Gruenhagen: A monumental victory for parents

Friends –  By now I hope you have heard about the wonderful news out of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, which last week allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws that prohibit gender transition…

Flag and Seal Designs due by October 30

The State Emblems Redesign Commission is now accepting flag and seal design proposals from the public.  Members of the public can submit their designs online here or by mail at State Emblems Redesign Commission, ATTN:…

Gruenhagen: Is 2023 really the hottest year on record?

Friends and neighbors, I wanted to draw your attention to data that once again provides important context to the climate hysteria that has overtaken many of America’s institutions. Many of you have heard the press…

Recognizing Those Who Support Our Veterans

The heart of a volunteer is something that can be underappreciated and go unnoticed to many. These are the people who don’t do things for notoriety and fortune, but out of the goodness of their…
Mark Johnson

Johnson: Special Session the best way to reinstate SROs

Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement after Law Enforcement leaders continued their calls for clarity on SRO laws:  “The updated guidance from the prosecutor for Minnesota’s largest county makes it…

Draheim: SRO issue solved? Not quite.

By: Senator Rich Draheim Recently there have been some significant developments in the School Resource Officer controversy that I wanted to update you on. As you recall, for the last month or so, law enforcement…

Johnson: Hearings don’t change the law

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) released the following statement responding to Senate Democrats committing to hold hearings on the recent law change that lead to the removal of…

Lieske: Act quickly to get SROs back in schools

Friends and neighbors: There is a brewing crisis in our schools that demands bipartisan cooperation. Police departments are withdrawing officers from serving as Student Resource Officers (SROs) due to a dispute over a law change…

Jasinski: An update on School Resource Officer issue

Friends and neighbors — Many of you have called and emailed me regarding the issue of law enforcement officials being removed from schools. These officers – also known as School Resource Officers – are being…

Johnson statement on second AG opinion on SRO law change

ST. PAUL – Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) released the following statement in response to a second opinion issued by Attorney General Keith Ellison regarding the recent law change for Student Resource…