Senator Keri Heintzeman

08/19/2026

I was glad to participate in this press conference today with elected officials and local labor leaders to talk about why Gov. Walz's anti-mining executive order is the wrong direction for northern Minnesota.

08/19/2026

This is just another desperate act of a failed governor trying to keep his name in the headlines for something other than the disastrous fraud he has allowed to run rampant. Minnesota has one of the most rigorous permitting processes in the country. Gov. Walz knows full well that we can protect the environment and mine safely. I know folks up here are frustrated that Democrats continue to use their livelihoods for these political games. Whoever holds that office next needs to prioritize building up northern Minnesota’s economy and supporting the families who call this area home.

08/13/2026

I wanted to re-share a column I wrote earlier this summer about Friends of the Boundary Waters using public dollars for political activism. I've been asked about this a few times, so I thought it would be worth sharing again:

Near the end of the 2026 legislative session, I offered an amendment to remove $1.2 million in funding for Friends of the Boundary Waters from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund. The amendment received bipartisan support, and that funding was ultimately removed from the final bill sign...

08/11/2026

Today is Primary Election Day! Make your voice heard!

08/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 University of Minnesota Farm Families of the Year! These families from our district will be recognized at Farmfest this week for their contributions to Minnesota’s agriculture industry and to our communities.

You can read more about each of these farm families here:

Seifert Farm: https://extension.umn.edu/news/2026-cass-county-farm-family

Caughey Family: https://extension.umn.edu/news/crow-wing-county-farm-family

Heart & Hooves Horsemanship: https://extension.umn.edu/farm-families-year/itasca-county-farm-family

Thank you for everything you do!

08/01/2026

07/29/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rep. Cal Warwas Applauds NewRange Copper Nickel Milestone, Says Minnesota Is Ready to Lead the Next Era of American Mining

Representative Cal Warwas (R - Clinton Township) today welcomed NewRange Copper Nickel's announcement that it has submitted its Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and requested a supplemental environmental review from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the NorthMet Project.

"This is another important step toward responsibly developing Minnesota's world-class critical mineral resources," said Warwas. "For more than a century, Minnesota miners have supplied the iron ore that built America's infrastructure and strengthened our national security. Now we have the opportunity to lead again by producing the critical minerals that will power the next generation of manufacturing, energy, and defense."

Warwas said NewRange's updated project design demonstrates that responsible mining and environmental stewardship go hand in hand, noting the company's continued engineering improvements, estimated 75 percent reduction in water discharge, and focus on redeveloping previously impacted mining lands.

"The minerals beneath our feet are essential to America's future," Warwas said. "Producing them here under Minnesota's rigorous environmental standards strengthens our domestic supply chain, supports good-paying jobs on the Iron Range, and reduces our dependence on foreign nations for resources that are critical to our economy and national defense."

"This is a new era for Minnesota mining," Warwas concluded. "The Iron Range has answered America's call for generations, and I look forward to seeing our state once again lead the nation in responsibly producing the resources that keep our country strong."

07/28/2026

Honored to speak at the groundbreaking for the Boswell solar plant last week! Minnesota Power is making a great investment for the region and a great commitment to Cohasset.

I've always believed Minnesota needs an all-of-the-above energy strategy. Wind, solar, hydro, natural gas, coal, and nuclear all have a role to play in providing reliable, affordable energy for Minnesota families and businesses.

But I would be less than honest if I didn't acknowledge that I have concerns about the carbon-free energy mandate passed under the Democrat trifecta in St. Paul in 2023. While I'm pleased to celebrate this Boswell project, I hope future legislatures will work alongside utilities, engineers, labor, and energy experts to build policies that prioritize reliability, affordability, and practical solutions.

https://www.kaxe.org/local-news/2026-07-27/construction-begins-minn-power-boswell-solar-project

07/10/2026

Gov. Tim Walz and AG Ellison are protecting violent criminal illegal aliens, while Secretary Rubio and the Trump Administration are deporting them.

https://x.com/SecRubio/status/2075567815856177323?s=20

07/06/2026

A good story from the Star Tribune about the massive economic boost coming thanks to the Mesabi Metallics mine!

https://www.startribune.com/mesabi-metallics-essar-group-taconite-iron-ore-mine-weeks-from-opening/601859251