Call Of The Senate

Learn more about Senator Simonson and the work he’s doing for Duluth and the challenges facing Northeastern Minnesota.

Listen to Senator Dibble tell you about the issues he is passionate about: LGBTQ rights, homelessness, community prosperity, transportation (no, he’s not a nerd), marriage equality, and learning to knit.

Tune in to this episode to hear more about how Senator Isaacson is working with his colleagues at the capitol to expand opportunities for all Minnesotans to move forward together.

In one of only two divided legislatures in the United States, bills for statewide progress have been refused public hearings in the Republican-controlled state Senate.

Listen to Senator Newton talk about his first legislation for veterans, special education in our schools, and personal care attendants

Hear more about Senator Karla Bigham's bipartisan work and how she represents people, not parties.

For over 40 years, Senator Greg Clausen was a classroom teacher, coach, assistant principal, high school principal, and district office administrator.

Listen to Senator John Marty talk about the importance of health care, climate change, and the youth of today.

Learn about how Senator Matt Klein uses his health care background to work on reducing health care costs, increasing accessibility, preventing gun violence, and holding pharmaceutical companies accountable.

Growing up in Puerto Rico, where politics is the “national sport”, Senator Melisa Franzen has long been focused on creating a more just society through law.

Roots are a major theme for Senator Kent Eken, who lives on the farm his great-grandparents built in Northwestern Minnesota.

Currently serving her 9th term, Senator Sandy Pappas has almost seen it all here in St Paul.

In his 31 years as an American Government teacher in Eden Prairie, Senator Steve Cwodzinski never once regretted a Monday or looked forward to a Friday. He brings the same joy and passion he had as a teacher in serving as a State Senator and continues...

Senate DFL Leader Tom Bakk has been negotiating deals since 1978 when as a 24-year-old he joined the statewide negotiating committee for his carpentry union. Though much has changed 41 years later, his goal remains the same: to improve people’s lives...

Politics run in the family for Senator Nick Frentz, whose mom worked in the California State Senate for 13 years. Though born on an Army base in Japan, Frentz and his family has roots dating back 150 years to the Mankato area. His commitment to...

Since winning his first election as a 21-year-old college student, Senator Chuck Wiger has dedicated his life to public service.

In the inaugural episode of Call of the Senate we are joined by Assistant Minority Leader Senator Susan Kent!

Born in Laos during the Vietnam War, Senator Foung Hawj’s journey included time in a refugee camp, and stops in South Dakota, Kansas, and Texas before settling in Minnesota.