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A blue background with the words "Majority Leader Murphy’s Statement on Sentencing in Assassination “I am relieved to see one element of resolution and accountability for this attack that took the lives of my friends, the Hortmans, and put the Hoffman family through the unimaginable. Thank you to the diligent investigators and prosecutors who brought this case to a decisive federal conclusion. Their work has cleared up misinformation and eliminated doubt about these tragic events. I hope this day brings a small amount of solace to Sophie and Colin Hortman and to John, Yvette and Hope Hoffman, whose courage and humanity continue to shine through in times of pain and darkness. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy."
A blue and white graphic with the words "2026 Legislative Staff Achievement Award. Congratulations! Minnesota Legislative Reference Library." There is a gold award symbol with a photo in the center. The photo shows a group of people standing together and smiling.
A blue and white graphic with the words "Greater Minnesota Transit Plan. Public Comments Open. This plan will update our transit policies, assess mobility needs, and establish goals and strategies for public transit. The draft plan is now available for public comment. Comment period closes July 20." At the bottom of the graphic is a picture of a metro bus at a stop to pick up riders.
Two men are standing outside on a gravel path. Both men are wearing jeans and facing the camera.
The background is a photo of a business in a brick building. The heading on the graphic say "CNBC. Minnesota: #5 in the nation for business in 2026." The subheading says "Minnesota ranks fifth overall, placing top ten in quality of life, infrastructure, and economic environment."
The top half of the graphic has the words "KSTP: Nursing home residents in Minnesota get the green light for happy hour." The bottom half of the graphic has a photo of a man in a suit and tie with the words "PASSED. HF2027/SF2511. Senator John Hoffman."
The graphic's background is a photo of a neighborhood taken from the sky. A big headline says "Homeowners: Apply for your property tax refund." A subheading in a white box says "DFLers passed a 15% increase to Homestead Credit property tax refunds in 2026. This will increase the average person's homestead credit refund by $213, bringing the total average refund amount to $1,641."
Two men are standing in a greenhouse. The man on the left is in a blue button up shirt and a banner identifies him as "Sen. Doron Clark. DFL - Minneapolis." The man on the right is in a white short-sleeve button up shirt and a banner identifies him as "Sen. Aric Putnam. DFL - St. Cloud."
A blue and white graphic with the words "MN Paid leave delivers. 75,000 Minnesotans served. Over half make less than $78,000 / year. 44% live in greater MN. Average benefit $1083 a week."
A video of a woman holding a microphone in a blue blazer with the words "Senator Alice Mann. DFL - Edina." Three headlines flash on screen from different news outlets. The first is from Star Tribune and says "Minnesota health insurers seek double-digit rate increases for 2027." The second headline from MinnPost says "In one year, 17,000 Minnesotans left the Affordable Care Act marketplace." The third is from Minnesota Reformer and says "MNsure enrollment dropped 12% in 2026 after jump in insurance costs."
Happy Independence Day! 250 years! An image of the Minnesota State Capitol dome at night with red fireworks exploding in the background. The golden statue of horses is illuminated and so is the chandelier inside the dome.
MPR News: Minnesota's "Sprint Medic" Pilot Program aims to get paramedics to rural emergencies faster. We're seeing results of our "Sprint Medic" pilot program that is working to improve the efficiency of roving paramedics in rural Minnesota. The program has been a huge success. It "speeds up paramedics' response times and gets them to the site of emergencies in rural areas more quickly."
A black background with two disability pride flags crossed over each other. At the top of the graphic are the words "Celebrating disability pride. The world works better with us."
The top of the graphic has a yellow outline of Minnesota with the words "July 1 New Laws." The middle of the graphic has a photo of the Minnesota State Capitol with the words "Strengthening Fraud Prevention and Accountability." The bottom half of the graphic is yellow and has the words "Beginning work to establish the new statewide independent Office of Inspector General." In the lower right corner there is the word fraud made up of scrabble tiles, and a magnifying glass is held over it.
A blue background with the words "Today's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court changes nothing in Minnesota. Playing sports is a foundational part of American childhood, and every Minnesota child will continue to have the right to enjoy the benefits of playing with their friends, learning teamwork and getting exercise. We will continue to be a state where transgender, Two Spirit, nonbinary and intersex people have the right to participate fully in society, including sports. All of us are safer, healthier and happier when we have opportunities to form community with our peers, regardless of our differences.”
