Terrible news. My heart is with Tatiana Schlossberg’s husband George, her parents Caroline and Edwin, her siblings Rose and Jack, and the Kennedy Schlossberg family.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
Tatiana Schlossberg, Kennedy Daughter Who Wrote of Her Cancer, Dies at 35
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Terrible news. My heart is with Tatiana Schlossberg’s husband George, her parents Caroline and Edwin, her siblings Rose and Jack, and the Kennedy Schlossberg family.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/u...
At Wild State Cider in Duluth to discuss the harmful federal hemp ban, which threatens 2,700 Minnesota jobs.
This hits small businesses, farmers, and workers hard. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.
This hits small businesses, farmers, and workers hard. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
At Wild State Cider in Duluth to discuss the harmful federal hemp ban, which threatens 2,700 Minnesota jobs.
This hits small businesses, farmers, and workers hard. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.
This hits small businesses, farmers, and workers hard. I am working across the aisle to protect our state's thriving hemp industry.
Love this: 12 Minnesota state parks are hosting “First Day Hikes” on January 1, from Lake Bemidji to Tettegouche. Grab a pair of shoes (or snowshoes) and enjoy our beautiful outdoors!
www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/north...
www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/north...
Minnesota state parks to celebrate new year with First Day Hikes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting First Day Hike events at 12 state parks on Thursday, Jan. 1
www.bemidjipioneer.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Love this: 12 Minnesota state parks are hosting “First Day Hikes” on January 1, from Lake Bemidji to Tettegouche. Grab a pair of shoes (or snowshoes) and enjoy our beautiful outdoors!
www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/north...
www.bemidjipioneer.com/sports/north...
In less than 48 hours, the health care tax credits expire. We will keep fighting to lower health care costs, but Republicans in Congress have blocked every attempt to extend these credits, which means health insurance premiums will double for tens of millions of Americans.
December 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM
In less than 48 hours, the health care tax credits expire. We will keep fighting to lower health care costs, but Republicans in Congress have blocked every attempt to extend these credits, which means health insurance premiums will double for tens of millions of Americans.
Not the ball drop we wanted for the New Year. Republicans could have so easily voted to extend the credits. One year. Two years. Three years. They rejected all.
Cartoon from the Washington Post
Cartoon from the Washington Post
December 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Not the ball drop we wanted for the New Year. Republicans could have so easily voted to extend the credits. One year. Two years. Three years. They rejected all.
Cartoon from the Washington Post
Cartoon from the Washington Post
After 80 years, the remains of Minnesota WWII hero Capt. Willibald Bianchi—a Medal of Honor recipient from New Ulm—are finally coming home. His bravery saved lives and his story reminds us of a solemn promise that we bring every hero home.
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Remains of WWII Medal of Honor Recipient, Killed as a POW, Finally Comes Home
After more than 80 years, Army veteran Willibald Bianchi was properly identified using advanced forensic science. Next May, his remains will be buried in his New Ulm, Minnesota hometown.
www.military.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
After 80 years, the remains of Minnesota WWII hero Capt. Willibald Bianchi—a Medal of Honor recipient from New Ulm—are finally coming home. His bravery saved lives and his story reminds us of a solemn promise that we bring every hero home.
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www.military.com/daily-news/i...
Tourism supports jobs in Minnesota and across the country. I introduced the bipartisan VISIT USA Act to restore Brand USA—funded by visa fees from international visitors, not taxpayer dollars. This boosts tourism, jobs, and local economies.
December 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Tourism supports jobs in Minnesota and across the country. I introduced the bipartisan VISIT USA Act to restore Brand USA—funded by visa fees from international visitors, not taxpayer dollars. This boosts tourism, jobs, and local economies.
Farmers like the Johnsons from Kenyon are hardworking and resilient, but Trump's tariffs have cost them.
Farmers don't just want temporary relief—they want reliable access to markets for long-term stability.
www.startribune.com/us-farms-aid...
