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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 10h

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 10h

Do you want a firsthand look at working in a Senate office? Apply to be a Minnesota Senate Intern! We are now accepting applications for our 2027 intern program. #MNLeg #Minnesota #Internship #ApplyToday

The upper half of the graphic is a photo of a white ornate building. The sky in the background is pink and blue, and the building is lit up. The bottom half of the graphic reads, "We're hiring interns! Applications are now open for the 2027 Minnesota Senate Intern Program! Be part of the legislative process and gain valuable experience working with Senate offices during the 2027 session." Two smaller headings read, "Apply before Fri, October 30," and "$125/week stipend."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The consequences of these cuts will be extreme and dangerous. Without Medicaid, how will we support our most vulnerable kids?

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Today is National Children's Health Day, and Republican cuts are wrecking the healthcare system that Minnesota's most vulnerable kids rely on. Medicaid is a system that we built to help those who need it, and our kids need it to thrive. #Medicaid #MNLeg #Minnesota

A young girl with long brown hair tied in a ponytail is smiling at a woman in a white doctor's coat. The young girl is sitting next to an older woman with long brown hair. The heading reads, "This is who Republicans are taking healthcare from. 42% of MN Medicaid recipients are kids."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has paused our nation-leading ban on AI nudification technology as part of X.AI’s court challenge of the law. Every Minnesota Senator and every Representative but one voted to pass this bill. Minnesota will keep fighting.

Senator Erin Maye Quade Statement on Federal Court Pause on Anti-Nudification Law

“This ruling is another devastating reminder of how little the safety of women and children mean to men with money and power. Minnesota is the only state that has cut off predators’ access to technology to commit AI-image sexual abuse — and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals just gave child predators their favorite tool back, with no legal reasoning in the ruling. Nudification technology is overwhelmingly used to sexually abuse women and create child sexual abuse material. Since Minnesota’s law passed in May 2026, at least four lawsuits have been filed by children and women accusing Elon Musk’s company of engaging in image-based sexual abuse.”

“To Musk, his company and its users: it is still illegal to disseminate nonconsensual sexual deepfakes, and dissemination includes sending to one or more persons. Each and every time his company generates a sexual deepfake and disseminates it to a user, the company is breaking the law.”

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Minnesotans are in crisis, being squeezed by rising costs from every direction. Today's health insurance rate increases are another way that the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress are pushing families into crisis. #healthinsurance #minnesota #rateincreases #mnleg

On a blue background, a heading reads, "This is unsustainable. Today's health insurance rate increases are an ever-increasing spiral of rising costs hitting households in every aspect of their life. The increases will absolutely lead to more Minnesotans making the difficult choice to drop what they cannot afford and attempt to live without health insurance. Majority Leader Erin Murphy." In the bottom right corner of the graphic is a woman in a leather jacket with short brown hair standing in front of a microphone.

On a blue background, a heading reads, "The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress chose this for Americans. They are actively creating a system where fewer Americans have insurance, and those who have it get less coverage for higher costs. They voted for it, and Minnesota Republicans like House Speaker Lisa Demuth and Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson praise it." At the bottom of the graphic is an image of a woman with medium-length brown hair smiling at the camera, and a man in a grey suit speaking in to a microphone.

On a blue background, a heading reads, "Today, we learned 300,000 seniors Minnesotans are losing their Medicare Advantage plans due to costs. Next year, another 140,000 of us will lose Medicaid, and will be thrown into a private market that is increasingly unaffordable. Majority Leader Erin Murphy."

