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Senator Carla Nelson Proudly representing Senate District 24, including Communities in Dodge and Olmsted Counties Sen.

Nelson is Chair of the MN Senate Taxes Committee and sits on the Health and Humans Services Finance and Policy Committee, the Human Services Reform Committee, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Governor's Workforce Development Board, the Capitol Area Architectural Planning Board and the Capitol Preservation Committee.

So glad the University of Minnesota advanced the proposal for the new academic building for UMR!This investment will hel...
10/13/2026

So glad the University of Minnesota advanced the proposal for the new academic building for UMR!

This investment will help UMR keep up with enrollment demands, it will lead to even stronger partnerships between UMR and regional businesses, it will create new opportunities for students and researchers, and it will support Rochester’s continued economic innovation.

Read my full statement here: https://senatorcarlanelson.medium.com/sen-nelson-applauds-university-of-minnesota-board-of-regents-vote-in-support-of-university-of-48fb2d2dcc77?postPublishedType=repub

Recently I had the honor of speaking at the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, where we paid tribute to the fi...
10/05/2026

Recently I had the honor of speaking at the annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, where we paid tribute to the firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

To the families of the fallen, none of us can truly understand the loss you carry. But we are here for you, and we can honor with you.

My good friend and colleague Jason Fossum passed away last week. He was far, far too young at just 47 years old.I’ve bee...
09/24/2026

My good friend and colleague Jason Fossum passed away last week. He was far, far too young at just 47 years old.

I’ve been really struggling with what to write about Jason and his investment in others, including me. I knew Jason for almost 25 years. Back in 2002, then Speaker Steve Sviggum asked me to run for the House. After considering it for a while, I told him I would – but that I needed somebody to help me. Steve sent me Jason Fossum. Jason and I figured out that campaign together, and ever since then he was a trusted advisor and friend that I could and did call on at all hours. He rose through the ranks and became the chief of staff of our Senate GOP caucus, but he was always the same guy I met all those years ago.

Jason was razor sharp in his thinking and had a gift for reading and managing personalities that very few possess. But despite his gifts, there was no ego about him whatsoever. He was the type to always downplay his own accomplishments and his influence. He was fast to accept blame when things didn’t go according to plan (usually to protect others), and even faster to give credit to others for the team’s successes, even when he deserved most of the credit himself. That’s just who he was.

But more than any of that, he was simply a joy to be around. He was calm. He was affable. He always had a smile on his face. He was always there to crack a joke when we needed it most. He was never in a bad mood — and even if he was, he never let it show.

He was a kind, wonderful, decent human being in a business that often was none of those things. Which is probably why you will be hard pressed to find anybody around the Capitol with a bad word to say about him. He could go to battle with you and when it was over, leave you thinking what a sweetheart he is.

To know Jason was to love Jason. The world is just a little bit darker without him. I will miss him deeply.

I know a lot of people are still trying to work through the aftermath of this year's storms. If that's you, consider att...
09/23/2026

I know a lot of people are still trying to work through the aftermath of this year's storms. If that's you, consider attending this Friday's Insurance Village event in Rochester!

Get help with claims, repair estimates, questions about coverage, and more.

Info here: https://senatorcarlanelson.medium.com/sen-nelson-shares-free-insurance-help-event-for-rochester-area-residents-f4e84cca4daf?sharedUserId=senatorcarlanelson

Event details:
Rochester Area Insurance Village
September 25
2pm - 8pm
Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Training Center
1550 50th St SE, Rochester

Fall harvest is a dangerous time of year for farmers, especially as the days get extra-long. Every farmer I know takes s...
09/22/2026

Fall harvest is a dangerous time of year for farmers, especially as the days get extra-long. Every farmer I know takes safety seriously, but accidents can still happen. Please be safe!

September 11 changed thousands of families forever and left a mark on our entire country that still exists today. After ...
09/11/2026

September 11 changed thousands of families forever and left a mark on our entire country that still exists today. After 25 years, we still remember the lives lost and the brave people who showed remarkable courage in the face of unimaginable horror.

Friends -- wanted to share with you this scam alert that was sent out by the Olmsted Co. Veterans Services last month. P...
09/04/2026

Friends -- wanted to share with you this scam alert that was sent out by the Olmsted Co. Veterans Services last month. Please be vigilant and skeptical!

NEW SCAM ALERT
If you receive a postcard in the mail claiming you could qualify for up to $185 a month, free dental coverage or some special veteran savings program, it's a scam.

Officials have released warnings for veterans and their spouses about postcards like this one that appear official in nature but are not connected to VA, TriCare, Champ VA, or any federal agency.

The postcards create a false sense of urgency by telling recipients they must call within 5 days to claim benefits. Here's the reality. Legitimate changes to your VA, TriCare, or Champ VA benefits are not announced through random postcards.

Scammers use these tactics to convince people to call and share personal or financial information. Once they have that information, they could steal your identity or gain access to your financial accounts.

If you receive one of these postcards, the recommendation is simple: throw it away. If something sounds too good to be true, especially when it involves free money or new benefits, it probably is.

If you receive one of these letters or postcards or any form of correspondence promising you something like this, verify before you act. To quickly validate correspondence you receive, any veteran, any dependent, and any surviving spouse can contact VA 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 1-800-MYVA411.

Calling this number allows VA to not only ensure you are protected, but it also lets VA know when and where these scams are occurring, so they can alert your fellow brothers and sisters.

So, there you have it, folks. A new scam to watch out for. Hopefully that helped. And as always, thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes of the Sitrep. You've got questions and we've got answers. Whether you served, are currently serving, are a caregiver, or a veteran advocate, the Sitrep is your trusted source for information. Subscribe today at https://www.youtube.com/.

Such a joy to speak at Monday's KM lions meeting! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
08/27/2026

Such a joy to speak at Monday's KM lions meeting! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

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