Senator Jim Abeler’s 2023 Session Wrap-Up

It’s an honor to serve and represent the great people of our community.  The 2023 legislative session differed from other years due to the Senate’s change in leadership. Nevertheless, my desire to solve problems and work…

Senator Rarick marries Representative Marion O’Neill

Senator Jason Rarick (R-Pine City) married Representative Marion O’Neill on Tuesday, July 4th 2023 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church in Beroun, MN in a small private ceremony with a large reception to follow in September. Sen.…

Lieske: Reflections on my first session

Friends and neighbors – My first session as your state senator came to a close at the end of May. In the coming months I’ll recap some of the new laws and changes that took…

Gruenhagen: Democrat trifecta disregards regular Minnesotans

Friends and neighbors, The legislative session wrapped up on May 22. Democrats have been falling all over themselves to call the legislation they passed “transformational.” They are right, but not in the way they think.…