On a blue background, a heading reads, "A few weeks ago, a leader at one of our major hospital systems observed to me that we are at the tail end of a dying system of paying and providing for healthcare, and need to start building a new one. My colleagues and I are eager to begin that work. For the Minnesotans caught up in this crisis, solutions cannot come soon enough. Majority Leader Erin Murphy."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

MN DFLers have been fighting for a better system for years, but we need #Republican partners to admit the current system is not working and join us in seeking better options. How many cost hikes and care cuts will it take for Republicans to stand up for #Minnesotans, not the insurance industry? #DFL

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

After Trump's Medicaid cuts, our rural hospitals are in dire need of support. Yet Republican leaders came to the negotiating table with $0 for rural hospitals because they refuse to stand up to Trump even when he's harming Minnesotans and your access to affordable healthcare. #Minnesota #healthcare

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In #Minnesota, we're laser focused on growing a well-educated, well-rounded workforce to support MN’s future. We created the North Star Promise to help hundreds more people access #highereducation without huge debt.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Trump Administration is manipulating the federal student loan process once again, but the goal is still the same. Republicans are intent on limiting access to education and bankrupting students that dare to bet on themselves. #studentloans #mnleg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

September is National Wilderness Month, and we're celebrating all of the natural beauty across Minnesota. #nature #wilderness #minnesota #mnleg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We passed our ICE accountability package in the Senate, but House Republicans stood in our way. #minnesota #mnleg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This winter, Minnesotans were terrorized by ICE. We have a responsibility as legislators to defend our constituents and create a path for justice. #iceout #senatedfl

At the top of the graphic is a group of men in green and black vests that say "Police" across the back. They are putting a bald man into a car. The heading reads, "Minnesota Reformer. Over 3,500 people were detained during Operation Metro Surge." At the bottom of this graphic is an image of a barbed wire fence.

A black background with pale grey scratch marks all over it. The heading reads, "The Minnesotans who were detained, beaten and killed by ICE and other federal immigration agents during Operation Metro Surge deserve justice."

A white background with the heading, "We Passed Legislation to Protect Minnesotans." Five subheadings are listed under it next to blue checkmarks. They read, "Require that law enforcement help people they injure once any threat has been neutralized. Unmask ICE. Protect daycares and schools, hospitals, and courthouses from unlawful immigration raids. Sue for constitutional violations by federal or state actors. Protect independent Minnesotan investigations of federal killings."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Republicans might scoff at this in our comment section, but it doesn't change the facts. Universal School Meals have been a gamechanger for Minnesota's kids, their families, and their household budgets. Just one more thing to brag about when you live in #Minnesota! #mnleg #senatedfl

The heading at the top reads, "The next time a Republican hates on universal school meals in Minnesota, send them this." In large font in the middle of the page is a heading that reads, "New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals reveals. Before free school meals, 34% of students who didn’t qualify for free or reduced-price lunch had to skip meals. For Black and Indigenous students and other students of color, 70% skipped meals." To the right is an image of empty seats at a lunch table.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Senate DFL has been on the frontlines of the equal pay crisis, and we will continue to shape our state to be an even playing field for every working family. #Minnesota #MNLeg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today is #EqualPayDay, and we are taking a trip down memory lane to recognize the huge strides we have made in #Minnesota.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We need to fund our food banks, protect universal school meals for our kids, and hold the Trump Administration accountable for cutting food assistance. #Minnesota

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

While we are fighting to end hunger in Minnesota, Republicans are ignoring the issue. Denial will not help put food on the table for anyone. #MNLeg #FoodInsecurity

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Minnesota, voting season starts now! Early voting begins September 18th for the general election. Make a plan to cast your ballot ahead of election day. Happy voting! #Minnesota #EarlyVoting

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Former Government teacher Sen. Cwodzinski carries the Constitution in his pocket and is always reminding us how important that document is - something that's been even more important during this last year in Minnesota. Can you pass his pop quiz? #ConstitutionDay #Minnesota #MNLeg #senatedfl

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

To every Minnesotan who stood up for their neighbors during the federal immigration surge this winter, thank you for your courage. This award of resilience is proof of how much stronger we are when we stand together in the face of tyranny. #Minnesota #iceout

A heading at the top reads, "MPR News. 'People of Minnesota' receive Hispanic Heritage Award for resilience during ICE surge." The heading is surrounded by a yellow laurel, and there is an image in the background of a mass of people holding signs. One sign reads, "ICE" with strike through it. Another sign reads, "ICE out of MN now."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! We're celebrating the trailblazers of the Minnesota Senate and affirming that Minnesota is not just a place where Hispanic and Latino people live, but it is also a place where we lead. #HispanicHeritageMonth #Minnesota #MNLeg #SenateDFL

