The Great Minnesota Get-Together started last Thursday, signaling the end of summer. I have always enjoyed going to the state fair. My dad started taking my twin sister and I to the state fair when we were aroun...
Last night, our office hosted our third and final Young Women’s Leadership Program for the 2024 session. We first launched this program in the summer of 2016 and look forward to welcoming a new class of particip...
TO THE EDITOR: Political truth can be elusive, especially during an election year. Like many people, I am not always sure what to believe, especially when reading or hearing statements contradicting each ot...
(Editor’s Note: This column discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health condition, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8).I was fortunate enough to be asked t...
It has been 17 years since I last wrote about the largest bird in North America. A bird that was almost killed off and is being brought back from the brink of extinction through some heroic captive breeding and ...
George Quinn’s Patriot letter (August 10) plays loose with facts, the English language, and with being civil.Already in sentence two, he reached full speed calling the “removal” of President Biden a coup. ...
Minnesotans rely on the dedication of our volunteer firefighters. These brave men and women make up more than 96% of our state’s firefighting force. Unfortunately, recently proposed regulations drafted by the Oc...
This week, we were on the ground in Minnesota to attend Farm Fest and celebrate federal infrastructure investments in the Sixth Congressional District.On Thursday, we participated in a groundbreaking ceremony fo...
Bonfires are one of my favorite summertime activities. I love watching the mesmerizing flames, hearing the crackling of the wood burning, and the next day smelling the smoke on my clothes and hair.Bonfires were ...
The August district work period provides an excellent opportunity for us to meet with constituents and local leaders in Minnesota. This week we hit the ground running with some great meetings back home. Earlier ...
