Happy National Night Out! Thank you to the neighbors, volunteers, city staff, and first responders for making these events possible! Our communities are safer and more welcoming when folks come together to share space and connect!

Happy 236th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard! On August 4th, 1790, Congress commissioned the building of ten cutters to start the storied history of the USCG.

Happy 65th Birthday President Obama! Thank you for your tireless work to expand access to high-quality health care and lower prices for millions of Americans through the Affordable Care Act. We must continue working to protect our care! Wishing you and Michelle a great celebration!

Tomorrow the East Side Freedom Library hosts a discussion with an economist who has worked in communities damaged by mines run by Chilean mining giant Antofagasta. This same company wants to mine in the Boundary Waters watershed. Learn more: eastsidefreedomlibrary.org/event/connec...

Connecting Struggles: From Chile to the Boundary Waters, Community Resistance to Antofagasta Minerals Corp - East Side Freedom Library

Tuesday, August 4 | 6:00–8:00 p.m | East Side Freedom Library Connecting Struggles: From Chile to the Boundary Waters, Community Resistance to Antofagasta Minerals Corp Chilean communities have been r...

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Kay Granger was a trailblazer, and I am saddened to hear of her passing. I am thinking of her family and friends at this time. As the first woman to Chair the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and the second woman to Chair the full Appropriations Committee, she was an inspiration to us all.

I’m wishing my friend and colleague Rep. Marcy Kaptur a quick recovery after she was injured in a car accident yesterday. Thank you to the first responders who acted quickly.

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This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck. She is active, alert, and being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Early voting for primary races ends on August 10. No matter where you live or who you support, make sure to make your voice heard by showing up at your polling station to cast your ballot. To learn more on the voting process visit ⬇️

The voting process: Answers to your voting and election questions in Minnesota

Election Day is approaching quickly. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the upcoming election. Learn more about when and where to vote, how to register, voting early and absente...

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Congratulations to the Frogtown community radio station WFNU as they mark ten years of providing local shows, stories, music, and conversations amplifying local voices!

St. Paul: Frogtown radio station WFNU marks 10th anniversary

An open house on Saturday will include music, food, behind-the-scenes tours and community activities.

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The 4th Annual Rondo Block Party kicks off tomorrow at 11AM - 6 PM, celebrating the historic Rondo neighborhood’s legacy, impact, and cultural heritage in Saint Paul. Festivities include live music, food trucks, and more.

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The Rondo Block Party will serve as a beacon of community pride, showcasing local talents, businesses, and the cultural heritage of Rondo, while also creating opportunities for engagement, dialogue, a...

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Last year, President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill ripped $1 trillion out of Medicaid and threw 10 million Americans off their health care. Democrats are fighting to reverse it and restore the coverage Americans need. You deserve better.

This is right thing to do in Minnesota and in Washington. Rampant corruption in the Trump White House has shown that it's time to ban administration officials and Members of Congress from insider trading, too.

Gov. Walz bans state employees from using insider information to place bets • Minnesota Reformer

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state employees from using inside information to bet on prediction market sites like Kalshi and Polymarket. The executive order comes a day ...

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Local governments and small businesses need better tools to protect critical infrastructure and personal data from cyberattacks. That's why I've worked with Metro State University to prioritize federal funding to strengthen Minnesota's cybersecurity efforts.

South St. Paul reports cybersecurity attack targeting water utilities

Drinking water and other operations remained normal thanks to implementation of contingency procedures, the city said.

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The congressional nomination process for U.S. Service Academy Class of 2031 is now open! Candidates from MN-04 are to complete their packet by 5pm on Monday, Nov 2, 2026. To learn about U.S. Service Academies & nomination process, visit the link below.

U.S. Service Academy Nominations

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation.

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For 36 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act has protected millions of Americans' right to live in dignity, to participate and contribute, and be free from prejudice. This Disability Pride Month, I join all Americans in recognizing the many contributions of Americans living with disabilities.

