Today we hope you will join us in remembering former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic, who we lost one year ago today. She was known for her tireless work ethic, quick wit, and unyielding kindness. She was driven by service, not the spotlight.

Merry Christmas, Minnesota!

Attacks on gender-affirming care are attacks on kids, families, and medical professionals. Senator Scott Dibble condemns federal efforts to criminalize lifesaving care and stands with transgender youth. Read Sen. Scott Dibble's full statement here: senatedfl.mn/senator-scot...

As families gather to light the menorah, Hanukkah reminds us that even a small light can push back against darkness. Wishing a meaningful and joyful Hanukkah to Jewish communities across Minnesota and the world. Chag Sameach. #happyhanukkah #chagsameach

No one should fear a heating shut-off in a Minnesota winter. The Cold Weather Rule helps keeps the heat on during our cold winter months. Learn more about shut-off protections and your rights here: mn.gov/puc/consumer...

Paid Leave is coming to Minnesota on January 1! This transformative program strengthens financial security for working people and improves health outcomes for Minnesotans of all ages. Minnesota is ready for Paid Leave! Visit paidleave.mn.gov to learn more.

When the federal shutdown ended, Congressional Republicans voted for a short-sighted and overreaching provision that would end Minnesota's nation leading model on hemp-derived THC beverages. We visited a MN facility making these beverages to hear how this will devastate their business.

We call on Republican legislators to publicly repudiate President Trump’s hateful, dehumanizing statements about Minnesota’s Somali community. “Dehumanization is not abstract. It is a precursor to violence.”

Our state budget forecast today made clear that, in Minnesota we did our job. We built a strong economy and invested in our people. But Republican cuts are jeopardizing that work to fund tax cuts for the rich. They need stop the grift and start supporting Minnesotans. senatedfl.mn/majority-lea...

📢 New parents: You can start applying for Paid Leave NOW! Paid Leave passed by DFLers in 2023 goes into effect January 1, 2026! If you welcomed a baby in 2025, you can apply for up to 12 weeks of bonding leave in the new year. Learn more at paidleave.mn.gov.

The Trump administration targeting Somali Minnesotans is not about finding criminals, it is an effort to sow chaos, scare people, and demonize immigrants and Muslims. We stand with our Somali communities.

Today is World AIDS Day, a day of solidarity for people who are affected by HIV, for remembering those lost, and standing together in this fight. MN has a comprehensive plan to end new HIV infections and improve health outcomes for people living with HIV. www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/hiv...

Nyob Zoo Xyoo Tshiab! Since Hmong communities arrived in Minnesota 50 years ago, they continue to make our state a more creative and prosperous place to live. Warm wishes to all who celebrate Noj Peb Caug!

On Native American Heritage Day, we honor the vibrant Dakota and Ojibwe communities whose roots on this land stretch back thousands of years. We recognize their resilience in the face of historical and ongoing oppression, and celebrate the ways Native people shape MN’s past, present, and future.

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re fighting food insecurity by investing in food shelves, expanding nutrition assistance, building a farm to school program, and feeding every student in MN schools. If you need help this holiday season, you can find assistance at hungersolutions.org.

Legislators are seeking answers and information about federal authorities in St. Paul today. We have compiled resources for Minnesotans related to immigration to help our neighbors navigate their rights and next steps. senatedfl.mn/immigration-...

No one should fear a heating shut-off in a Minnesota winter. The Cold Weather Rule helps keeps the heat on during our cold winter months. Learn more about shut-off protections and your rights here: mn.gov/puc/consumer...

Donald Trump’s threats of execution toward members of Congress put lives in danger and have no place in our democracy. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy and House DFL Leader Zack Stephenson released the following statements: @mnhousedfl.bsky.social

On this day, we remember and mourn the lives lost to anti-transgender hate and violence. We will never forget them, and we will never stop working to protect our transgender neighbors from hate and from harm.

As Congress considers blocking states from regulating AI, Minnesotans are already seeing real-world harm targeted at our children, and even our elections. DFLers are standing up to prevent these abuses when the federal government won’t. States must retain the power to protect their people.

Welcome, Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger! With the swearing-in ceremony today, the Minnesota Senate is back at a full complement of 67 members and every Minnesotan can have their voice heard at the Capitol. #mnleg

Trump’s new caps on student loans will stop people from going to college and pursuing fields like healthcare where we already have critical shortages. Why would we punish people for wanting an education? #mnleg #studentloans #highereducation youtube.com/shorts/1dboV...

The federal deal to end the shutdown will make hemp-derived THC products in Minnesota essentially illegal, jeopardizing over 5,000 licensed businesses and $200 million a year. This is a reckless interference into Minnesota's marketplace and Congress needs to fix it before irreparable harm is done.

We are grateful today and every day for the sacrifice and service of our veterans. We can never repay the debt we owe to our veterans, but we need to have their backs. The Senate DFL Will always support the needs of veterans and their families.

Big emphasis on the *Minnesota* in our name right now. 😬

Congratulations to Senator-Elect Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger! We are excited to welcome you to the Minnesota Senate.

