this expensive

By: SENATOR JOHN JASINSKI As I talk to folks around the district, I hear many of the same concerns time and again. So, I’d like to share a few key issues on people’s minds, and…

November 5, 2024

The Realities of the Policies Passed in Minnesota

The Realities of the Policies Passed in Minnesota By Senator Jason Rarick Often when we hear about bills being passed, they are touted as a positive. Throughout the past few years, the Democrat trifecta has…

November 5, 2024

Senator Bruce Anderson: Honoring our American heroes on Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors, We often take for granted the many blessings we have as Americans, which is why Veterans Day is so significant. This day allows us to honor the bravery and sacrifices of our…

November 2, 2024

Gruenhagen: More national attention of Gov. Walz’s terrible track record as governor

Friends and neighbors, It’s interesting to see more and more national figures learn about Tim Walz’s terrible track record as our governor. Recently, Nikki Haley ran through the long list of his failures. Regardless of…

October 30, 2024

Draheim: Cost of living still dominates my conversations around town

By: SENATOR RICH DRAHEIM This month I thought I would provide a brief rundown of a few key issues I’ve been hearing about a lot in my conversations with you each day. If there is…

October 30, 2024

Sen. Nelson congratulates Olmsted County Cradle 2 Career for prestigious Leadership Award

State Senator Carla Nelson (R-Rochester) today congratulated Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) and Cradle 2 Career on receiving the prestigious 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award at the community level. The…

October 29, 2024

Drazkowski: Tim Walz is Santa Claus for Minnesota’s illegal immigrants

By: SENATOR STEVE DRAZKOWSKI During Tim Walz’s tenure as governor of Minnesota, he – and Democrats who have majorities in the House and Senate – have gone to extreme lengths to turn Minnesota into a…

October 29, 2024

Sen. Jasinski congratulates Rice County’s Deb Purfeerst on Minnesota Leadership Award

State Senator John Jasinski (R-Faribault) today congratulated Rice County Public Health Director Deb Purfeerst on receiving the 2024 Betty Hubbard Maternal and Child Health Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to family health across Minnesota.…

October 29, 2024

Get Ready to Vote: Key Information for November 5th

Friends and neighbors, This November 5, 2024, is a crucial day for Minnesota voters as we head to the polls for the general election. Participating in this election is not just a right; it is a…

October 29, 2024

Senator Rasmusson celebrates more than $2.7 million for local economic development projects

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) recently announced that Senate District 9 will receive more than $2.7 million in Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) funds. This initiative is designed to assist cities,…