Legislative Update - Join us for Attorney General Keith Ellison’s Community Forum on Monday

Dear Neighbors, 

I hope you and yours are safe and warm as cold weather sets in and we near the end of the year. A quick reminder that Minnesota’s “cold weather rule” is now in effect, which protects residents from having electric or natural gas service shut off between October 1 and April 30. 

To ensure your service is safe from disconnection you must make and keep a payment plan that you and your utility provider agree on. More information is available on the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s website. 

Attorney General Keith Ellison in Moorhead on Monday

I hope you can join us on Monday, December 11, for a Community Forum Attorney General Keith Ellison will be hosting at Bright Sky Apartments, starting at 5:30pm. It’s sure to be a great event where your voice can be heard. 

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Matt Gladue at (651) 300-8715 or Matt.Gladue@ag.state.mn.us by 9:00am the day of the community meeting.

Representing Your Values

Almost seven years ago, the Minnesota House DFL started the Minnesota Values Project (also known as MVP), a partnership between Minnesotans, elected officials, and organizations to create a shared vision for the future of our state. 

Working together, we’ve strengthened our communities by improving education opportunities, making affordable health care a reality, and increasing economic prosperity for all Minnesotans.

Through this project, we have facilitated hundreds of meaningful conversations with people across Minnesota about their priorities. We’re continuing this work and want to engage with as many people as possible. Looking ahead to the 2024 legislative session, we’re hoping to hear more perspectives and feedback from Minnesotans. As part of this effort, I’d appreciate it if you took part in the new Minnesota Values Project survey.  

You can take the survey by clicking this link.

The survey only takes a few minutes, and as we build a shared vision for our state, your input is crucial in this process. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Name A New Snowplow!

What’s become a fun, annual tradition is now back - the contest for naming the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s new snowplows! Do you have a name worthy of joining past winners like Clearopathra, Sleetwood Mac, and Blader Tot Hotdish?

Submit your creative ideas for the “Name a Snowplow” contest by Dec. 15!

A New State Flag & Seal

Minnesota is one step closer to creating the final design for our updated state flag - one that is more inclusive and representative of our state. A nonpartisan commission went through a lengthy and thorough process to narrow it down to six flag designs:

Stay Connected

As we start to prepare for the 2024 legislative session in February, please continue to reach out with any questions or comments you have on our work. You can reach my office at rep.heather.keeler@house.mn.gov or 651-296-5515. You can also follow my Facebook page. 

In community, 

Rep. Heather Keeler

Minnesota House of Representatives