Representative Marion Rarick

10/05/2026

Happy National 4-H Week to all the 4-H members, parents, volunteers and leaders making a difference across our state.

09/26/2026

Minnesota has a proud outdoor heritage, and hunting and fishing are a big part of it. Today we recognize the hunters, anglers, families and conservationists who help keep these traditions alive and our natural resources strong. Happy National Hunting and Fishing Day!

09/22/2026

Minnesota agriculture is built on hard work. Thanks for all you do as, this week, we recognize the importance of farm safety and health.

09/16/2026

Good quote regarding Minnesota's pervasive fraud problem: "Until we get it where people fear things, then they're gonna keep doing it," Lunde said.

The Hennepin County board set aside $2 million but could only pay $500,000 to legitimate businesses because so many fraudsters tried to apply

09/11/2026

On this September 11, we remember the victims of the attacks and the brave first responders who put their own lives at risk to save others. Their courage, sacrifice and service are part of our nation's history. We owe it to future generations to remember what happened and never forget.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to the hardworking Americans who keep our communities going. Thank you for your efforts.

09/02/2026

Best wishes to students and teachers who are getting back into the classroom as the new school year begins. Good luck!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Normandale says it has processed nearly 30,000 fraudulent or potentially fraudulent applications. That's just one example of why the legislature earlier this year provided funding for the Minnesota State system to combat ghost student fraud. I'm interested to see if this will allow schools to crack down on this theft or if additional measures are necessary in 2027.

The threat of “ghost students” has become so prevalent at Minnesota’s largest community college that administrators now say nearly a third of all applications to the school are potentially fraudulent.

08/24/2026

There's a lot to chew on in this story. But, overall, it paints a picture of the depths to which fraud has infiltrated our state and we need more than lip service to address this problem in the meaningful ways taxpayers deserve.