Tag: Amy Klobuchar

Tina Smith pushing for Rural EMS Bill 

U.S. Senator Tina Smith says that she is pushing for Senate Bill S.3236 also known as the “Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act.” which aims to reimburse the cost of ambulance services.  Smith says she has been working alongside a rural EMS task force, and is confident that the bill will…
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March 15, 2024 0

Area Politicians React to Hamas attacks in Israel 

On Saturday, October 7 Palestinian Militant Group called the Hamas unleashed a surprise attack on Israel that led to the deaths of over 1,000 Israelis most being civilians with the number growing every day. This conflict has caused many worldwide, nationwide and local politicians to voice their opinions.  Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz took to X…
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October 10, 2023 0

Sen. Klobuchar Speaks At Moe Library Dedication

CROOKSTON, MN—Many dignitaries made the trip to Crookston Friday for the renaming of the University of Minnesota-Crookston library in honor of former Minnesota State Senator Roger Moe.  The guest who made the extra effort was Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar, who left following a vote on the Senate floor about the debt ceiling. Klobuchar says…
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June 5, 2023 0

UMC Library Named After Roger Moe

A crowd at Kiehle Auditorium at the University of Minnesota Crookston wished former State Senator Roger Moe a happy 79th birthday Friday as the University’s library was named after him.  Moe said naming the library after him is a tribute to his parents. MInnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was among those in attendance Friday, as…
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June 3, 2023 0

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Visits with City & Business Leaders in Ada

Ada, MN — United States Senator Amy Klobuchar traveled to northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, including a stop at West Main Pizza in Ada where she met with city and business leaders about the issues they are facing in the community. Speaking with R & J News following the meeting, Senator Klobuchar says she likes hearing…
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January 10, 2023 0

Sen. Klobuchar on Inflation Reduction Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.—With Congress passing the Inflation Reduction Act last week, people involved in agriculture are wondering how the bill will affect them.  Minnesota US Senator Amy Klobuchar was asked if money from this legislation will go into the next farm bill. Klobuchar says a  big part of the Inflation Reduction Act is $500 million for…
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August 15, 2022 0

Senators Smith & Klobuchar Help Secure Funding for Area Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting Northwest Minnesota. This funding will help boost local communities through a wide range of projects including major investments in the Thief River Falls Regional Airport, higher education for Minnesota’s veterans and service…
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March 22, 2022 0