It’s been 24 years since a bright September morning was darkened by terror. 3,000 lives were taken from us, leaving families forever changed. Today we remember those we lost and honor the heroes who did not hesitate to put themselves in harm’s way to help others. Let’s take a

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish

It was such an honor to speak at the ribbon cutting for Franklin Elementary's brand new community schoolyard and celebrate this exciting milestone with everyone! This project is really special for our community. What used to be unused turf and old playground equipment is now a

The US Attorney for Minnesota warned that fraud in our public programs has overtaken legitimate services. When these programs, which are meant to help the most vulnerable, are overtaken by fraud, it is bad for our entire state. We owe it to taxpayers and to those truly in need to

This week the Senate Capital Investment Committee spent a day touring projects all over southeast Minnesota, including several right here in Dodge and Olmsted Counties. As a member of the committee, I enjoyed welcoming my fellow committee members to our area to learn more about

We must not accept this! It is destroying our future. Our kids deserve better than this. Education is the great equalizer.

This is a really important step in protecting the promise of Title IX! Girls deserve to enter their competition knowing they are facing other girls, with their scholarships, records, privacy, and dignity safeguarded, and with the full confidence that their hard work and talent

Really enjoyed chatting with mnsenate media today about the recent Cap Investment committee tour of SE MN projects and why bonding is so important for our infrastructure needs. Stay tuned for the interview!

World Mental Health Day is a great reminder to all of us that we need to take care of ourselves, both physically and mentally. I have worked for years to improve mental health care in Minnesota and we’ve made good progress but there’s still more to do. We can all do our part by

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is an extremely important cause, and for me it is deeply personal. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years ago, my world turned upside down. And while I now have a clean bill of health thanks to early detection, early

I am absolutely overjoyed by the images we are witnessing out of Israel this morning. In the two-plus years since Hamas launched its horrific, unthinkable terrorist attack against Israel, not a day has passed that I haven’t prayed this day would eventually arrive and the long

Cool feature about Hubbell House in Mantorville! Thank you to the Star Tribune for featuring them in your "best things you ate this week" column! startribune.com/the-5-best-thi…

I am so extremely disappointed in today’s decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court. It is a loss for women and girls across the state. For decades, countless people have fought to give girls real athletic opportunity and strong, respected competition. This decision rolls back the

Regardless of your view, Minnesota's paid leave law will take effect on January 1. If you are a small business owner, make sure you are taking the steps necessary to be prepared. This press release from DEED has more information about what needs to be done:

The Federal Government shutdown is hurting Minnesotans, putting Minnesota families, especially low-income families, at significant risk, and adding unnecessary difficulty to people’s lives. The fact is, the U.S. House already passed a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the

It’s such great news that FSA offices are open again. It means that farmers and ranchers can finally get help with the challenges they are facing, including loans, crop insurance, and other aid they need to keep going. With harvest season upon us, time is especially critical.

This Saturday, October 25, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Please take a few minutes to gather any unused or expired medications and bring them to a local collection site between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Disposing of medications safely helps prevent misuse and accidental

I welcome a genuine community discussion on the importance of safety in our communities and in our schools (and things we can do that will make a real impact), but a partisan invitation-only event is not such a discussion. kaaltv.com/news/gov-walz-…

On Thursday, I signed a letter along with many of my colleagues to Senator Klobuchar and Senator Smith asking them to immediately pass a clean continuing resolution, end the federal government shutdown, and reopen the federal government as soon as possible! Read the letter here:

Thank you Hy-Vee!! From Nov 3 - Nov 7, all Hy-Vee locations will offer: ** Free kids meals (12 and under) from 4 to 7 pm; ** $3 evening meals for everyone else; ** Food Bank Bundles, which are $5 and $10 bundle bags customers can buy that will be delivered to their local food