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, the perfect day to make sure you're registered to vote! Your voice matters and your vote counts. Make your plan to vote in November and help your friends and family fulfill their civic duty too. #Minnesota

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As the world rapidly evolves, we know that the guardrails on new tech need to evolve too. #Minnesota has passed first-in-the-nation laws that prioritize people, not AI. #MNLeg #SenateDFL

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Trump and Republicans in Congress are in the pocket of #BigTech, so of course they don't see a problem with these emerging technologies that are harming Minnesotans.

The background is a photo of Donald Trump looking off to the side and standing in the shadows. The top of the graphic has a headline that reads, "The Minnesota Star Tribune. Trump calls AI risks a 'hoax,' says there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against AI and data centers." A subheading at the bottom of the graphic reads, "Minnesota has led
the way on establishing guardrails for emerging technologies, and we're not going to back down."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Donald Trump's tariffs and his war with Iran are putting a strain on Minnesotans, and now school bus operators are combating the rising costs of diesel. #gasprices #Trumptariffs #BacktoSchool #Minnesota

The background has a yellow school bus parking in front of the Minnesota State Capitol building, all under a cloudy blue sky. The heading reads, "MPR News. Rising diesel prices burn through school and bus operator budgets. Trump's tariffs and gas prices costing everyone from students to seniors. Average cost of diesel in MN $5.67/gal."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

GREAT NEWS: Starting tomorrow, nursing home workers across the state are getting a raise! These new standards are just one of the ways workers win in Minnesota. Thank you @senatorpappas.bsky.social for your work on this bill in the Senate! #minnesota #mnleg #senatedfl #nursinghomeworkers

A graphic with a heading that reads, "Great News. Nursing home workers across MN will be getting a raise starting Sept. 10!" The subheading reads, "The DFL established the Nursing Workforce Standards Board in 2023 to investigate and establish minimum working conditions for nursing home workers across the state - including setting a new wage floor for these workers. On September 10 the first of these wage increases goes into effect! Authored by Sen. Sandy Pappas." The background is blue and there is an image of a woman with short brown hair in a blue blazer holding a microphone.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Senate DFLers pushed for universal free school meals for ALL kids in 2023, and today, we’ve served more than 450 million meals to Minnesota students. That translates to $2000 in savings for the average Minnesotan family! #MNLeg

A red background with a small image of food on a school lunch tray and an image of cash flowing into a piggy bank. The heading reads "450 Million school meals served. $2000 per year saved for average Minnesota family."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're tackling real problems that Minnesota families are facing, and that starts with making sure our kids are set up for success in school. #BacktoSchool #Minnesota

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The people who exercised their constitutional rights, blew their whistles, and recorded ICE are the reason Christian Castro is being held accountable. We must continue to stand up for truth and accountability for all of the harm that was inflicted on Minnesota. #ICEAccountability

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A federal grand jury has indicted ICE officer Christian Castro on charges of making false statements about the nonfatal shooting of a Minnesotan named Julio C. Sosa-Celis. #Minnesota #ICE

The image in the background is a city street lined with SUVs and men in tactical gear. The heading reads, "Breaking News. Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting. New York Times."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone in the community impacted by the violence in Loring Park tonight.

9/2/2026
Statement on Shooting in Loring Park
"We are horrified by the shooting tonight that left multiple people dead and others seriously injured. Our hearts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone in the community impacted by this violence. Two of those injured were law enforcement officers who put themselves in harm's way to protect others, and they have our gratitude and support as they recover.
There is still much we do not know about what happened, but we know that our community in Minneapolis and across Minnesota will stand together in the face of violence and we will care for one another as we grieve this tragedy."
MINNESOTA SENATE
MINNEAPOLIS DELEGATION

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Trump's tariffs have cost the average Minnesotan family $2,000 since 2025. While he starts reckless trade wars with Minnesota's biggest trading partner, the Senate DFL is fighting to bring down costs for every household. www.axios.com/local/twin-c...