Farmers don't just want temporary relief—they want reliable access to markets for long-term stability.
www.startribune.com/us-farms-aid...
Burcum: Minnesota farmers are prepping for more trade turbulence in 2026
From columnist Jill Burcum: There’s no end in sight to the instability created by President Donald Trump’s trade policies, and one analysis projects more challenges in the new year.
www.startribune.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Farmers like the Johnsons from Kenyon are hardworking and resilient, but Trump's tariffs have cost them.
Farmers don't just want temporary relief—they want reliable access to markets for long-term stability.
www.startribune.com/us-farms-aid...
Farmers don't just want temporary relief—they want reliable access to markets for long-term stability.
www.startribune.com/us-farms-aid...
Trump finishes 2025 with his plans for marble armrests (what?), gold-plated bathroom fixtures, and massive new ballroom.
Americans? Still waiting on those lower costs he promised.
Americans? Still waiting on those lower costs he promised.
December 29, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Trump finishes 2025 with his plans for marble armrests (what?), gold-plated bathroom fixtures, and massive new ballroom.
Americans? Still waiting on those lower costs he promised.
Americans? Still waiting on those lower costs he promised.
Families are struggling with skyrocketing costs, especially health care.
In 2026, we will keep fighting for the issues that affect your pocketbook — like lowering health care premiums and protecting your access to care.
In 2026, we will keep fighting for the issues that affect your pocketbook — like lowering health care premiums and protecting your access to care.
December 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Families are struggling with skyrocketing costs, especially health care.
In 2026, we will keep fighting for the issues that affect your pocketbook — like lowering health care premiums and protecting your access to care.
In 2026, we will keep fighting for the issues that affect your pocketbook — like lowering health care premiums and protecting your access to care.
Whether as a Navy SEAL or as a firefighter, Tim Bertz dedicated his life and extraordinary career to serving and protecting others. John and I offer our deepest condolences to his family and to all those who served alongside and loved him.
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St. Paul Fire Department mourns death of firefighter Timothy Bertz
Firefighter Timothy Bertz, a recent graduate of the St. Paul Fire Academy, has died following a serious medical event.
www.fox9.com
December 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Whether as a Navy SEAL or as a firefighter, Tim Bertz dedicated his life and extraordinary career to serving and protecting others. John and I offer our deepest condolences to his family and to all those who served alongside and loved him.
www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...
www.fox9.com/news/st-paul...
Abigail and I on a pre-blizzard hike. The calm before the storm. Photo taken by John!
December 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Abigail and I on a pre-blizzard hike. The calm before the storm. Photo taken by John!
With snow expected across much of Minnesota, watch for the snowmen. Here’s Abigail and me — and our giant snowman that was twice as tall as she was. Be sure to plan ahead and stay safe out there. ❄️ ⛄️
December 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
With snow expected across much of Minnesota, watch for the snowmen. Here’s Abigail and me — and our giant snowman that was twice as tall as she was. Be sure to plan ahead and stay safe out there. ❄️ ⛄️
🚨 Bad news for farmers and rural America: In just the first 5 months of the Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture has lost nearly 20% of its workforce.
That includes the workers who help farmers struggling with tariffs and who respond to avian flu outbreaks.
That includes the workers who help farmers struggling with tariffs and who respond to avian flu outbreaks.
December 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
🚨 Bad news for farmers and rural America: In just the first 5 months of the Trump administration, the Department of Agriculture has lost nearly 20% of its workforce.
That includes the workers who help farmers struggling with tariffs and who respond to avian flu outbreaks.
That includes the workers who help farmers struggling with tariffs and who respond to avian flu outbreaks.
Great start for Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Tournament happening in St. Paul! A huge night for Minnesota’s own Will Zellers — a Maple Grove native and the son of former MN House Speaker Kurt Zellers — with 2 goals in a 6–3 win over Germany. 🏒🇺🇸
www.startribune.com/team-usa-ope...
www.startribune.com/team-usa-ope...
