Seventy-five years of sports tips and scoops is more than a hall-of-fame career! Former Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman chosen for National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame www.startribune.com/former-star-...

Fact: Trump says he will “run” a country of more than 28 million people. That’s larger than the population of the upper Midwest—Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, & Michigan combined. Question: How about focusing on health care premiums in the U.S. instead?

In Duluth, I joined Adam and Ryan with Wild State Cider to discuss the federal hemp ban, which will hurt small businesses, farmers, and workers despite our state’s strong safety standards. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.

Costs are rising, and millions of Americans are seeing their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Republicans in Congress let key tax credits expire. Instead of working to lower costs for the American people, Trump decided to go “run” another country.

The President is literally endorsing the crazy conspiracy reasoning of a multiple murderer. An assassin. Is running Venezuela putting him over the edge? Think of how Melissa’s and Mark’s family feel when they see this. But that’s the point, the President doesn’t care.

Yes, Maduro is a bad guy. But the President now says we will “run” another country of more than 28 million people for an undetermined time. How many American service members will be put in harm’s way — without even a vote in Congress?

My statement on the administration’s military strikes on Venezuela:

Millions are losing health care and premiums are rising. What are we hearing from Mar-a-Lago… Caviar anyone?

In Rochester today with Mayor Norton and Police Chief Franklin to discuss city priorities and the importance of supporting law enforcement. I’m committed to ensuring our officers have the resources, tools, and protections they need to keep our communities safe.

A historic day in St. Paul for the inauguration of Kaohly Her as Mayor of St. Paul! I look forward to working together to ensure our capital city is strong. Also good to see Congresswoman McCollum.

Welcome to 2026 courtesy of Congressional Republicans. The GOP blocked every one of our attempts to extend these tax credits, but we won’t stop working to lower costs.

In these divided times, it's important to find common ground when we can. I led bipartisan wins last year including the TAKE IT DOWN Act to combat revenge porn & deepfakes and the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act for firefighters who die from job-related cancers. san.com/cc/four-time...

2025 was a tough year. But a new, beautiful Minnesota snowfall brings a moment of renewal and hope. We must stand our ground, but also find common ground when we can. Happy New Year—let’s get to work.

Happy New Year! As we welcome 2026 this morning, wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and hopeful year ahead. 🎉

New York Times Square ball? Meet the St. Paul hockey puck! Closing out 2025 with Mayor Carter and friends at the New Year’s Eve Puck Drop celebration. Wishing everyone in the State of Hockey a safe and fun New Year’s Eve!

The rubble of the White House East Wing in new Washington Post photos today. All for a ballroom for his pals. I’m ready to ring out 2025 and ring in a year of renewal of the American spirit (like people over gold gilded bathrooms) in 2026.

I visited Wild State Cider in Duluth to highlight why the hemp ban doesn't work — threatening 2,700 MN jobs and hurting farmers and small businesses across our state. I’m working across the aisle to support responsible hemp businesses that strengthen our economy.

At midnight tonight, the health care tax credits expire, causing insurance premiums to double for tens of millions of Americans. Republicans in Congress have blocked every attempt to extend these credits but we’ll keep fighting to lower health care costs.

Terrible news. My heart is with Tatiana Schlossberg’s husband George, her parents Caroline and Edwin, her siblings Rose and Jack, and the Kennedy Schlossberg family. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...

At Wild State Cider in Duluth to discuss the harmful federal hemp ban, which threatens 2,700 Minnesota jobs. This hits small businesses, farmers, and workers hard. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.

Love this: 12 Minnesota state parks are hosting “First Day Hikes” on January 1, from Lake Bemidji to Tettegouche. Grab a pair of shoes (or snowshoes) and enjoy our beautiful outdoors! www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/north...

In less than 48 hours, the health care tax credits expire. We will keep fighting to lower health care costs, but Republicans in Congress have blocked every attempt to extend these credits, which means health insurance premiums will double for tens of millions of Americans.

