Private Prison + profit motive + ICE is a recipe for human tragedy. The health and safety of those detained is a Minnesota priority and ICE has a deadly record. If it opens, and I hope it doesn’t, we must work to protect the lives of those detained inside. www.startribune.com/appleton-pri...

Long-shuttered Appleton, Minn., prison to reopen for ICE detainees

The 1,600-bed prison is expected to open this fall. Contractors started repairs on the facility last year.

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The president of the United States, when given a choice between attacking Iran...or Minnesota.

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Trump: "We heard in Minnesota there was a cyberattack and they blame it on Iran. I don't think so. I blame it on Minnesota because they're grossly incompetent. Iran's got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota."

In a contest between @erinmayequade.bsky.social and the American people versus Musk, I’m with Erin and the people. Elon picked the wrong fight and the wrong side.

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Elon Musk is suing to block my law that bans nudificafion technology. It’s time to Rein in Big Tech. secure.actblue.com/donate/rein-... #ReinInBigTech #nudification #mnleg

I’m ready for the work we are doing together with leaders and chambers across the nation. Ready to fight and ready to win.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee@thedlcc.bsky.social · 2w ago

Congratulations to NM House Speaker @javierfornm.bsky.social and MN Senate Majority Leader @epmurphymn.bsky.social on their new officer roles on our Board of Directors! They've shown incredible leadership while on our board, and we couldn’t be more excited for them to take on these new roles.

Praise to the forward looking leadership of Sen Bobby Joe Champion and Rep Emma Greenman. The States run elections. Minnesota assures full, fair, equitable, and secure access to the ballot, where ever you live and whoever you are. www.startribune.com/republican-r...

Opinion | When the Supreme Court decimated the Voting Rights Act, Minnesota was ready

As the Trump administration ramps up attacks on democracy and voting rights, Minnesota has an extra layer of defense: a state Voting Rights Act, write DFL lawmakers Emma Greenman and Bobby Joe Champio...

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Early this morning with striking hospice nurses. My family experienced the skilled caregiving of hospice when we lost our mom. A unique specialty, these nurses guide families through loss with dignity. Pay them. Pay them well. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

So much to see at HCMC. Got into a hyperbaric chamber, the emergency department, up to the helipad, and into a meeting with mission driven providers who are committed to their patients and care. This session’s work for HCMC and other distressed hospitals was critical and it’s ongoing.

Thinking of Melissa today

Hiking into the woods to celebrate and remember the radiant lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman and Gilbert. 💙

Thanks to Paul Cumings @paulcumings.bsky.social. Celebrating the lives of Melissa, Mark, and Gilbert with cake, bread, stories and each other brings comfort and rest.

The St Paul City Council and Mayor Kaohly Her proclaimed June 14th for Melissa and Mark Hortman and Gilbert. It was my honor to join them. May their memories be a blessing.

Thank you to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women for the honor of joining your national conference this morning. In a room of power, we talked policy, advocacy, and how we make change. With President Virginia W. Harris, Toni Carter, and Fatima Moore.

Democrats have filed to run in every of the 201 legislative seats on the ballot this fall. It’s historic and a big damn deal.

A weekend of work, fellowship, and hope. We are ready for the work, and the fight, for our future.

This was a challenging and productive session. Sen @erinmayequade.bsky.social with strong bipartisan support, led this effort to establish social media protections for young people under age 16. Gov Walz signed it into law today, www.startribune.com/minnesota-ad...

Minnesota adopts law to limit some teens’ social media use

To follow the law, social media companies must figure out which users are under 16, and turn off “addictive” features.

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We moved muscular policy, leaving the talking points behind. Prevent fraud, hold proven wrongdoers accountable, strengthen the services people count on, and restore confidence in what we can accomplish together. Incredible work for our future. www.startribune.com/minnesota-la...

Minnesota lawmakers made fighting fraud a priority. Here’s what their plans will do.

Legislators added Medicaid fraud investigators and started modernizing outdated social services technology and more.

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Personal and powerful, Ms. Demuth is a survivor of a Minnesota school shooting. We should listen, and act, for our children and their lives. www.startribune.com/mn-gun-contr...

Shelisa Demuth: What my mother got wrong on gun reform

Shelisa Demuth, daughter of House Speaker Lisa Demuth and a school shooting survivor, has been publicly critical of the state GOP's failure to pass an assault weapons ban.

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Gorgeous morning on the St Croix River. Everyone caught fish. Thanks to Evan, our excellent guide, and @governorwalz.mn.gov who caught the biggest fish.

TELL YOUR REPS: MN needs a senate vote on #SF3699 aka "protected spaces and show us your faces" aka #STOPlawlessICE 💯 THRILLED to have 5 great #mnleg #mnsenate state senators as authors -- including Senate Leader Erin Murphy!! @epmurphymn.bsky.social

Sweaty, joyful, sub caucusing at the #Mighty64 DFL convention.

Big moments, big crowds, and hope. There is joy in our fight.

“They picked the wrong town.” -Bruce Springsteen 💙

Spirited and faithful Minnesotans gathered at the Minnesota Capitol. Feed the hungry. Heal the sick. Welcome the stranger. #PalmSunday2026

Thursday’s efforts to move forward a ban on high-capacity magazines and on semiautomatic military-style assault weapons both failed on 67-67 party-line procedural votes. Senate leaders on gun violence prevention remain committed to making our communities and Minnesota a safer place.

This, from Harper Moyski’s parents, Mike and Jackie. As the Senate takes up gun violence today, know your gut wrenching testimony, the empty desks and invitation to join in song are with me, with us, and in our work. www.startribune.com/opinion-does...

Opinion | Does our testimony about our daughter’s death even matter?

Our daughter, Harper Moyski, was killed at Annunciation. But recounting our personal tragedy has done little so far to sway legislators who have already made up their minds on guns, the authors write.

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Because of Donald Trump and complicit Republicans, health care is unaffordable in Minnesota. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Uninsured rate in Minnesota spikes, climbing to the highest level in 6 years

Uninsurance rates have risen across the state and among nearly all demographic groups, highlighting persistent disparities, the health department said.

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It’s convention season; time to lift our voices for the future. I believe in us. #JoyFightWin

Just 6 days ago, this president said the future of Iran was in the hands of the Iranian people. Now we know that wasn’t true. And we know he doesn’t know what he’s doing or why in his $50 billion war. www.axios.com/2026/03/05/i...

Exclusive: Trump says he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader

"Khamenei's son is unacceptable to me. We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran."

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This is the beginning of Kristi Noem’s accountability, not the end.

Joined colleagues and faith leaders in a message of peace and unity, breaking bread together. Thanks to Reps Samakab Hussein and Dave Baker for a meaningful evening. Ramadan Mubarak!