In a recent release from Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, the legislator declares a perfect scorecard voting attendance record. What does this mean?

Defendants in a court of law who are declared incompetent may soon find themselves moving through the court system faster with a new bill that was just passed in the Minnesota House.

Despite the Minnesota Senate passage of a paid leave plan, the DFL says it does not come close to funding what is needed to make a significant impact in the state.

It was another busy week for Gov. Tim Walz last week as he celebrated direct payments to frontline workers, purchased his fishing license, proclaimed small business week and announced investments for urban parks and equitable outdoor access.

Gov. Tim Walz called up the Minnesota National Guard to support emergency flood operations in northwestern Minnesota, signed unemployment insurance and frontline worker relief bill, extended the executive order to help fight spread of avian influenza and made some judicial appointments last week.

An act that took effect recently can prevent, as the title implies, in helping health consumers from being surprised by a costly medical bill.

Last week, Gov. Tim Walz delivered his annual State of the State Address, attended a groundbreaking for a highway expansion project and appointed a new addiction and recovery director to help combat the opioid epidemic and tackle addiction in the state.

It’s not a done deal yet, but the Minnesota House of Representatives has included an eight year extension of the state historic tax credit in the omnibus tax bill.

Gov. Tim Walz continued his tour across the state promoting the administration’s proposed budget and surveyed recent tornado damage in Taopi.

Gov. Tim Walz dealt with several big issues last week, among them, he signed a bill into law to advance the state’s continued efforts to control and contain H5N1 (bird flu). The first part of the 2022 Minnesota legislative session is in the books, as the legislature went into recess for East…

It was another busy week for Gov. Tim Walz, dealing with the avian flu situation and promoting the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative, as well as making a few more appointments and announcing vacancies in state government.

Gov. Tim Walz has announced the activation of a USDA emergency response team to support the state’s disease control and containment efforts of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) or bird flu, which poses a low risk to humans but is currently confirmed in three poultry flocks in Minnesota.

Gov. Tim Walz spent last week lauding the highest job gains in the state since the late 1990s, and continued barnstorming the state promoting the Walz-Flanagan Budget to Move Minnesota Forward.

As previously announced, State Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, is running for the Minnesota Senate, officially launching his campaign to fill the District 08 seat Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen is vacating.

Sen. Julia Coleman, R-Waconia, and Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, on Monday introduced a paid family and medical leave proposal which expands access and provides tax incentives to businesses which offer the benefit to their employees.

Political season has arrived, and with it, a slew of candidates have announced candidacies amongst a sea change caused by Minnesota’s political redistricting.

Do children understand how personal finance works? How credit works, or the implications of student loans for college? Members of the Minnesota House are now considering a bill that would make it a state law that would make it mandatory that a student would be required to take a personal fin…

It’s an overwhelming problem around the state — bringing old wastewater treatment plants up-to-date and replacing lead water service lines. Many already know about the dangers of lead exposure being linked to serious health impacts.

Last week, Gov. Tim Walz continued touring the state to discuss with local officials about his public safety proposal, ‘Move Minnesota Forward’, signed two bills into law and signed an emergency executive order.

It is no question that businesses in rural West Central Minnesota, including Otter Tail County, suffered greatly as a result of the pandemic. Additionally, the continuing supply chain issues affecting retail and almost every other sector of the economy have been adversely effected.

Gov. Tim Walz continued to promote his “Move Minnesota Forward” signature legislation last week. Walz also met with President Joe Biden, and continued his outreach to Ukrainian groups and churches in a show of support for the country during the ongoing Ukrainian war with Russia.

It’s a pressing issue in the state — the protection of clean water. As simple as it may seem, the issues are very complex and the urgency to craft workable legislation for guidelines that satisfy both sides of the political aisle is gaining traction.

Last week at the Capitol, Gov. Tim Walz, who had to issue a writ of special election to fill a vacancy in the current Congressional District 1, launched a statewide public safety tour, issued a bipartisan response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and made a few appointments.

The Minnesota Legislature session concluded its third week on Feb. 18. Gov. Tim Walz was busy throughout the course of the week.

While Otter Tail County is still in the 7th Congressional District, the senate and house districts have changed. So, instead of 8 and 8A, it will be known as 9 and 9A for the next ten years.

As the legislative session continues, Gov. Tim Walz made recommendations for judicial candidates, approved disaster assistance for eight counties in southern Minnesota affected by a severe thunderstorm in December of 2021, announced that the selection process was opened for a new transportat…

The 2022 session has begun and most of the focus right now is on drafting bills and introducing them in preparation for taking the first steps in the legislative process.

We all know the dangers of driving with snow and ice on the roads, but driving with snow and ice on your vehicle is also a hazard. Always take time to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before traveling. This is for your safety and the safety of other drivers. Snow and ice left on you…

The first few days last week were productive for Gov. Tim Walz in the Minnesota Legislature, with Walz signing a bill to support first responders and workers on the front lines of COVID-19.

Question: It’s so cold in the winter, I am thinking about getting one of those fuzzy steering wheel covers. I think they will help keep my hands warm while driving. But my question is, are they legal?

Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Local Jobs and Projects Plan

The 2022 Minnesota precinct caucuses are quickly approaching. The Otter Tail County precinct caucuses, as well as all precinct caucuses across the state, will be held on Feb. 1 from 7-9 p.m.

State Rep. Jordan Rasmusson, R-Fergus Falls, has announced he is seeking to fill the seat of outgoing District 8 State Senator Bill Ingebrigtsen, who recently announced that after his current term is over, he is calling it quits.

Minnesotans looking for private health insurance in 2022 have until 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 15, to enroll in coverage through MNsure.

The Minnesota State Patrol is urging extreme caution if needing to travel and is asking all motorists to slow down following a winter storm and blizzard warning issued Tuesday night.