Minnesota District 1 legislators discuss bonding projects ahead of session

Minnesota District 1 legislators discuss bonding projects ahead of session

EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Before Minnesota’s District 1 lawmakers walked through the doors of the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and began this year's session of the Legislature, they anticipated fraud, mourning a state lawmaker and immigration enforcement to be early agenda points. Sen. Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, has concerns that these topics, as well as 2026 being an election year, will distract legislators from “bread and butter” …