Draheim: Even more fraud on the Walz administration’s watch 

Friends and neighbors, Recently we learned about yet another round of fraud in Minnesota. In this scam, Faribault residents needing medical appointments like chiropractors, acupuncturists, physical therapists, dermatologists and dentists were recruited and steered to…

Gruenhagen: The benefits of divided government 

Friends and neighbors,  A few of you sent me this story about comments made by retiring Rep. Gene Pelowski and what I thought.  Minnesota has experienced divided government for most of the past 25 years.…
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Environmental Trust Fund on the Ballot This Year

Environmental Trust Fund on the Ballot This Year by Senator Steve Green The legislature recently passed a bill that puts a question regarding the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund (ENRTF) on the 2024 ballot:…

Senator Dornink: A better future for all Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, The fall season is here, both literally and in our political landscape. As we transition into this new season, it is an ideal time to evaluate whether the policies enacted by the…

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Plaguing Minnesota

Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Plaguing Minnesota By Senator Jason Rarick As I’m sure many have already heard, the Feeding Our Future case has amounted to nearly $250 million in fraud so far. Recent reports have…

Sen. Lucero Named Vice-Chair of New HOA Reform Working Group

The Legislative Working Group on Common Interest Communities and Homeowners Associations, informally known as the HOA Reform working group, convened its first meeting on September 10 at the Minnesota Capitol. Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael),…

Gruenhagen: Highway 212 groundbreaking long overdue!

Friends and neighbors,  Recently I joined a number of lawmakers and other Carver County officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the next Hwy 212 project, which will expand more than 5 miles of the highway…