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September 26, 2022

Senator Newman: Walz, Mueller caught in their own web of deceit regarding Feeding our Future

To the Editor: As a member of the Senate Education Committee, I participated in the Senate hearings involving the investigation of the Feeding Our Future (FOF) fraud case in which $250M was stolen from Minnesota…

September 26, 2022

Miller calls for Commissioner Mueller to resign over fraud, dishonesty

ST. PAUL, MN – The Feeding Our Future fraud scandal exploded late Friday afternoon. A statement from Ramsey County Judge John Guthmann rebuked the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and Governor Tim Walz for repeatedly…

September 26, 2022

Senator Bruce Anderson: Minnesota Medal of Honor Memorial unveiled at the Capitol

On Thursday, Sept. 22, Senator Bruce Anderson (R-Buffalo) attended the dedication ceremony for the Minnesota Medal of Honor Memorial. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration and awarded to United States armed forces members for…

September 23, 2022

Judge’s statement tears up Walz defense and credibility

ST. PAUL, MN – Following the statement from Judge John H. Guthmann today that revealed he never ordered Minnesota Department of Education to pay Feeding our Future, something MDE and Governor Walz told the public,…

September 23, 2022

Feeding our Futures is a Walz admin problem, not judicial branch

ST. PAUL, MN – Senator Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement in response to Governor Walz assertion the judge who allowed payment to continue to Feeding Our Futures should be investigated: “Lax oversight…

September 23, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Fraud and taxpayer abuse continues to flourish under Walz Admin

Friends and neighbors, Throughout the pandemic, the Minnesota nonprofit ‘Feeding Our Future’ claimed to carry out its mission of providing meals to children by ensuring “programs are easily able to receive funding to purchase nutritious…

September 21, 2022

Senate Republicans will hold Walz Admin accountable to the highest standard

Senator Paul Utke (R- Park Rapids) Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Office of the Legislative Auditor’s performance audit for the Minnesota Department of Health…

September 20, 2022

Sen. Miller congratulates La Crescent on completion of Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge

Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (R-Winona) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday evening to celebrate the completion of the Wagon Wheel Trail Bridge in the city of La Crescent. The bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Highway14/61 in…

September 20, 2022

Chamberlain: Fraud has consequences, MDE failed to stop

ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Senator Roger Chamberlain (R Lino Lakes) Chair of the Senate Education Committee released the following statement on the largest pandemic relief fraud charges filed today. The charges include 47 individuals, three…

September 19, 2022

Senator Limmer Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

Limmer stood up for small business in the 2021-22 legislative sessions. ST. PAUL, MN — The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, recently presented Senator Warren Limmer (R-Maple Grove)…

September 15, 2022

Senator Ruud Recognized for Career of Contributions to Soil and Water Conservation Efforts

Senator Carrie Ruud (R-Breezy Point) was recognized last week by both the Crow Wing and North Central Area 8 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD) for her career-long dedication to soil and water conservation efforts.…

September 14, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Safeguarding our consumer choice of fuel

Friends and neighbors, Purchasing a new car is an important decision and one that requires a lot of thought on what type of vehicle will best fit your personal needs. Will you need a minivan…

September 12, 2022

Review of Minnesota Department Of Education Role In Feeding Our Future Fraud and Mismanagement

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Education Committee chair Roger Chamberlain (R- Lino Lakes) released an interim summary report of its findings from three separate hearings to examine the fraudulent spending in the Department of Education (MDE) free food…

September 9, 2022

Kiffmeyer: Putting Minnesota students back on the right track

Friends and neighbors, Learning is lifelong and began even before we were born. And after birth, our parents served as our first and most important teachers. That is why it is so essential to instill in…

September 2, 2022

Newman statement on OLA Special Review of SWLRT

ST. PAUL, MN – Today the Office of the Legislative Auditor released a Special Review of the budget, timeline, and scope of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The letter from OLA summarizing the Special Review…

August 29, 2022

Abeler responds after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

As reported in the Aug. 26 Star Tribune article by Paul Walsh (full article included below), a convicted sex offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The 31-year-old…

August 29, 2022

Abeler, Limmer respond after sex-offender escapes in shopping mall

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate committee chairs Jim Abeler and Warren Limmer released statements following a report that a convicted sex-offender escaped from his supervised group at River Hills Mall in Mankato last week. The…

August 29, 2022

Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

The state’s major small business organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, or NFIB, recently presented Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller (Winona) with the prestigious Guardian of Small Business Award. “There are more than 500,000…

August 25, 2022

MN test scores emphasize need to prioritize academic skills

ST. PAUL, MN – Senate Education Chair Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) released the following statement on the report showing Minnesota students and schools are struggling to meet basic reading, math, and science skills. “Senate Republicans championed…

August 25, 2022

Kiffmeyer: The Great Minnesota Get-Together

Friends and neighbors, This week marks the kickoff of the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, fittingly known as “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” This summer staple runs through Labor Day and showcases the finest of our state’s…