Melissa H Wiklund
@mhwiklund.bsky.social
State Senator, MN SD51 | Representing Bloomington, Richfield, Minneapolis | She/Her | Mom. Wife. Democrat, lifelong Minnesotan | Prep & Paid for: Melissa H Wiklund for MN Senate
Have to add my pics. Beautiful and amazing sight from suburbia!
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Have to add my pics. Beautiful and amazing sight from suburbia!
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I will not support this bill that completely fails to help Americans afford their health care.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
November 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I will not support this bill that completely fails to help Americans afford their health care.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
Trump and R’s have more than doubled Americans’ health care premiums, and for 40 days they have refused to lift a finger to do a thing about it. In fact, they’ve made it worse by taking food from kids.
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I asked Georgetown law prof David Super wtf is going on with this latest demand for states to claw back benefits already sent out.
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
November 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I asked Georgetown law prof David Super wtf is going on with this latest demand for states to claw back benefits already sent out.
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
He says the law doesn't allow for this, and if the USDA is mad that states already sent out SNAP money, too bad—they were following USDA's own guidance. Full comments:
Great to talk to voters today in Woodbury about Rep. Hemmingsen-Jaeger for Senate! She’ll be great in continuing and adding to her representation of SD 47 constituents. Access to child care and access to healthcare are priorities for her - we need strong advocates like Amanda in the MN Senate!
October 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Great to talk to voters today in Woodbury about Rep. Hemmingsen-Jaeger for Senate! She’ll be great in continuing and adding to her representation of SD 47 constituents. Access to child care and access to healthcare are priorities for her - we need strong advocates like Amanda in the MN Senate!
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shocked to learn that the president lied about this and also this is a horrible defacing of a building that belongs to the people of the United States, not donald trump
Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU
White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom
The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.
wapo.st
October 20, 2025 at 6:52 PM
shocked to learn that the president lied about this and also this is a horrible defacing of a building that belongs to the people of the United States, not donald trump
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It has to be said - again and out loud - that it’s Republicans in Congress who’ve unshackled him.
“We are now seeing how a truly unshackled Trump uses his power.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...
When the Trump Guardrails Fall
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October 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
It has to be said - again and out loud - that it’s Republicans in Congress who’ve unshackled him.
I’m glad Gov Walz is taking steps to ensure Minnesotans will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines save lives and Minnesotans deserve to be able to go to their health care provider when it’s convenient for them and get a shot.
September 9, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I’m glad Gov Walz is taking steps to ensure Minnesotans will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines save lives and Minnesotans deserve to be able to go to their health care provider when it’s convenient for them and get a shot.
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To those who say I should talk more about the role of mental helath in school shootings. You are right. Let’s talk about Trump wanting to cut $1B from youth mental health grants and programs: nonprofitquarterly.org/how-trumps-b...
How Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Hurts Youth Mental Health - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Trump’s spending and tax legislation will hurt youth mental health. A new report shows how young people desperately need services.
nonprofitquarterly.org
August 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
To those who say I should talk more about the role of mental helath in school shootings. You are right. Let’s talk about Trump wanting to cut $1B from youth mental health grants and programs: nonprofitquarterly.org/how-trumps-b...
I donated blood this morning. Fast and efficient - took less than an hour. One way to help our community at a time when there’s a blood shortage. American Red Cross redcrossblood.org and Memorial Blood Center mbc.org urgently need donations! ❤️
August 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I donated blood this morning. Fast and efficient - took less than an hour. One way to help our community at a time when there’s a blood shortage. American Red Cross redcrossblood.org and Memorial Blood Center mbc.org urgently need donations! ❤️
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“Do not offer thoughts and prayers as you systemically enable such tragedies. Do not claim prayers are sufficient when children die as they pray. Do not pretend you do not understand.”
— Lydia, 16, Minneapolis
— Lydia, 16, Minneapolis
August 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
“Do not offer thoughts and prayers as you systemically enable such tragedies. Do not claim prayers are sufficient when children die as they pray. Do not pretend you do not understand.”
— Lydia, 16, Minneapolis
— Lydia, 16, Minneapolis
Children, teachers, worshippers all should be safe from gun violence in their community. My heart goes out to the families and I, along with my colleagues, recommit to working on solutions to address gun violence.
August 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Children, teachers, worshippers all should be safe from gun violence in their community. My heart goes out to the families and I, along with my colleagues, recommit to working on solutions to address gun violence.
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Minnesota’s evenly divided delegation could provide the four patriotic Republican votes needed to join Democrats to stop the Big Ugly Bill.
We just need four patriots in the Republican Party to tank this terrible bill.
Four patriots to join House Democrats in standing up against the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the ultra-wealthy in our nation’s history.
Four patriots to join House Democrats in standing up against the largest transfer of wealth from the poor to the ultra-wealthy in our nation’s history.
July 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Minnesota’s evenly divided delegation could provide the four patriotic Republican votes needed to join Democrats to stop the Big Ugly Bill.
On a beautiful morning in northern Minnesota, I’m thankful to have a chance to reflect with gratitude on the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
May 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
On a beautiful morning in northern Minnesota, I’m thankful to have a chance to reflect with gratitude on the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.
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U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments about autism are profoundly hateful and ignorant.
DFL Senate Members of Human Services and Health and Human Services committees released a statement, you can read in full here: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfler...
DFL Senate Members of Human Services and Health and Human Services committees released a statement, you can read in full here: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfler...
April 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments about autism are profoundly hateful and ignorant.
DFL Senate Members of Human Services and Health and Human Services committees released a statement, you can read in full here: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfler...