A light blue graphic with yellow and blue starts along its borders. It reads "Let's get ready to vote! Early voting for the primary election starts June 26! Go to mnvotes.gov to learn more."
A blue graphic with a photo of a woman in a leather jacket in the lower right corner. The words read "Our health care system is being taken apart by the federal government right now. Either we're going to figure out health care for people, or they're not going to have it. And we're going to have a real problem with our state's budget and people are going to have a real problem with their family budgets. Majority Leader Erin Murphy."
A graphic on a blue background with the words "DFL Senate Housing Leader Condemns President Trump’s Housing Bill ‘Hostage’ Threats “President Trump’s rejection of a bipartisan, noncontroversial bill would be absurd if we weren’t well acquainted with his petty, egotistical style of politics. I urge members of Congress to use any methods in their power to pass this commonsense bill in spite of President Trump’s dangerous games.” Senator Lindsey Port. Senate Housing Chair. DFL - Burnsville" In the lower righthand corner, a woman in a Loon sweatshirt and blazer is speaking into a microphone.
A pink graphic with blue letters stating "Senate Committee Hearing On Harmful Conversion Therapy. In 2023, Minnesota banned conversion therapy, this was done with bipartisan support in both chambers because legislators, like communities around our state, recognize that these discredited practices harm people in a lifelong way. LGBTQ people have nothing to be repaired, and when they go to seek counseling, they should get effective, meaningful services that benefit their mental health.” The lower half of the graphic contains a photo of a white woman with long blonde hair speaking over a zoom call.
A pink graphic with blue letters stating "Senate Committee Hearing On Harmful Conversion Therapy. Minnesota has already recognized that conversion therapy is not evidence based, is not supported by any major medical organization, and can cause serious psychological harm.” The lower half of the graphic contains a photo of a white man in a blue suit speaking into a microphone.
A photo of the Minnesota State Capitol with the heading "Minnesota's red flag law is preventing gun violence." The subheading reads "Minnesota’s red flag law, established in 2024, allows courts to temporarily take guns away from people deemed a risk to themselves or others. Since 2024, the number of Extreme Risk Protection Orders filed has more than doubled."
Senator John Hoffman speaking on the Senate floor. Some photos of him entering the chamber and hugging colleagues are mixed in.
- IN LOVING MEMORY, ONE YEAR LATER - Remembering Mark and Melissa Hortman
Free State Park Day Saturday, June 13, 2026 Background of Grand Portage State Park, and images of a monarch and cardinal.
Remembering Mark and Melissa Hortman. Majority Leader Erin Murphy speaking in the St Paul City Council Chamber
A photo of the Minnesota State Capitol building in the background. The image is of a tweet by the Senate DFL that reads "Every Minnesotan deserves quality health care close to home. The Senate DFL recognized the urgency of this crisis and passed $150 million in stabilization funding for hospitals around the state. House Republicans blocked that broader investment, leaving many rural providers still facing serious financial challenges. We’ll keep fighting to strengthen rural health care and ensure hospitals can continue serving the communities that depend on them." Beneath the tweet is a headline from MinnPost stating "The Minnesota Legislature threw HCMC a lifeline. Other hospitals remain in critical condition."
An image of someone holding a smart phone by a lake. Over a section of red tape at the top of the graphic, it reads "Cutting through red tape: new electronic fishing and hunting licenses." In a box on the lower left corner it reads "enjoy hunting and fishing more quickly through the new electronic licensing system designed to improve the experience for Minnesotans and visitors alike."
"We demand a future free from gun violence. Friday June 5: National Gun Violence Awareness Day. June 5-7: Wear Orange Weekend. #WearOrange" on an orange background.
An MPR News headline stating "Exciting News. Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers" with a photo of a man holding a microphone (Senator Aric Putnam, DFL) and a photo of a man and two kids holding hands in front of a tractor.
A woman is speaking directly to camera. She has long brown hair and glasses. The video opens with the words "National SAFE Day" and the chyron on the video says "Senator Heather Gustafson. DFL - Vadnais Heights"
A graphic with a purple background that reads "We Stand With LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans" with an outline of Minnesota and a pride flag.
