After serving in the minority during the recently concluded 2013 legislative session, two central Minnesota state senators reflected on the session this week and on the impact of the laws that were enacted under DFL leadership.Sen. Paul...

...Patrol, will recite the Gettysburg Address. Guest speaker will be Don Samuelson, former state representative and state senator. Benediction will be give by Pastor Avelsgaard.Firing of the rifle volley will be by Crow Wing County Veterans organizations...

...throughout greater Minnesota. If you would like us to continue bringing these programs to the area please ask your state senator and representative to influence his or her colleagues on the conference committee to agree to the House appropriation...

...throughout greater Minnesota. If you would like us to continue bringing these programs to the area please ask your state senator and representative to influence his or her colleagues on the conference committee to agree to the House appropriation...

...31,140 to $42,000 (35 percent) and make future pay raises automatic. In addition to the $31,140 salary, state senators receive a per diem of $96 and representatives $66 per legislative day. The per diem drawn by each legislator varies...

...Wouldn't women having abortions be much safer, if abortion clinics were licensed and inspected?Please contact your State Senator and Representative asking them to support the licensing and inspection of abortion clinic in the State of Minnesota...

...Wouldn't women having abortions be much safer, if abortion clinics were licensed and inspected?Please contact your state senator and representative asking them to support the licensing and inspection of abortion clinic in the state of Minnesota...

A resounding 'NO' echoed through the Minnesota Senate chambers last week.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Duluth lawmaker is pushing a bill that would legalize liquor sales on Sundays, even though he admits its chances are slim. Sen. Roger Reinert says consumers have wanted the change for years, the Star Tribune ( http://bit.ly/11Gi44R ) reports. The bill's opponents, including the Minnesota Licensed Beverage Association, say the change would cause problems for liquor stores.

No more gun controlAs a former sheriff and current state senator, I was sworn to uphold the Constitution of the State of Minnesota and the United States. I take this oath seriously. Unfortunately...