Not the ball drop we wanted for the New Year. Republicans could have so easily voted to extend the credits. One year. Two years. Three years. They rejected all. Cartoon from the Washington Post

After 80 years, the remains of Minnesota WWII hero Capt. Willibald Bianchi—a Medal of Honor recipient from New Ulm—are finally coming home. His bravery saved lives and his story reminds us of a solemn promise that we bring every hero home. www.military.com/daily-news/i...

Tourism supports jobs in Minnesota and across the country. I introduced the bipartisan VISIT USA Act to restore Brand USA—funded by visa fees from international visitors, not taxpayer dollars. This boosts tourism, jobs, and local economies.

Farmers like the Johnsons from Kenyon are hardworking and resilient, but Trump's tariffs have cost them. Farmers don't just want temporary relief—they want reliable access to markets for long-term stability. www.startribune.com/us-farms-aid...

Trump finishes 2025 with his plans for marble armrests (what?), gold-plated bathroom fixtures, and massive new ballroom. Americans? Still waiting on those lower costs he promised.

Families are struggling with skyrocketing costs, especially health care. In 2026, we will keep fighting for the issues that affect your pocketbook — like lowering health care premiums and protecting your access to care.

Whether as a Navy SEAL or as a firefighter, Tim Bertz dedicated his life and extraordinary career to serving and protecting others. John and I offer our deepest condolences to his family and to all those who served alongside and loved him. www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...

Abigail and I on a pre-blizzard hike. The calm before the storm. Photo taken by John!

With snow expected across much of Minnesota, watch for the snowmen. Here’s Abigail and me — and our giant snowman that was twice as tall as she was. Be sure to plan ahead and stay safe out there. ❄️ ⛄️

🚨 Bad news for farmers and rural America: In just the first 5 months of the Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture has lost nearly 20% of its workforce. That includes the workers who help farmers struggling with tariffs and who respond to avian flu outbreaks.

Great start for Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Tournament happening in St. Paul! A huge night for Minnesota’s own Will Zellers — a Maple Grove native and the son of former MN House Speaker Kurt Zellers — with 2 goals in a 6–3 win over Germany. 🏒🇺🇸 www.startribune.com/team-usa-ope...

When stuff like this happens, a president has a choice: own it and change course or blame it and go to the golf course. Bets? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

The sign that you have truly maxed out on your holiday decorations: putting Nutcracker-themed toothpicks on your daughter’s pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.

I led the bipartisan bill — now law — to help the families of firefighters who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers. This is a critical victory for our first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.

Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating! John, Abigail, and I send our warmest wishes for a joyful week filled with family and loved ones. 🕯️✨

As 2025 comes to a close, I wrote about the challenges we face and the work ahead. Government must work for people. That means more housing, health and child care as well as more accountability and less chaos and high costs. That’s my North Star for 2026. www.postbulletin.com/opinion/colu...

Two giant Christmas trees — one with Abigail as a baby, and one with my sister and me as kids.

Grateful for Christmas memories — my dad in Ely, and my mom and me when I was six months old. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a chance to make new memories today.

Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone across Minnesota and around the world a joyful day with the people you love. 🎄 ✨

My mom took this photo at Christmas of my dad Jim (in his mistletoe bow tie), my sister, and me. Grateful for family and all the memories that come with this season. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve.

Christmas church pageants of yore: Abigail playing the angel with much gusto

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from my family — John, Abigail, her dog Bluey, and me!

This Christmas Eve, my heart is with Sophie, Colin, and the entire Hortman family after the unimaginable loss of Melissa and Mark — two extraordinary Minnesotans who gave so much to our state.

Our Minneapolis firefighters are marking 15 years of visiting burn survivors at Hennepin Healthcare during the holidays. Thank you for bringing gifts and hope, and for reminding patients that they are not alone.

This is a grotesque abuse of power. If you ever wondered if there are any limits to what Trump will do for his ballroom funders/platform pals, this answers it for you: there are none. U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/t...

I joined local firefighters and the family of Fire Captain Mike Paidar who we lost way too young to cancer. We worked together to pass my bipartisan Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, which will provide support to families of firefighters lost to service-related cancers.

Major breaking news: Supreme Court Refuses to Allow National Guard Deployment in Chicago www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12...