Minnesota Senate

10/08/2026

What time is it?
It’s Crunch Time – aka the Great Apple Crunch!

Today, dozens of families joined us at the Capitol to kick off Farm to Kids Month and bite into free, locally grown apples.

And this is just the beginning. Throughout October, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the Minnesota Department of Education, and partners across the state are recognizing the farmers who grow nutritious, local food for Minnesota’s kids.

Farm to Kids Month supports a statewide plan to expand local purchasing and agricultural education in K–12 schools and early care settings. Thanks to bipartisan support, the Senate’s latest Omnibus Agriculture Bill increased funding for programs like these - helping more Minnesota children connect with fresh, local food.

10/06/2026

Minnesotans visited food shelves more than 9 million times in 2025. When federal funding for those food shelves disappeared, Minnesota stepped up - launching the Farm to Food Security Grant Program to keep families fed and support local farmers.

10/01/2026

As rural areas lose access to local healthcare, the question becomes: can mergers help? Senators are hearing from experts right now.

Watch the latest Committee on Health and Human Services meeting live, or stream it here later:

Agenda:Health Care System Mergers*NOTE: Due to the fluid natur...

08/27/2026

✅ Fun, fried food
✅ Live Entertainment and Demonstrations
✅ Agriculture and Art Displays
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✅ Minnesota Senate Opinion Poll

Save a spot on your Great Minnesota Get-Together schedule to stop by the Education Building and see us!

Senators and staff will be on hand to answer your questions - and we hope you’ll answer a few of ours, too. This year’s opinion poll includes 11 questions on topics like artificial intelligence (A.I.), data centers, and e-bike regulations.

So, remember - as you enjoy all the unforgettable experiences at the Minnesota State Fair, take a moment to make your voice heard, too.

08/26/2026

Who will lead the state's newest fraud-fighting agency?
The search for those candidates begins today!

The bipartisan commission charged with recruiting and recommending candidates for Minnesota's new Office of Inspector General meets for the first time today at 10 AM.

The leader of this office will safeguard the integrity, accountability, and transparency of state agencies and programs, as well as establish and enforce statewide standards for fraud prevention.

You can watch the commission meeting live or stream it here later:
https://www.house.mn.gov/Live/1

08/12/2026

A new state park honoring Melissa and Mark Hortman could be coming to the Capitol grounds, and some of that work starts today.

The Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park working group meets for the first time today. The group will develop recommendations, prepare a full report, and draft legislation for the park and its funding.

The meeting begins at 1 PM. Watch live or stream later here:
https://www.house.mn.gov/Live/1

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

ICYMI: New Minnesota laws took effect on Saturday, August 1 - including one that adds important new protections for young Minnesotans against grooming. The measure passed with unanimous support in both the Senate and House.

07/30/2026

New domestic violence laws take effect this Saturday, August 1.

Now, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is sharing how these laws will strengthen public safety across the state.

Watch the news conference live starting at 3:30 PM, or stream it here later:
https://www.youtube.com/live/cXsjkI6q-Mg?si=e2LyTFbz6MhdX13h

07/10/2026

Around 60% of Minnesota’s Medicaid providers offering high-risk services were dropped from the state’s program as a result of the Department of Human Services' revalidation efforts. At a Senate Human Services Committee meeting, Senators asked DHS leadership for answers, while people affected by those disenrollments talked about their experiences as a result of those actions.