An honor!

Great turnout today for the annual military headstone cleaning project at Union Cemetery in White Bear Lake in preparation for the Memorial Day event. Good to see so many friends and neighbors this year. We lucked out with a perfect spring day,

Every day, 120 people in the US are killed by guns. Twice as many are shot and wounded, and countless others are impacted by acts of gun violence. The bill we passed today will help save lives and make our communities and law enforcement safer. #mnleg

Today we passed the 'Taylor Swift' Ticket Transparency Bill off the Senate floor on a vote of 35-29!

Update on ethics complaint:
senatedfl.mn/senate-majorit…

New MN environmental laws on clean energy and PFAS were passed last year. Mary reports on how these new laws are being implemented.

Thank you to the Strande family, the tireless health and environment advocates, and the House and Senate members who worked so hard to make MN a world leader in the fight for clean water. #mnleg

The Vadnais Heights Lions Club Belgian Waffle Breakfast is an event everyone in our town looks forward to. Many thanks to the hardworking volunteers who do so much to make this breakfast so special. It was delicious!

Thank you to Senator Heather Gustafson for sponsoring SF3449 to increase the General Education Formula by 2%, and SF4184 to increase LOR to $920 per pupil and link it to the formula. These would provide critical funding for school districts. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to school leaders, especially our own Centennial superintendent, Jeff Holmberg, for joining me to advocate for equalization in our school funding. Our districts have been asking for this for years, and I'm proud to move this conversation forward. #mnleg

Congratulations to our White Bear Lake students at St. Anne's Academy, Mary and Zita, who are amongst the winners in the 2024 Zaner-Bloser National Handwriting contest. This is so cool! cbsnews.com/minnesota/news…

As we honor International Transgender Day of Visibility, we stand united in our commitment to ensuring everyone, regardless of gender identity, is able to live authentically, openly, and without fear or prejudice. (1/2)

Senate DFLers wish all who celebrate the Easter season the joy of renewal, hope, and love.

Whether you're spending time with family, enjoying sweet treats, or taking a moment to reflect, may your day be filled with abundant blessings, happiness, and the warmth of spring!

A look back at our busy month at the Capitol. Thank you to the advocates, leaders, and officials who have joined me in our work this session. Grateful to represent our community! #mnleg

NOW: MCEA is testifying in favor of SF 3527 (Heather Gustafson), establishing a grant program to help small and medium sized farms manage their manure, potentially matched by fed funds.
WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=NN2t4s…

#624Fact - WBLAHS grad Rick Johnstone, owner of Cup and Cone, mentioned working at the family business as a Central Middle School sixth grader in WCCO news story that aired March 20 in celebration of opening day for the local hotspot. Go Bears!

In regards to comments at the legislature yesterday…

Today is World Consumer Rights Day. This session, the Senate DFL has been working to strengthen consumer rights, empower consumers, and promote fair practices in the marketplace. Here are a few examples of legislation moving through the Senate this session:

Last year, I wrote this bill after listening and working with local law enforcement and public safety leaders. It passed, and now $300M is being distributed to every city, county, and Tribal Nation in MN to use towards their chosen public safety needs. mankatofreepress.com/news/local_new…

It’s Gameday. At the ❌. White out.

Bears take on Grand Rapids tonight in the State Quarterfinals as the #4 Seed!

🚨TICKETS🚨

If you were not able to get a ticket, you are able to purchase Standing Room Only tickets starting at 5pm at the box office at the Xcel Energy Center