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MINNESOTA SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATION ENSURING INSURANCE RATES REMAIN STABLE

On Monday, the Minnesota Senate voted to pass legislation extending Minnesota’s successful reinsurance program for another year. Extending the program ensures insurance rates in the individual market will remain stable, and without any additional cost to the taxpayers. The measure passed with bipartisan support. Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks) voted for the program extension and released […]

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: IN SUPPORT OF THE LOCAL LIBRARY

I have always been a supporter of public libraries not only because of the important service that they provide but also because of what they represent. Public libraries represent the ideals of our democracy by providing without favoritism, the same access to books and materials regardless of the patron’s income level. Libraries promote literacy and

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DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE DISQUALIFIES EAGLES CLUBS FROM STATE COVID-19 BUSINESS RELIEF PAYMENTS

On December 16, Governor Tim Walz signed Minnesota COVID-19 Business Relief payments into law. Eligible businesses include full- and limited-service restaurants, cafeterias and buffets, caterers, bars, breweries with taprooms, family wineries and distilleries with tasting rooms, bowling centers, gyms, and fitness centers. However, according to Crookston Eagles Manager Jake Fee, who also serves as the

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DEB KIEL, MARK JOHNSON, STEVE GANDER AND EGF BUSINESS OWNERS HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS SHUTDOWN EFFECTS ON EGF BUSINESSES

Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston), Sen. Mark Johnson, (R-East Grand Forks), East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander, and local business owners held a press conference at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11 at the River Cinema 15 to discuss economic damage caused by restrictions and closures Governor Tim Walz has placed on businesses, particularly in border

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON SAYS APPROVAL OF ENBRIDGE LINE 3 PIPELINE WAS LONG-AWAITED NEWS

On Monday, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency approved Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement construction stormwater permit. This was the final permit required before Enbridge can begin construction of the replacement pipeline. “Today’s announcement is the long-awaited news communities across Northern Minnesota were waiting to hear. Our Covid-battered economy and the safety of our residents and environment

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SENATOR MARK JOHNSON TO SERVE AS CHAIR OF THE SENATE’S COMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING

The Minnesota Senate Republicans have announced the committee structure and Chairs for the upcoming session. Senator Mark Johnson (R- East Grand Forks) will serve as the Chair of the newly formed Committee on Redistricting when the 92nd legislative session begins in January. “I am eager to serve as the Chair of the Redistricting Committee. This

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