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November 10, 2023 at 11:32 PM

Veterans Day

Friends and neighbors –   On this Veterans Day, I want to express a heartfelt thank you to all of my fellow veterans, past and present. You have shown incredible courage and dedication in defending America and the values we hold dear. Your…

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November 6, 2023 at 4:12 PM

President Biden’s border failures impact Minnesota

Friends and neighbors –   The Star Tribune recently published an eye-opening story reminding us that the Biden administration’s utter failure to control our borders is not contained to states like Texas or New York. We are experiencing it …

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October 31, 2023 at 12:32 PM

In Support of Israel

Friends and neighbors –    Last week, 70 members of the Minnesota House and Senate – all Republicans – released a joint letter in support of the Jewish people and Israel’s right to defend itself against the vicious attacks by the terrorist…

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October 30, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Biological men in the Daughters of the American Revolution?

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has an incredible history. It is an organization for women who are directly descended from somebody involved in this country’s battle for independence. DAR plays a significant role in promotin…

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October 24, 2023 at 1:32 PM

MN has another big surplus. We must return it to taxpayers.

Friends and neighbors,   Last week, the state’s budget office released a new report projecting a budget surplus of more than $2 billion for the upcoming budget cycle. It follows on the heels of Minnesota’s record $17 billion surplus last s…

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October 12, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Voter fraud explained

Friends and neighbors –    Over the last few years, the mainstream media has gone to great lengths to convince us that voter fraud doesn’t exist and anybody worried about it is a conspiracy theorist or a kook. But voter fraud DOES happen, …

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October 6, 2023 at 6:54 PM

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 medical care for children, including…

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September 29, 2023 at 10:02 PM

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 tell us that 2023 was…

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September 15, 2023 at 5:47 PM

SRO Update - Democrats resist public outcry

Friends and neighbors –   A little more than a week ago, I wrote to you about a developing crisis as law enforcement departments across the state are pulling SROs from schools over law change that Democrats and Gov. Walz made this year.   …

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September 11, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Assisted suicide coming to Minnesota?

Friends and neighbors,   September is Suicide Awareness Month, and yesterday – Sunday, September 10 – was World Suicide Prevention Day. It is a time to educate people about the risks of suicide, reduce stigma around mental health issues, a…

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September 3, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Why you should stay engaged in your child’s education

Friends and neighbors –    It's hard to believe, but summer is already at an end. I hope you had the chance to enjoy the sunny days and make lasting memories with your friends and families.   The new school year brings new beginnings for s…

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August 30, 2023 at 9:07 PM

Democrat-backed law puts Minnesota students at risk

Friends and neighbors,   There is a new crisis unfolding in schools across the state, as several sheriff’s offices have announced they are withdrawing School Resource Officers (SROs) from schools across Minnesota. These sheriff’s offices a…

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August 28, 2023 at 1:12 PM

Emerald Ash Borer found in McLeod County; virtual meeting to be held in September

Friends and neighbors –    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture announced that Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been found in a grove of trees east of Hutchinson. An Agriculture Department employee spotted signs of EAB in the trees and was a…

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August 25, 2023 at 5:20 PM

Student test scores show literacy, math skills flatlined while school funding soared

Friends and neighbors –   The Minnesota Department of Education has released a new round of student test scores that show students continue to lag behind pre-Covid levels in literacy and math. Year-over-year results mostly flatlined. Resul…

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August 21, 2023 at 3:57 PM

Follow climate data, not alarmism

Friends and neighbors –   Climate Change alarmism is everywhere we turn. Thankfully in the sea of fear and hysteria, there are still individuals who let the data guide their views. One of those individuals is Malcolm Roberts, an engineer a…

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August 16, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Emergency aid flowing to our nursing homes!

Friends and neighbors –   I’m glad to report emergency assistance is finally flowing to nursing homes in our area. Senate Republicans delivered this funding in an end-of-session agreement after Democrats had resisted nursing home aid all s…

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August 4, 2023 at 7:02 PM

Even more problems with the legal cannabis bill than we knew

Friends and neighbors –   The more we learn about the Democrats’ destructive bill to legalize recreational cannabis, the worse it gets.   New reporting by MinnPost reveals just how sinister the Democrats were in crafting their bill. While …

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July 28, 2023 at 2:57 PM

Sibley East Public Schools award grant from the Department of Agriculture for meat education

Friends and Neighbors –   Please join me in congratulating Sibley East Public Schools, which was recently one of nine recipients of a Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant through the Department of Agriculture. Sibley East schools were …

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July 25, 2023 at 4:07 PM

Join us at the Capitol on THURSDAY, JULY 27 for the 125th Capitol Cornerstone Commemorative Prayer Ceremony

Friends and Neighbors --   This Thursday, July 27th marks a special anniversary for our state Capitol – it has been exactly 125 years since the laying of the Cornerstone in the building's foundation. In 1898 a time capsule was sealed insid…

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July 24, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Congratulations to Century & Sesquicentennial farms!