Are you a middle/high school student with an interest in coding? My office is now accepting submissions to the Congressional App Challenge. You or a group of friends can compete by submitting an app, a game, or a website. To learn about the rules & important deadlines visit ⬇️

Congressional App Challenge

The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide competition where students create an application or "app" for desktop/PC, web, tablet, mobile, or other devices. This challenge is designed to inspire s...

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Last year, the Trump Administration delayed a $10 million grant meant for thinning out ~4,000 acres of dense, dry areas in the Superior National Forest. Most of the work never started. Now, it’s on fire. This is the cost of Elon Musk and the actions of DOGE. www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026...

‘We were shovel ready’: A Minnesota forest hit by DOGE cuts is now ablaze

Fire crews now have to thin out thousands of acres of dense, dry forest as wildfires burn.

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Washington County – Oakdale Library is hosting their August Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, August 1st from 10AM-1PM. The clinic will offer residents assistance in fixing small appliances, electronics, and clothes.

My deepest condolences to the Walker family on the loss of their beloved father, Lee Arnold Walker. Our nation will forever be grateful for his service in protecting our freedoms. Thank you to everyone involved in making this memorial possible!

The long-leaning University Club flagpole is standing tall. Here’s who fixed it, and why.

The flagpole will be rededicated in August in memory of a St. Paul veteran who served in the Korean War and passed away in May.

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Congratulations to the Rondo Community Land Trust as they officially open the Rondo African American Arts District & celebrate the first Annual Selby Arts and Culture Day on Sat, July 25 at 11AM – 4PM!

Affordable Housing & Arts | Rondo Community Land Trust | Rondo

Rondo CLT creates affordable homes & cultural spaces. Support community ownership & local arts initiatives today!

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Ramsey County is hosting their July Fix-It Clinic at the Ramsey County Environmental Center tomorrow at 10AM-1PM. The clinic will offer residents assistance in fixing small appliances, electronics, and clothes.

Republicans in Congress are failing the American people.

For the second time, the House of Representatives has rebuked President Trump and voted in a bipartisan fashion to end his unlawful war with Iran. The American people want this war to end now, and I stand with them.

Republicans in Congress think we won't see through their attempts to mislead Americans. Their falsely-named Stop Insider Trading Act doesn’t stop any insider trading. Even worse, it includes the SAVE America Act, which would make it harder for you to vote.

Last night, I signed the discharge petition to force a House vote on the American Dream and Promise Act. This bipartisan legislation gives Dreamers and TPS recipients a real pathway to citizenship — protecting their place in our communities and their contributions to our nation.

Republicans are bringing a vote today on a sham bill that would allow Members of Congress to trade on inside information. I support a stock trading ban for Congress, the President, the VP, and Cabinet members — that’s why I’m a co-sponsor of the Restore Trust in Government Act.

This isn’t about fraud - it’s about cutting your healthcare so that Trump can afford the tax cuts he gave to billionaires. They’re cutting more money in healthcare than they’ve prosecuted for fraud. The math doesn’t add up. www.cbsnews.com/news/medicai...

Trump administration halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota as part of fraud crackdown

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.

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$3.96 a gallon. That's the price Twin Cities families are paying at the pump for Trump's war in Iran — nearly a dollar more than last year. The American people are asking President Trump to end his reckless War in Iran. It's time for him to listen.

Over the past week, we have seen Canada come to our aid in the Boundary Waters. Cross-border communications and swift Canadian actions have literally saved American lives. How does the President want to thank Canada? By reigniting a trade war that Americans will pay for.

Thank you to the 600+ American and Canadian firefighters who are bravely fighting the wildfires in Northern Minnesota and Southern Ontario.

The new Hamline Midway library is more than a place to check out a book — it's a space where community grows, kids can explore, and adults can keep learning for life. It was a pleasure joining neighbors for the grand opening on Saturday!