DFL Senators Announce Launch of Blue Dog Coalition

Yesterday, Senator Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights), Senator Nick Frentz (DFL – North Mankato), Senator Judy Seeberger (DFL – Afton), Senator Grant Hauschild (DFL – Hermantown), Senator Ann Rest (DFL – New Hope), Senator Rob Kupec (DFL – Moorhead), Senator Aric Putnam (DFL – St. Cloud), and Senator John Hoffman (DFL – Champlin)announced the formation of the Blue Dog Coalition in the Minnesota Senate. The group of legislators represents a diverse range of communities from urban, suburban, regional hubs, and rural towns. The group looks forward to playing a role in the upcoming policy and budget discussions given the 67-67 split in the Minnesota State House, where the Senate voice could tip the balance.

“Minnesotans want legislators who hear them, who work to improve their daily lives, who are careful with their tax dollars, and who collaborate to solve problems,” said Senator Matt Klein and Senator Nick Frentz.  “The Blue Dog Coalition formed to pursue a practical, bipartisan path forward for all Minnesotans.”

The Mission Statement of the Senate Blue Dog Coalition is:

The Minnesota Senate Blue Dog Coalition stands for pragmatic, reasonable, and balanced policies that reflect the values of all Minnesotans.  We are committed to problem-solving, collaboration, and the pursuit of fiscally responsible policies that support working families, small businesses, and communities in every corner of our state. We seek to bridge divides and bring bipartisan solutions that serve all Minnesotans, regardless of political affiliation.