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KROX caught up with Senator Mark Johnson on some of the things they have been working on in St. Paul. One topic is getting driving tests back in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and other area cities. The other topic is the environmental bill that takes a look at the holding ponds at American Crystal Sugar. […]
On Monday, the Minnesota Senate unanimously voted to pass Senator Mark Johnson’s Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Orders for Protection Act. The bill would recognize domestic violence protection orders from Canada in Minnesota. “I am glad to carry this commonsense bill forward,” said Senator Mark Johnson (R-East Grand Forks). “The bill is a protective shield
The Minnesota Legislature is approaching the midway point in the 2021 session. The deadline for almost all types of bills to be presented in committee is coming up quickly. “We are now hearing bills during the day and somewhat in the evening,” said Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston). “Friday (March 12) is our first deadline, so
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
The Crookston Chamber will host the 2020 Meet the Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. Because of the COVID-19 restriction, the forum is not open to a public audience, explains Chamber Director Terri Heggie. “KROX will be doing a live feed,” said Heggie. “Something different this year is it will not be
This week, the finance and policy divisions of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, and Housing Committee will be holding joint committee hearings in Clearwater and Crookston. The hearings, chaired by Senator Bill Weber (R-Luverne) and Senator Torrey Westrom (R-Elbow Lake) are an opportunity for constituents to hear from, and speak directly with, legislators regarding agricultural-related
