Senator Julie Rosen

St. James approved for sewer and water infrastructure funding

The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) recently announced $23.4 million in water infrastructure loans and grants for St. James and several other Minnesota cities to improve water infrastructure in those communities. “I am thrilled St.…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson Legislative Update

Neighbors and Friends, I have been staying busy in our district! Last week, I toured a local manufacturer, attended an award ceremony for our local Pizza Ranch, and spent some time in our schools talking…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson shadows local principals

Last week was Principal Shadowing week across the country, and Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) met with principals in his district to see some of their activities and challenges firsthand. They discussed vaping, professional development, mental…
Senator Bill Weber

Senator Weber criticizes Court’s feedlot decision

Last week, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ordered the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to reconsider a permit granted to Daley Farms in Lewiston, saying the permit did not adequately consider the potential effects of greenhouse gas…
senator mike goggin

Senator Goggin announces town hall meeting

State Senator Mike Goggin (R-Red Wing) will be co-hosting a town hall forum with State Representative Steve Drazkowski (R-Mazeppa). The event will serve as an opportunity for constituents to learn about the events of session,…
Senator Dan Hall

Senator Hall’s Letter to the Editor on Education

This week, most school children across Minnesota will have Thursday and Friday off, for MEA Weekend, a break that happens every year, which coincides with a teachers’ convention in St. Paul. As our children enjoy the long weekend,…
Senator Bruce Anderson

Senator Anderson visits Carpentry Contractors Company

Last Tuesday, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) and the Senate Select Committee on Home Ownership Affordability & Availability met in Montrose on their tour of various sites related to the manufacturing and development of housing in…
senator michelle benson

Benson: Turmoil at the Department of Human Services

Turmoil at the Department of Human Services By: Sen. Michelle Benson Minnesota’s Department of Human Services is in complete turmoil. I don’t make that statement lightly. Minnesota has a reputation for effective government, but DHS…

Sen. Nelson receives 2019 MN Charter School Champion Award

Recognized as a leader on charter school issues and legislation Senator Carla Nelson received the 2019 Minnesota Charter School Champion Award from the Minnesota Association of Charter Schools. Specifically, the award recognizes her efforts in…

Senator Ruud attends National Waterways Conference

In September, Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) joined legislators from six other Mississippi River states in Memphis to discuss recent flooding, opportunities to reduce nutrient loss, and building coalitions to improve river health and local…
Senator Julie Rosen

Senator Rosen attends Minnesota Supreme Court visit to Fairmont

The highest court in Minnesota was in Fairmont on Tuesday and Wednesday for one of their regular visits to communities throughout Minnesota. The event, titled “An Informal Evening with the Minnesota Supreme Court,” offered residents…