Friends and neighbors,   Minnesota has a long legacy of agriculture, with small family farms holding a special place in the state's farming tradition. Over 85% of farms are individual or family-run operations that serve as pillars of rural communities and…

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July 14, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Lester Prairie Woman Nominated for Woman Farmer of the Year Award!

Friends and Neighbors-   Congratulations to Rachelle Krienke of Lester Prairie on being named a finalist for the Farmfest Woman Farmer of the Year award!    Rachelle grew up on a hobby farm and was active in 4-H before marrying a dairy far…

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July 2, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!

Friends and Neighbors,   I want to wish each of you a fantastic and joyous 4th of July! Despite our country’s challenges and flaws, there is no place I would rather call home.   We should also remember to honor the courageous people who pu…

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June 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM

A damning new report on Southwest Light Rail

Friends and neighbors,   This week we received a new report from the nonpartisan Legislative Auditor on the Met Council’s failure to provide oversight of the Southwest Light Rail project. As you are familiar, the project has been a disaste…

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June 16, 2023 at 7:58 PM

Happy Fathers Day

Friends and Neighbors,   This Sunday is Father’s Day, a day to honor the crucial role that fathers play in a child's life. The role of a father is an important one – we have a responsibility to be protectors and providers, to be role model…

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June 2, 2023 at 6:38 PM

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. While Democrat al…

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May 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM

We Salute You, We Thank You- Memorial Day Weekend

Friends and Neighbors,   Today I hope we can all take a moment to honor and remember the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of this great country. God Bless them. God Bless their families. And God Bless the United Sta…

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May 23, 2023 at 2:37 PM

Senate Republicans Secure $300 Million for Emergency Nursing Home Funding Over Objection of Democrats and Gov. Walz

Friends and Neighbors –   Nursing homes across the state are in crisis. About 50 of them have closed in the last few years, and the ones that are still hanging on are doing so by the skin of their teeth. They have been begging us for assis…

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May 21, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Minnesota Broken School Systems Are Directly Hurting Our Children

Friends and Neighbors,   As many of you know, one of the major motivating factors driving my public service is protecting and caring for children. Children are the most vulnerable members of society. They rely on our guidance and the guida…

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May 21, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Minnesota Broken School Systems Are Directly Hurting Our Children

Friends and Neighbors,   As many of you know, one of the major motivating factors driving my public service is protecting and caring for children. Children are the most vulnerable members of society. They rely on our guidance and the guida…

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May 13, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Democrat Public Safety Bill Endangers Children

Friends and Neighbors,   On Friday, the Senate approved perhaps the most consequential and dangerous public safety bill that I have seen in my time in the legislature.  It is a bill that will make thousands of convicted criminals eligible …

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May 5, 2023 at 2:42 PM

Democrats Break Their Promise to Eliminate Social Security Benefits Tax

Friends and Neighbors,   On May 2, Senate Democrats passed their tax bill, and it represents an absolute betrayal of Minnesota taxpayers. Despite the Democrats' promise to eliminate the tax on Social Security benefits, their bill failed to…

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April 29, 2023 at 11:33 PM

“Gender-Affirming Care” Is Medical Malpractice

Friends and Neighbors-    I believe deep in my soul that God called me to serve. I am guided by the principles of my faith in everything I do, but I am also am guided by science and biology. I firmly believe that I have been placed in this…

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April 21, 2023 at 9:14 PM

Democrat Tax Plan Would Harm Local Charities, Veterans Groups

Friends and Neighbors –    Even a $19 billion surplus is not enough for Democrats this year. Not only are they planning to spend virtually the entire surplus, but they are raising taxes on top of it. We combed through their budget and disc…

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April 17, 2023 at 3:34 PM

Global Cooling- The Reality of Climate Change

Friends and Neighbors – One of the most consequential and harmful lies that has been spread over the last several decades is the lie of human-caused global warming.  The effort has spread beyond a simple word of caution for humanity, mispl…

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April 7, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Happy Easter!

