SEN. LUCERO APPOINTED TO HOA LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP

Sen. Eric Lucero (R-Saint Michael) was recently appointed to the Legislative Working Group on Common Interest Communities and Homeowners Associations. The working group was newly created as part of the 2024 legislative session and consists…

DRAHEIM: FLOOD RESOURCES UPDATE

Friends and neighbors,  Devastating flooding continues to heavily impact our district and much of southern Minnesota. I recently appeared on WCCO radio with Senator Nick Frentz, who represents North Mankato, to discuss the situation. If…

Senator Limmer’s statement recognizing Juneteenth

Holiday marks the day when liberation was announced to last of enslaved people in Texas.  Senator Warren Limmer released the following statement to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth: “Not all confederate states were willing to take…

Nelson: Local Tours, Changes, and Grant Applications

Friends and neighbors, Early summer greetings! I hope you survived our multitude of storms without much damage. We had a huge tree succumb to high winds in our backyard. It took a 150 ton crane…

Nelson congratulates local arts grants award winners

The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) has awarded over $120,000 in grants to arts organizations across Dodge and Olmsted County. The funds will support youth programs, theatrical productions, concerts, festivals and more in Dodge and…

Gruenhagen: Two scathing Walz admin fraud audits

Friends and neighbors,  This week we received two scathing reports on fraud of taxpayer programs that have occurred under the Walz administration. These reports expose widespread mismanagement, lack of oversight, and failures to prevent theft…

Lieske: VIETNAM VETERANS: SHARE YOUR STORY

Friends and neighbors, I hope all Vietnam War veterans across our state will take the opportunity to share their stories as part of the ongoing Vietnam War Commemoration Oral History Project.   For too long, the…