By MN Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township It is good to be back at the Capitol for the 2019 legislative session, representing the people of District 18A to the best of my ability as we face another len…
For me, serving as a State Representative always will be about the people
By MN Rep. Lisa Demuth I’m not a political person in the traditional sense. An 11-year tenure on the ROCORI school board was the only elected position I ever had held. But I do have deep Christian con…
Speed limits increase: MnDOT completes five-year study on speed limits
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is increasing speeds on 5,240 miles of state highways based on the recommendations of a five-year study released this week. The speeds will increase from 55 …
I-94 Albertville-to-Clearwater open house in Monticello postponed to Feb. 4
The Minnesota Department of Transportation has postponed the I-94 Albertville-to-Clearwater open house scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29 in Monticello, due to forecasted inclement weather. …
Urdahl takes ninth oath of office
State Rep. Dean Urdahl, R-Acton Township, performed his ninth oath of office in the Minnesota House of Representatives Tuesday as the 91st Legislature was sworn in at the Capitol. Urdahl was re-electe…
Demuth takes oath of office in House
Lisa Demuth officially is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives after taking the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Capitol. Demuth, a Republican from Cold Spring, was elected to the …
Senator Howe outlines early priorities for 2019 legislative session
Tuesday, Senator Jeff Howe (R-Rockville) joined the Senate Republican majority in outlining top priorities for the 2019 legislative session, which is now underway. The priorities include childcare, he…
We know what matters – it’s you
By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack – Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Minnesota and Wisconsin We named our blog Social Security Matters for a few reasons. Yes, we matter to million…
Snow removal reminder
The City of Kimball would like to remind all snow removal operators and property owners that per Minn. Stat. §160.2715 it is unlawful to deposit snow on or next to trunk highways, county state-aid hig…
Peterson elected House Agriculture Committee Chairman
Following a vote by his Democratic colleagues Friday, Jan. 4, Congressman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District was elected Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. T…