The top half of the image is a photo of a person typing on a cell phone. In the upper righthand corner of the image is a blue lock. The bottom half of the image is text that says, "New Minnesota Law. Social media safety is now law in Minnesota. Senator Erin Maye Quade's bill to protect kids' data, block addictive social media features and ban paid advertising for kids' social media accounts was signed into law."
Six years since the murder of George Floyd. We honor his memory by continuing to fight for justice and standing up for our neighbors. Image of the memorial at Cup Foods and George Floyd mural.
Memorial Day. Image of the Minnesota Capitol in the background, and in the foreground is the Minnesota veterans memorial. It reads “blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of god.” Three service members in uniform are standing guard.
A Star Tribune headline at the top of the graphic reads, "Minnesota lawmakers made fighting fraud a priority. Here's what their plans will do." On a blue background, there are yellow check marks next to each heading that read, "IT modernization moves forward. New Inspector General's office. More Medicaid Fraud fighters. Withholding payments, protecting services. More oversight of providers." There is a photo of the Minnesota State Capitol in the lower right corner.
The video starts with a blue and pink graphic that says, "Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month." A woman in a pink shirt and black blazer is standing in front of a white stone pillar, and the chyron says, "Senator Susan Pha. DFL - Brooklyn Park."
A graphic with a light blue background. The words on it say, "DFL Delivered for Minnesotans. $125 million in property tax relief. Stabilized HCMC and healthcare access. Invested $1.2B in infrastructure and jobs. Passed strongest anti-fraud laws in state history. Funding to make housing & renting more affordable. Fought for safer communities. Passed." There is a photo in the bottom right corner of the Minnesota State Capitol building with yellow flowers blooming in the foreground.
A shorter blonde woman and a taller woman with dark hair are wearing blazers and standing in front of a tall window.
Image of the “Minnesota Welcomes You” sign on the state border, in the shape of Minnesota. GREAT NEWS SENATE PASSES $1.2B BONDING BILL FUNDING INFRASTRUCTURE AND JOBS HF 719
A blue background with checkmarks next to the words, "DFL takes decisive action to stop fraud. Office of Inspector General. Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act. Electronic Visit Verification. Agency authority to withhold payments. Stricter grants management."
Senate Sends Ballot Measure for a Boost in School Funding to Voters. If approved by voters this November, the constitutional amendment to the Permanent School Trust Fund would give a financial boost to Minnesota schools, with no cost to taxpayers. PASSED. Image of the Minnesota State Capitol Dome.
Senator Erin Murphy is speaking on the Minnesota Senate floor in a blue blazer. The video has a caption on it that reads, "Senator Erin Murphy. DFL - St. Paul. When we met with the Annunciation parents, they asked us to think about prevention, intervention and harm reduction."
Video of Senator Ann Johnson Stewart speaking directly to camera in an office. She is wearing a red blazer and transparent glasses.
Photo of the Minnesota State Capitol with the words, "Senate Passes Groundbreaking Anti-Grooming Bill. The Senate passed a bill to protect young people from the predatory behavior of grooming."
Statement on Budget Deal. “This was a hard-fought negotiation, and I’m damn proud to say we defended many of our most essential Senate positions, including property tax relief for homeowners and direct support to counties, and funding to stabilize healthcare at HCMC and critical access hospitals around the state. The Senate DFL worked throughout this session to address the affordability crisis, save our healthcare system, invest in community infrastructure and keep food on the table for Minnesotans. This budget deal models those priorities, though much of it is consumed backfilling costs created by cuts from the federal government, and some of our strongest proposals did not have support across the aisle. Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy
A photo of the Minnesota State Capitol building with a caption on it that reads, "Minnesota Democrats pass $165 million housing bill for rental assistance and building more homes. The bill includes $100 million for the construction and preservation of affordable rental units and homes, and $40 million in emergency rental assistance to thousands of Minnesotans facing instability."
Nation-Leading Anti-Nudification Bill Signed Into Law. Minnesota’s nudification ban will stop tech companies from providing AI nudification technology. This will help prevent predators from creating hyperrealistic, nonconsensual AI sexual imagery. SF1119
Fishing opener. A walleye being caught in a lake.