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February 11, 2020

Sen. Howe presents resolution honoring Warrant Officer Candidate. Plantenberg as Senate convenes 2020 session by remembering three fallen guardsmen

The Minnesota Senate returned to the Capitol on Tuesday and began the session by honoring three Minnesota National Guard members who perished in a helicopter crash near Kimball last December. State Rep. Senator Jeff Howe…

February 11, 2020

Senator Paul Anderson returned to the Capitol this week for the start of the 2020 session

Senator Paul Anderson (R-Plymouth) returned to the Capitol this week for the start of the 2020 session. He released the following statement: “As we begin the 2020 legislative session, I am reminded what an honor…

February 11, 2020

Senator Osmek, legislature, reconvene, to continue working for Minnesota

On Tuesday, Senator David Osmek (R-Mound) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Senator Howe, colleagues, begin the first day of 2020 Session

On Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen begins 2020 session excited to work for Minnesota families

On Tuesday, Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen (R-Alexandria) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Sen. Ingebrigtsen presents resolution honoring Chief Warrant Officer Nord as Senate convenes 2020 session by remembering three fallen guardsmen

The Minnesota Senate returned to the Capitol on Tuesday and began the session by honoring three Minnesota National Guard members who perished in a helicopter crash near Kimball last December. State Rep. Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen…

February 11, 2020

Senator Lang comments on the opening of the 2020 legislative session

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Legislature convened for the 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18, 2020. “I’m glad to be back at the…

February 11, 2020

Senator Draheim, colleagues, convene for start of the 2020 legislative session

On Tuesday, Senator Rich Draheim (R-Madison Lake) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May…

February 11, 2020

Senator Hall and legislators reconvene for 2020 session

On Tuesday, Senator Dan Hall (R-Burnsville) and the Minnesota Legislature convened for the first day of 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Senator Newman, Minnesota Senate remember Winsted soldier killed in helicopter crash

On the first day of the 2020 legislative session, the Minnesota Senate paused its regular business to honor the Minnesota Army National Guard soldiers killed in a helicopter crash last year. Senator Scott Newman (R-Hutchinson)…

February 11, 2020

Senator Chamberlain, colleagues reconvene for 2020 legislative session

Legislators from around the state reconvened in St. Paul today for the start of the 2020 legislative session. The Senate Republican majority’s agenda for the abbreviated session, which is scheduled to end on May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Senator Jasinski and legislators return to St. Paul for 2020 legislative session

Legislators from around the state reconvened in St. Paul today for the start of the 2020 legislative session. The Senate Republican majority’s agenda for the abbreviated session, which is scheduled to end on May 18,…

February 11, 2020

Senator Relph welcomes beginning of the 2020 legislative session

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Legislature convened for the 2020 legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The legislative session must adjourn by May 18, 2020. “This legislative session presents us with an…

February 10, 2020

Senator Kiffmeyer Legislative Update

Friends and neighbors, Our Senate Republican Caucus unveiled our 2020 legislative agenda a few weeks ago. We care about all the issues important to the Minnesotans we serve. Our vision for the upcoming session includes…

February 10, 2020

Senator Goggin Legislative Update

Friends and Neighbors, I brought your input to our caucus while we developed a vision for the 2020 session. Your feedback on the main issues facing our district built the foundation of our proposal that…

February 10, 2020

Rarick: Great to see lawsuit against Cloquet ecoterrorists

To the editor: Some good news this week for a logging company that was attacked by ecoterrorists near Cloquet last year. Scheff Logging & Trucking announced they have filed a lawsuit against a group of…

February 7, 2020

Senator Miller tours Ability Building Community in La Crescent

State Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) recently wrapped up a tour of Ability Building Community (ABC), a facility in La Crescent that specializes in providing services for individuals with disabilities, in large part by helping them…

February 4, 2020

Senator Ingebrigtsen: Minnesota Democrats continue to send mixed messages on substance use in Minnesota

On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (DFL-Golden Valley) and Senator Jeff Hayden (DFL-Minneapolis) announced a new plan to bring forward legislation in 2020 that would legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota. Following the announcement Senator…

February 4, 2020

Rarick: Chronic Wasting Disease in Pine County and the latest News from the capitol

Hello Neighbor, We are only a few short weeks from the start of the 2020 legislative session and I have been in St. Paul this week to prepare for the start on February 11. I…

February 4, 2020

Jasinski: Wrapping up our statewide #MNfrastructure Tour

Wrapping up our statewide #MNfrastructure Tour By: Senator John Jasinski Last week the Senate Capital Investment Committee completed a multiday tour of bonding project requests around the metro area. The trip marked the fifth leg…