Friends and Neighbors,    As we celebrate Easter, let us reflect and remember the sacrifice that our risen Savior made for us, and renew our commitment to live in accordance with his teachings. Easter Sunday is a day of celebration, markin…

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March 31, 2023 at 9:50 PM

Gender-Affirming Care Sanctuary, Farm and Ag Update

Friends and Neighbors,   Recently, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a bill that would make Minnesota a sanctuary state for gender transitions. You may have also heard this bill referred to as the trans-refuge bill. No matter…

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March 31, 2023 at 9:10 PM

Gender-Affirming Care Sanctuary, Farm and Ag Update

  Friends and Neighbors,   Recently, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved a bill that would make Minnesota a sanctuary state for gender transitions. You may have also heard this bill referred to as the trans-refu…

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March 24, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Democrats Proposed Irresponsible, Reckless Budget

Friends and Neighbors,   More troubling things coming our way thanks to Democrats in control of Minnesota’s government. I wanted to provide you with a quick rundown.   First, Gov. Walz and Democrat leaders of the House and Senate recently …

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March 17, 2023 at 3:37 PM

Focus on the Real Crises in Our Schools, Not Free Meals for Wealthy School Districts

  Friends and Neighbors-    I have been getting some questions about the free school lunches and breakfasts bill, also known as universal free lunches, that Senate Democrats passed this week.   Helping hungry children get a…

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March 15, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Crime & Safety Update

Friends and Neighbors,   Recently, Senate Republicans announced our Safe and Sound plan to address rising crime rates. I wanted to share with you the news release I sent out about our plan, which you can find below. As always, if you have …

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March 10, 2023 at 9:39 PM

What happens when radicals come for our children?

  Friends and Neighbors,   Recently I had the privilege of being a guest on a TV program called the Pastor’s Study, with Pastor Tom Brock. It is a popular program that originated in Minnesota more than two decades ago but n…

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March 3, 2023 at 10:24 PM

The Democrats' Endless Spending Scheme

  Friends And Neighbors - On February 27, we received a report on state finances that will guide those decisions. That report is creatively called the February revenue forecast, and i…

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February 24, 2023 at 5:06 PM

Senator Gruenhagen' s Statement On Passage Of Bills To Allow Felon Voting, Provide Driver’s Licenses To Illegal Immigrants

  Friends And Neighbors - On Tuesday, Senate Democrats made their public safety priorities clear by passing bills that give convicted felons on probation the right to vote no matter t…

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February 17, 2023 at 10:06 PM

24 Weeks Paid Family And Medical Leave

The Flaws Of The Paid Leave Bill -   Friends and neighbors –   One of the major bills running through the Senate this year is the Democrats’ bill to provide 24 weeks of paid family and medical leave …

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February 10, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Blackout Bill Update

  Friends and Neighbors - I know a lot of you are deeply concerned about the Minnesota Blackout bill that Senate Democrats rushed into law recently, and rightfully so.   I wanted to s…

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February 10, 2023 at 9:38 PM

Cannibis Legislation update

  Friends and neighbors – When Democrats won control of the entire legislature and the governor’s office, we knew their agenda would be extreme. But after one month, they are still su…

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February 6, 2023 at 3:31 PM

A Dark Day in Minnesota

  Dear Friends and Neighbors,   It was a dark day in Minnesota on February 2. Literally.   Senate Democrats rushed an extreme, risky, and divisive energy Blackout bill through the Senate. It’s called the Blackout bill for a…

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January 30, 2023 at 6:18 PM

A Heartbreaking Day

  Friends –   Today is a heartbreaking day. At about 3 a.m. on Saturday morning, Senate Democrats passed their first extreme abortion bill. Far from merely codifying Roe, as they claim, House File 1 allows abortions for any…

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January 27, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Legislative Update: Extreme Abortion Bills in the Senate

  Dear Friends and Neighbors,   Extreme abortion bills in the Senate   I have written before about anti-life bills moving in the Senate. Today, Senate Democrats plan to pass the first in a series of extreme abortion bills. …

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January 20, 2023 at 10:31 PM

An Expensive New Mandate on Businesses and Workers

    Friends and neighbors –   This week, the Senate’s Labor Committee heard a bill that would mandate businesses provide paid time off to their employees if they get sick or need to care for a sick loved one…

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