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Where can you find the Senate at the State Fair? @senatordoronclark.bsky.social shows us his favorite way to get to the Senate booth in the State Fair Education Building.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

It's the Great Minnesota Get Together! Stop by the Star Fair Education Building and visit the Senate booth to take our annual voter survey! #minnesotastatefair #mnleg #senatedfl

A blue and green background with the heading, "Minnesota State Fair. Visit the Senate booth in the Education Building!" At the bottom of the graphic is an image of a pink fair booth with lights and the words, "Sno Kones. Ice Cream. Caramel Apples."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are taking a historic step forward in protecting public dollars and making sure resources reach the people and communities they’re meant to serve. An independent Inspector General will be a watchdog for your tax dollars, helping detect and prevent fraud against state government. #InspectorGeneral

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Legislators met today to begin setting up Minnesota’s new independent Office of Inspector General. #Minnesota #MNLeg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

GREAT NEWS: Senator Heather Gustafson was just elected Chair of the Inspector General Advisory Commission! After carrying this bill into law, she will lead the work to build this new taxpayer watchdog office to stop fraud and protect our state programs. #mnleg #senatedfl #minnesota

The heading reads "Great news. Senator Gustafson named Chair of Inspector General Advisory Commission. Commission will direct the establishment of new taxpayer watchdog office." Under the heading is a photo of a woman with long dark hair wearing a blazer and speaking into a microphone.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's National Dog Day today! Meet the dogs of the Senate. #nationaldogday #mnleg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

What is Minnesota's new Office of Inspector General? #OIG #MNLeg

The background image is a map of different towns. There is a large black question mark graphic and there is a magnifying glass image. The heading reads "What is Minnesota’s new Office of Inspector General? (OIG). Minnesota’s new independent Office of Inspector General will serve as a government watchdog, overseeing how state funds are used and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent as intended."

A group of push pins are on a map in the background. There are four headings that read, "10 Committee Stops in the Senate. 20+ Amendments Accepted. 10+ Official Bill Revisions. 20+ bicameral meetings."

The background is a faded document. There are three images across the graphic. The first is at the top, where a woman with long dark hair is wearing a blazer and holding a microphone. The second is this same woman talking to a man in a suit and tie on the Senate floor. The third is the same woman standing and speaking to a different man in a suit jacket.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Tomorrow the commission tasked with building the new Minnesota Office of Inspector General meets. Let’s rewind a bit first, how did this bill become law? #minnesota #mnleg

A woman in a blazer with long dark hair is holding a microphone. The header reads "How the most significant anti-fraud legislation in history passed the legislature. Sen. Heather Gustafson."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Here’s information from the hearing this bill got last year in the House: www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily... And here’s the full press release on the bill: senatedfl.mn/dfl-authored...

house.mn.gov

Bill to regulate license plate readers stalls in judiciary panel - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We're proud of the work we’ve done to lower costs and strengthen the resources seniors rely on so they can age with dignity and continue thrive in Minnesota. #minnesota #seniors

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our seniors deserve stability and dignity in their lives, without having to worry about whether they can make ends meet. We're making sure seniors can afford to stay in their homes, put food on the table, and have the stability and security they need to stay in the communities they call home. #mnleg

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We must make sure people’s private data is protected from misuse by an overreaching federal government and amoral tech billionaires. We cannot allow Flock and its competitors to destroy our right to privacy.

A photo of the Minnesota State Capitol with the words "BREAKING. DFL announces Flock camera regulation bill coming back in 2027. Sen. Clare Oumou Verbeten and Rep. Brad Tabke announce they will introduce Flock camera regulation bill in 2027 to protect Minnesotans' privacy."

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Minnesotans know all too well how unregulated technology can be used to surveil and harass us. ICE agents used Flock cameras and license plate readers to harass and stalk Minnesotans during Operation Metro Surge.

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Minnesota Senate DFL @senatedfl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We passed a law to protect Minnesotans from Grok and any other nudification technology. Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against us, but we're not backing down. #elonmusk #grok

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