Koran applauds job creation funding for Sunrise Fiberglass

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) today congratulated Sunrise Fiberglass LLC, a composites manufacturer based in Wyoming, for being awarded a $160,000 Minnesota Investment Fund (MIF) loan from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).…

Koran celebrates grant award for Rosenbauer America

Senator Mark Koran (R-North Branch) today celebrated an announcement by Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development that Rosenbauer America, a custom fire truck manufacturer in Wyoming, Minn, will partner with Hennepin Technical College for…

Jasinski: Happy Thanksgiving!

Friends and neighbors — Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is upon us once again. At its core, Thanksgiving is a day for reflecting on the blessings in our lives and expressing appreciation for the friends and family…

Draheim: Support Small Businesses this weekend!

Support Small Businesses this weekend! By: Senator Rich Draheim Friends and neighbors – This Saturday marks Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support local small businesses – support that is especially crucial for…

Senator Anderson: Giving thanks for our many blessings

Friends and neighbors, Happy Thanksgiving!We sometimes forget the many blessings in our lives, and this holiday is a perfect reminder of all we have to be thankful for.As I reflect on all that I am…

Lucero: Great Progress on Hwy 169 Redefine

Friends and neighbors, Those who’ve recently driven Hwy 169 are already aware, but for those who haven’t, I wanted to provide a quick update regarding the Hwy 169 Redefine Project. Earlier this month, all freeway…

Lieske: New paid leave tax much larger than advertised

Friends and neighbors, Republicans strongly support expanding access to paid family leave benefits. Giving workers paid time off to bond with a new baby or care for a loved one is a crucial step towards…

Gruenhagen: Paid leave will cost much more than we were told

Friends and neighbors – As you remember, last session Democrats excitedly passed a paid family leave program. Their proposal was poorly designed and incredibly fiscally irresponsible – it created an enormous new government bureaucracy, restricted…

Supporting our Veterans, on Veterans Day and Beyond

Minnesota Veterans deserve recognition and support for their sacrifice and brave service to our state and country. Veterans Day is one day dedicated to honoring their sacrifice and bravery, but their needs and concerns should…

Senator Anderson: Honoring all who have served our Nation

Friends and neighbors, On Veterans Day, we recognize the courageous and patriotic men and women who have served the United States of America. In Minnesota, we have the privilege to honor the more than 300,000 Veterans…