Several new laws went into effect this week, including many of the major budget bills we passed this session. Unless otherwise noted, enactment dates for any budget bills is always July 1st of the year the bill passed. Enactment for policy bills is August 1st unless otherwise noted. Here are a few of the new [...]

Two years ago the citizens of Minnesota District 25B elected me to my first term as their Representative at the State Legislature. This was an honor that I respected and enjoyed. On July 1, 2008, the first day of the re-filing period with Sec. of State Mark Ritchie (pictured at left) at the Sec. of State Office, [...]

Bridge Square in Northfield has always been a place for the local community to gather to observe many social events. On Thursday, June 19, once again people from all around gathered to take part in the “Taste of Northfield.” Local chefs and owners of restaurants provided people with a sample of their culinary fare. I [...]

The parade celebrating Heritage Days in Faribault, MN on Saturday, June 21, turned out to be a wonderful time as predicted. The weather was perfect, sunny and in the high 70s and not a cloud in sight. The number of visitors and parade watchers that were present surprised me. It was a great opportunity to [...]

Recently, I joined about 30 residents of Belle Plaine for bike tour of Historic Belle Plaine. I assisted Park Board members Cary Coop and Chuck Jacobs in being tour leaders. Cary Coop acted as tour guide giving us our instructions and filling us in at various stops on the local history. Our first stop was [...]