DFL Senate Members of Human Services and Health and Human Services committees released a statement, you can read in full here: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfler...
Hands Off MN Capitol 💙
April 5, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Hands Off MN Capitol 💙
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Tearing Medicaid coverage away, gutting food assistance and affordable child care, and shredding the social safety net as our economy careens towards a potential recession is a recipe for disaster.
Pres. Lee Saunders responds to the Senate budget plan: www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Pres. Lee Saunders responds to the Senate budget plan: www.afscme.org/press/releas...
April 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Tearing Medicaid coverage away, gutting food assistance and affordable child care, and shredding the social safety net as our economy careens towards a potential recession is a recipe for disaster.
Pres. Lee Saunders responds to the Senate budget plan: www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Pres. Lee Saunders responds to the Senate budget plan: www.afscme.org/press/releas...
Yesterday, the MN Dept of Health announced 170 layoff notices due to unexpected federal grant cuts of over $220M. These cuts will affect Minnesotans’ daily lives — accessing vaccinations, seeing less support for our elders in nursing homes & less surveillance of wastewater. It’s going to hurt.
April 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Yesterday, the MN Dept of Health announced 170 layoff notices due to unexpected federal grant cuts of over $220M. These cuts will affect Minnesotans’ daily lives — accessing vaccinations, seeing less support for our elders in nursing homes & less surveillance of wastewater. It’s going to hurt.
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I am saddened and angered that ICE is operating around the University of Minnesota. Our campuses should be a safe place for all students, staff, and visitors. I am monitoring the situation closely, and encourage you to stay vigilant and well-informed.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I am saddened and angered that ICE is operating around the University of Minnesota. Our campuses should be a safe place for all students, staff, and visitors. I am monitoring the situation closely, and encourage you to stay vigilant and well-informed.
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The American people aren't stupid. Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information, put our troops at risk, and then lied about it.
Trump must fire Hegseth.
Trump must fire Hegseth.
BREAKING from The Atlantic:
Editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg has released the Signal war plans text thread:
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump's Advisers Shared on Signal. tinyurl.com/f4f6mnb8
Editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg has released the Signal war plans text thread:
Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump's Advisers Shared on Signal. tinyurl.com/f4f6mnb8
March 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The American people aren't stupid. Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information, put our troops at risk, and then lied about it.
Trump must fire Hegseth.
Trump must fire Hegseth.
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The first and most important thing to know about last night's Exec order is that it's intended to break current law and allow people throughout the federal gov look at yr tax returns. Beyond that it's intended to compel states to turn over all their data to the fed govt.
March 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The first and most important thing to know about last night's Exec order is that it's intended to break current law and allow people throughout the federal gov look at yr tax returns. Beyond that it's intended to compel states to turn over all their data to the fed govt.
The bill was referred to the committee I chair, I won’t be scheduling it for a hearing. We do important work in SenateHHS and listen to Minnesotans who come to us with urgent needs for better access to mental health care. Trivializing a serious issue to make a point is disrespectful & disheartening.
Five Minnesota Senate Republicans are seeking to dub “Trump derangement syndrome," a term coined to describe a form of criticism of President Donald Trump, as an official mental illness recognized under state statute.
GOP Minnesota Senators introduce bill that defines ‘Trump derangement syndrome’ as mental illness
The invented term is en vogue again after making the rounds during Trump’s first term.
www.startribune.com
March 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The bill was referred to the committee I chair, I won’t be scheduling it for a hearing. We do important work in SenateHHS and listen to Minnesotans who come to us with urgent needs for better access to mental health care. Trivializing a serious issue to make a point is disrespectful & disheartening.
Thank you, kind Minnesotans who helped push my car up a not very steep hill near the Capitol! 💙 It was greatly appreciated!
March 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Thank you, kind Minnesotans who helped push my car up a not very steep hill near the Capitol! 💙 It was greatly appreciated!
Over 105,000 Minnesotans are covered by Medical Assistance in CD-3. 20% of the kids under age 19 have MA. Access to health coverage leads to better success in school. For seniors, cuts mean less access to long term care services they need. No cuts to Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy!
Cutting Medicaid will jeopardize health coverage for millions of Americans. I joined Rep. Morrison at Martin Luther Senior Living Center in Bloomington to highlight the need to push back against these proposed cuts and fight for the care Minnesotans deserve.
March 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Over 105,000 Minnesotans are covered by Medical Assistance in CD-3. 20% of the kids under age 19 have MA. Access to health coverage leads to better success in school. For seniors, cuts mean less access to long term care services they need. No cuts to Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy!
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Please fold this into stories about Trump’s little performance yesterday.
EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
March 1, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Please fold this into stories about Trump’s little performance yesterday.
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Some PhD programs have frozen or reduced admissions, and offer letters have been yanked back. A 15% cap on NIH (National Institutes of Health) grants covering lab overhead/indirect costs could take $100 million to $130 million out of University of Minnesota science/medical research annually.
From a biomedical measuring tool at the College of St. Benedict to research grants at the University of Minnesota, a host of potential federal funding cuts are on the horizon. Teacher training grants at University of St. Thomas have already been canceled. www.twincities.com/2025/02/28/t...
Twin Cities universities face uncertain environmental with federal cuts to scholarships, research
Two teaching grants at the University of St. Thomas have been canceled, and up to $130 million in NIH funding for lab overhead at the University of Minnesota is in question.
www.twincities.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Some PhD programs have frozen or reduced admissions, and offer letters have been yanked back. A 15% cap on NIH (National Institutes of Health) grants covering lab overhead/indirect costs could take $100 million to $130 million out of University of Minnesota science/medical research annually.