Team USA opens World Junior Hockey tournament with 6-3 victory over Germany
Will Zellers scored twice for the Americans, who have won the gold medal in the past two championships.
www.startribune.com
December 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Great start for Team USA at the World Junior Hockey Tournament happening in St. Paul! A huge night for Minnesota’s own Will Zellers — a Maple Grove native and the son of former MN House Speaker Kurt Zellers — with 2 goals in a 6–3 win over Germany. 🏒🇺🇸
www.startribune.com/team-usa-ope...
www.startribune.com/team-usa-ope...
When stuff like this happens, a president has a choice: own it and change course or blame it and go to the golf course. Bets?
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Bankruptcies soar as companies grapple with inflation, tariffs
Businesses in vulnerable sectors found themselves caught between rising tariffs and beleaguered consumers.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
When stuff like this happens, a president has a choice: own it and change course or blame it and go to the golf course. Bets?
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The sign that you have truly maxed out on your holiday decorations: putting Nutcracker-themed toothpicks on your daughter’s pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.
December 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The sign that you have truly maxed out on your holiday decorations: putting Nutcracker-themed toothpicks on your daughter’s pumpkin chocolate chip muffins.
I led the bipartisan bill — now law — to help the families of firefighters who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers.
This is a critical victory for our first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.
This is a critical victory for our first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.
December 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
I led the bipartisan bill — now law — to help the families of firefighters who pass away or become permanently disabled from service-related cancers.
This is a critical victory for our first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.
This is a critical victory for our first responders who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe.
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating!
John, Abigail, and I send our warmest wishes for a joyful week filled with family and loved ones. 🕯️✨
John, Abigail, and I send our warmest wishes for a joyful week filled with family and loved ones. 🕯️✨
December 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy Kwanzaa to everyone celebrating!
John, Abigail, and I send our warmest wishes for a joyful week filled with family and loved ones. 🕯️✨
John, Abigail, and I send our warmest wishes for a joyful week filled with family and loved ones. 🕯️✨
As 2025 comes to a close, I wrote about the challenges we face and the work ahead. Government must work for people. That means more housing, health and child care as well as more accountability and less chaos and high costs. That’s my North Star for 2026.
www.postbulletin.com/opinion/colu...
www.postbulletin.com/opinion/colu...
Sen. Amy Klobuchar: A look back at '25, and priorities for the year ahead
As 2025 draws to a close and Minnesotans enjoy a holiday season filled with family, friends, and, yes, snow, I wanted to take stock of what we’ve accomplished this year, reflect on some of the challen...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, I wrote about the challenges we face and the work ahead. Government must work for people. That means more housing, health and child care as well as more accountability and less chaos and high costs. That’s my North Star for 2026.
www.postbulletin.com/opinion/colu...
www.postbulletin.com/opinion/colu...
Two giant Christmas trees — one with Abigail as a baby, and one with my sister and me as kids.
December 26, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Two giant Christmas trees — one with Abigail as a baby, and one with my sister and me as kids.
Grateful for Christmas memories — my dad in Ely, and my mom and me when I was six months old. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a chance to make new memories today.
December 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Grateful for Christmas memories — my dad in Ely, and my mom and me when I was six months old. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a chance to make new memories today.
Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone across Minnesota and around the world a joyful day with the people you love. 🎄 ✨
December 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Merry Christmas! Wishing everyone across Minnesota and around the world a joyful day with the people you love. 🎄 ✨
My mom took this photo at Christmas of my dad Jim (in his mistletoe bow tie), my sister, and me. Grateful for family and all the memories that come with this season. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve.
December 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
My mom took this photo at Christmas of my dad Jim (in his mistletoe bow tie), my sister, and me. Grateful for family and all the memories that come with this season. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Christmas Eve.
Christmas church pageants of yore: Abigail playing the angel with much gusto
December 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Christmas church pageants of yore: Abigail playing the angel with much gusto