On behalf of the Senate DFL Caucus, Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy (DFL- St. Paul) and Senator Aric Putnam (DFL-St. Cloud) released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Bruce Anderson Monday. "The passing of our colleague Bruce Anderson is a sad loss for the Senate. Senator Anderson’s expertise gained through military service| Minnesota Senate DFL
SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Senator Aric Putnam (DFL- St. Cloud) released the following statement today regarding Senator Nicole Mitchell’s verdict: "Senator Mitchell repeatedly asked for due process and the opportunity to defend herself in court. She received that through a trial before a jury of her peers, and that jury has now delivered its verdict.| Minnesota Senate DFL
Erin Murphy represents Senate District 64, which includes portions of the Saint Paul community. Learn more about Sen. Murphy. Read more news from Sen. Murphy.| senatedfl.mn
(ST. CLOUD, Minn.) - The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency announced today that they will be significantly increasing the fees for feedlot permits across the state effective August 1. Despite more than a dozen feedlot rulemaking meetings across the state in recent months, these increases were not previewed or communicated to the Department of Agriculture or Minnesota’s| Minnesota Senate DFL
ST. PAUL, Minn. — After the 2025 special session adjourned, the Senate Blue Dog Coalition celebrate legislative accomplishments. The group of legislators represent a diverse range of communities from urban, suburban, regional hubs, and rural towns. Members of the Blue Dog Coalition released the following statement: “We sought to advance pragmatic and balanced policies| Minnesota Senate DFL
Aric Putnam represents Senate District 14, which covers the communities of St. Cloud, Waite Park, Sauk Rapids St. Augusta, St. Joseph, Haven Township and Minden Township. Senator Putnam is Chair of Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and Vice Chair of the Higher Education Committee. He serves on the Jobs and Economic Development Committee and Taxes Committee. Learn more about Sen. Putnam. Read more news from Sen. Putnam.| senatedfl.mn
St. Paul, Minn – Today, the Minnesota Senate passed the Agriculture budget bill which would address federal efforts under the Trump administration to cut food security programs. In response, Minnesota is investing boldly in its local food system by launching a permanent statewide Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program and expanding support for the Farm to| Minnesota Senate DFL
Matt Klein represents Senate District 53 which includes Inver Grove Heights, South Saint Paul, West Saint Paul, Saint Paul Park, Cottage Grove, Newport, Mendota Heights, Lilydale, Sunfish Lake, Grey Cloud Island Township. Learn more about Sen. Klein. Read more news from Sen. Klein.| senatedfl.mn
