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November 22, 2024

Eichorn Celebrates State Grant Supporting Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle

Today Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) celebrated the recent announcement of a $295,000 Live Well at Home state grant to Grand Rapids’ ElderCircle. The Live Well at Home grant will provide support to aging Minnesotans…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson honored with 2024 Legislative Champion award by the Minnesota Association of Small Cities

The Minnesota Association of Small Cities (MAOSC) recently honored State Senator Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls) with its 2024 Legislative Champion Award for his exemplary work on behalf of small cities. This award is given each…

November 20, 2024

Senator Rasmusson: Connecting all Minnesotans to quality mental health services

The mental health crisis is something that I hear about every day. Here in Minnesota, like in much of the United States, we are facing significant challenges when it comes to mental health, particularly in…

November 20, 2024

Senator Gary Dahms elected 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 Gary Dahms (R ‒ Redwood Falls) was chosen by his colleagues to serve…

November 18, 2024

Lang Earns Guardian of Small Business Award

Senator Andrew Lang (R-Olivia) announced recently he was awarded the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award from the nation’s leading small business organization, The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “Our small businesses in Minnesota…

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…