It’s Election Day! Local elections impact everything from school funding to public safety. Polls are open until 8PM, don’t wait! Go to MNvotes.gov to find your polling place and see your ballot!

Minnesota, today is Election Day! Your local vote impacts schools, public services, & leadership. Polls are open until 8 PM. Make your voice heard! Find your polling place at mnvotes.gov.

In the richest country in the world, the courts had to tell the Donald Trump that he couldn’t let people starve. 🔗 www.startribune.com/judges-could...

Trump is rolling back protections we passed in 2024 that kept medical debt off credit reports. As healthcare costs rise under the Republican big bill and tax credits for working families expire, more Minnesotans will face medical bills they can’t afford, and now, that debt could wreck their credit.

Applications are closing soon for Minnesota Senate internships! Be part of the legislative process and gain valuable experience working with Senate offices during the 2026 session. Apply online by November 5! www.senate.mn/departments/...

People don’t have enough food, and Trump is building a golden ballroom. People don’t have enough food, and Trump is bailing out Argentina. People don’t have enough food, and Trump is buying a second plane for Kristi Noem.

Minnesota is stepping up to support families as the federal shutdown threatens food assistance for 440,000 Minnesotans. Today, Governor Walz announced a $4 million in emergency food shelf funding so Minnesota families can put food on the table.

Tump is focused on demolishing the White House to build himself a ballroom, while his shutdown is stalling food support and heating assistance for everyday Americans. We are focused on the hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans impacted by Trump’s policies, and the 20,000 people going without pay.

The Trump shutdown is delaying funding that helps Minnesotans pay their heating bills, but there's plenty of money to go around for the Trump family, billionaires, and to bail out Argentina. Congressional Republicans need to end the shutdown and prioritize the needs of Minnesotans.

Wishing everyone celebrating in Minnesota and around the world a happy and bright #Diwali! May the Festival of Lights bring hope, joy, and prosperity to all. 🪔

Last week the Senate Capital Investment Committee embarked on its tour of Northeastern Minnesota, and heard directly from residents and communities about their local infrastructure needs. The best way to learn about what Minnesotans need than by meeting face to face and hearing directly from them.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the histories, cultures, and continued contributions of Native peoples across our state. The Capitol's new Tribal Flag Plaza displays the flags of the 11 sovereign tribal nations serving as a lasting tribute to the strength and leadership. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Sylvia Rivera was a gay liberation and transgender activist who championed the rights of people pushed to the margins. Of Venezuelan and Puerto Rican descent, her legacy is a reminder that Latinx history is LGBTQ+ history is American history. #hispanicheritagemonth #latinxheritagemonth

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate of LGBTQIA2S+ identities and the anniversary of the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights at the height of the AIDS epidemic. The Senate Queer Caucus includes Senators Clare Oumou Verbeten, Scott Dibble, Erin Maye Quade, & Lindsey Port.

SNAP helps keep people fed. Trump’s budget would cut food support for 45,000 Minnesotans and raise local taxes to feed fewer people. These cuts won't fix anything, they’ll just make hunger worse for working families, seniors, and kids across Minnesota. #mnleg #foodinsecurity #hungerawareness

Trump just canceled $464M in clean energy grants for Minnesota, threatening key transmission projects and driving up costs for northern Minnesota families. Sen. Hauschild is calling Rep. Stauber to demand these partisan cuts be reversed. Minnesotans shouldn’t pay the price for Washington’s games.

Yesterday, legislators, staff and friends gathered with the family of Senator Kari Dziedzic to celebrate the dedication of the Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic Memorial Bridge, the 10th Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis.

Minnesotans and Americans deserve (among other things): ▪️Healthcare ▪️Functioning government It is a shame that Republicans, with full control of the federal government, could deliver neither. #republicanshutdown #healthcare #mnleg

Minnesotans and Americans deserve (among other things): ▪️Healthcare ▪️Functioning government It is a shame that Republicans, with full control of the federal government, could deliver neither. #republicanshutdown #healthcare #mnleg

Wishing all who observe Yom Kippur an easy fast and good final sealing. G’mar Chatimah Tovah!

62,000 Minnesotans are expected to lose private coverage in 2026 because prices are skyrocketing thanks to the Republican big budget bill. That’s on top of 140,000 losing Medicaid. Healthcare should be affordable, not a luxury.

The Senate DFL has been working to find compromises to prevent gun violence and protect our communities. We need Republicans to come to the table. #specialsession #gunviolenceprevention #mnleg

In 1977, Conrado Vega became the first Latino elected to the Minnesota Legislature. A son of Mexican immigrants, Vega represented South St. Paul and worked to ensure that Latino voices were included in state decision-making. (1/2) #HispanicHeritageMonth

Extreme Risk Protection Orders have been used 281 times to prevent dangerous people from using guns in schools, workplaces, or against police officers. We’ve got more work to do, but this law has saved lives in communities across Minnesota. 🔗: www.startribune.com/red-flag-gun...