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Good morning!

I am excited to be on the road this week with my colleagues for a Capital Investment Committee bonding tour. This is the first in a series of tours and includes stops in our home district. These visits are an important chance to see projects up close, hear directly from local leaders, and better understand community needs as we prepare for future bonding decisions. 






Fraud News

As I’ve shared before, Minnesota is facing a massive autism therapy fraud investigation where providers are accused of billing for services that were never delivered and exploiting programs meant to help children with special needs. Just this week, federal prosecutors announced that Asha Hassan, already charged in the Feeding Our Future scandal, is now facing wire fraud charges in a $14 million autism therapy fraud scheme. This case is another example of how deeply fraud continues to undermine programs meant to help Minnesota families. Every dollar stolen is money taken away from children and vulnerable people who truly need support, and it erodes public trust in state programs. Lawmakers must continue pressing for stronger oversight and accountability to stop these schemes before more taxpayer dollars are wasted.

Moriarty in Minneapolis

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty recently announced she will not run for reelection next year. Soon after, she unveiled a new policy ending prosecution of felony charges uncovered during low-level traffic stops. Serious crimes such as illegal gun possession and drug trafficking are often found during these encounters, and refusing to prosecute them puts the public at risk. This sets a dangerous precedent in the Twin Cities by protecting criminals over residents. Local law enforcement says Moriarty made this decision without consulting them, leaving officers in a potentially dangerous position and undermining their ability to do their jobs.

Shoutouts

Congrats to three Alexandria Technical and Community College trades students—Hunter Gruchow (Powersports), Sam Becker (Diesel Mechanics), and Aidan Bauch (Powersports, two-time recipient)— who earned Mike Rowe Works Foundation scholarships this year. Their achievements highlight the strength of ATCC’s trades programs and the outstanding career opportunities in skilled trades!

Shoutouts





Events

Check out live music at 22 Northmen Brewing or at Forada Bar & Grill, both this evening!

Or, head to Osakis for a meat raffle and horse races hosted by the local VFW Post 7902 tonight beginning at 5:30pm.

With the unseasonably warm weather, it will be the perfect weekend to get outside and check out a local farmers market! The Alexandria Farmers Market [ [link removed] ] runs on Sunday from 3:00-6:00 pm at Big Ole Central Park, and the Pope County Farmers Market [ [link removed] ] is out in Glenwood from 8:30-11:30 am on Saturdays through October 25th.

This Saturday is the Carlos Lions Fish Fry [ [link removed] ] from 4:00-7:00pm, if you're looking for a community meal for a good cause!

As always, check in on our local school sports teams for events throughout the weekend now that fall activities are in full swing.






Please Contact Me

If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding any issue related to state government, please feel free to contact me at either 651-296-3201 or [email protected] I would love to hear from you.

It’s an honor to represent the best!

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