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PAUL UTKE

State senators, Paul Utke, Jordan Rasmusson and Rob Kupec, all issued statements and their plans to deal with Minnesota's projected $17.6 billion budget surplus on Dec. 6.
Dawn Kovacovich, a local mother, is working with State Sen. Paul Utke and others to revise the law so people like her daughter have the choice to work at places like the Hubbard County Developmental Achievement Center.
Incumbent State Sen. Paul Utke said he will defend his Senate seat in a primary.
Incumbent State Sen. Paul Utke said he will defend his Senate seat in a primary.

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Incumbent State Sen. Paul Utke said he will defend his Senate seat in a primary.
This guest commentary is written by State Sen. Paul Utke (R-Park Rapids).
At a recent town hall in Frazee on Oct. 26, Sen. Paul Utke, R-Park Rapids, and Rep. Steve Green, R-Fosston, promoted, corroborated and disseminated false COVID-19 vaccine information to their constituents to head nods, and cheers of confirmation bias from the crowd. This sort of misinformation puts Minnesotan lives in danger and continues the erosion of trust in public health initiatives, government and facts. It should not be applauded, it should be condemned and dismissed.
State Sen. Paul Utke and Reps. Steve Green and Matt Grossell spent approximately three hours discussing political concerns with a large audience Tuesday at Abide Vineyard Church in Park Rapids.
State Sen. Paul Utke and Reps. Steve Green and Matt Grossell will be available to discuss issues of interest to citizens.
The state senator for Minnesota's 2nd District is recognized by the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future for advocating diverse energy sources.

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Sen. Paul Utke, R-Park Rapids, introduced legislation to promote healthier eating habits for Minnesota children. The Healthy Kids Meal bill would require restaurants operating in Minnesota offer a healthy default beverage option, a healthy side fruit or vegetable and not contain more than 600 calories.
Sen. Kent Eken, DFL-Twin Valley, and Sen. Paul Utke, GOP-Park Rapids, both oppose the recreational, adult-use marijuana measure and said the bill isn't expected to be brought up for a vote in their chamber due to strong opposition by Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, GOP-Baxter.
Delays continue to plague the much-needed replacement of Enbridge Line 3.

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