Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul) released the following statement regarding Senator Jim Metzen’s announcement that he retiring from the Minnesota Senate after his current term:
"I would like to thank my friend, Senator Metzen, for his years of service to our community and to the state of Minnesota. Senator Metzen always delivered for our community. He was a chief architect of the Mighty Ducks grant program, which provides grants to upgrade ice arenas and increase indoor air quality. Young hockey players have him to thank for this important program to the state. Senator Metzen was also instrumental in securing funding for the Kaposia Landing in South St. Paul. These are just a couple of his many contributions. I will miss his expertise, leadership, and most importantly, his laughter in the legislature."
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