Melissa H Wiklund

Picture of Sen Melissa Wiklund, Rep Hemmingsen-Jaeger and Sen Liz Bolden getting ready to knock on doors in SD 47.

Great to talk to voters today in Woodbury about Rep. Hemmingsen-Jaeger for Senate! She’ll be great in continuing and adding to her representation of SD 47 constituents. Access to child care and access to healthcare are priorities for her - we need strong advocates like Amanda in the MN Senate!

shocked to learn that the president lied about this and also this is a horrible defacing of a building that belongs to the people of the United States, not donald trump

It has to be said - again and out loud - that it’s Republicans in Congress who’ve unshackled him.

The image contains a quote about Sen Wiklund’s support for Gov Walz Executive Order which protects access to COVID-19 vaccines. It also has a photo of Sen Wiklund in a blue suit and holding a microphone with the Minnesota State Capitol in the background.

I’m glad Gov Walz is taking steps to ensure Minnesotans will continue to have access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines save lives and Minnesotans deserve to be able to go to their health care provider when it’s convenient for them and get a shot.

How Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” Hurts Youth Mental Health - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly Trump’s spending and tax legislation will hurt youth mental health. A new report shows how young people desperately need services.

To those who say I should talk more about the role of mental helath in school shootings. You are right. Let’s talk about Trump wanting to cut $1B from youth mental health grants and programs: nonprofitquarterly.org/how-trumps-b...

Shows a sticker from donating blood with American Red Cross. It says “Give Blood Today”

I donated blood this morning. Fast and efficient - took less than an hour. One way to help our community at a time when there’s a blood shortage. American Red Cross redcrossblood.org and Memorial Blood Center mbc.org urgently need donations! ❤️

“Do not offer thoughts and prayers as you systemically enable such tragedies. Do not claim prayers are sufficient when children die as they pray. Do not pretend you do not understand.”

— Lydia, 16, Minneapolis

Senate DFL Minneapolis delegation statement on the tragedy at Annunciation School. We condemn the violent actions - no child, teacher, family should ever face such terror.

Children, teachers, worshippers all should be safe from gun violence in their community. My heart goes out to the families and I, along with my colleagues, recommit to working on solutions to address gun violence.

Minnesota’s evenly divided delegation could provide the four patriotic Republican votes needed to join Democrats to stop the Big Ugly Bill.

Northern Minnesota, a sunny Memorial Day service at a cemetery. The local color guard is ready to begin the service. A forest of pines are behind them.

On a beautiful morning in northern Minnesota, I’m thankful to have a chance to reflect with gratitude on the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.

Blue background, white text. “People with autism are human beings with inherent worth and dignity. They are beloved members of their families, our communities and our state. Secretary Kennedy's comments about people with autism are ignorant and dangerous. Every United States Senator who voted to confirm Secretary Kennedy must answer for the hateful rhetoric he spews. His anti-science, ableist agenda is part of the broader push to dismantle public health and scientific advancement.” MEMBERS OF HUMAN SERVICES, AND HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEES

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s comments about autism are profoundly hateful and ignorant.

DFL Senate Members of Human Services and Health and Human Services committees released a statement, you can read in full here: senatedfl.mn/senate-dfler...

View looking out the Capitol of the crowd of people at the MN Capitol for the Hands Off event.

Hands Off MN Capitol 💙

Tearing Medicaid coverage away, gutting food assistance and affordable child care, and shredding the social safety net as our economy careens towards a potential recession is a recipe for disaster.

Pres. Lee Saunders responds to the Senate budget plan: www.afscme.org/press/releas...

Yesterday, the MN Dept of Health announced 170 layoff notices due to unexpected federal grant cuts of over $220M. These cuts will affect Minnesotans’ daily lives — accessing vaccinations, seeing less support for our elders in nursing homes & less surveillance of wastewater. It’s going to hurt.

University of Minnesota Office of the President Dear students, faculty and staff, We are writing to inform you about a deeply concerning situation involving one of our international graduate students at the University of Minnesota. We learned that, on March 27 at an off-campus residence, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained a graduate student enrolled on our Twin Cities campus. We are actively working to gather more details about this incident. In cases like this, the University takes steps to ensure students are connected to internal resources and support, such as Student Legal Service and International Student and Scholar Services. The University had no prior knowledge of this incident and did not share any information with federal authorities before it occurred. It is important to note that our campus departments of public safety, including UMPD, do not enforce federal immigration laws, and our officers do not inquire about an individual's immigration status. Their focus remains on public safety, fostering trust and maintaining strong relationships across the University community. As we work to gather more information, please know the University has information, resources and FAQs about federal immigration policies available on the Rapid Response website. We understand how distressing this news may be for members of our University community. If you or someone you know needs mental health support during this time, please visit mentalhealth.umn.edu, which connects you to resources across all five campuses. Rebecca Cunningham President Calvin Phillips Vice President for Student Affairs Mercedes Ramírez Fernández Vice President for Equity and Diversity

I am saddened and angered that ICE is operating around the University of Minnesota. Our campuses should be a safe place for all students, staff, and visitors. I am monitoring the situation closely, and encourage you to stay vigilant and well-informed.
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The American people aren't stupid. Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information, put our troops at risk, and then lied about it.

Trump must fire Hegseth.

The first and most important thing to know about last night's Exec order is that it's intended to break current law and allow people throughout the federal gov look at yr tax returns. Beyond that it's intended to compel states to turn over all their data to the fed govt.

The bill was referred to the committee I chair, I won’t be scheduling it for a hearing. We do important work in SenateHHS and listen to Minnesotans who come to us with urgent needs for better access to mental health care. Trivializing a serious issue to make a point is disrespectful & disheartening.

Thank you, kind Minnesotans who helped push my car up a not very steep hill near the Capitol! 💙 It was greatly appreciated!

Over 105,000 Minnesotans are covered by Medical Assistance in CD-3. 20% of the kids under age 19 have MA. Access to health coverage leads to better success in school. For seniors, cuts mean less access to long term care services they need. No cuts to Medicaid to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy!

Please fold this into stories about Trump’s little performance yesterday.

Some PhD programs have frozen or reduced admissions, and offer letters have been yanked back. A 15% cap on NIH (National Institutes of Health) grants covering lab overhead/indirect costs could take $100 million to $130 million out of University of Minnesota science/medical research annually.

Minnesota is home to so many med tech businesses because of the innovation and research done by higher ed institutions like the U of M. Cuts of >$100M to research would be devastating.

Tulsi Gabbard's intel chief nomination clears key Senate hurdle Senators voted to limit debate on Gabbard's nomination, paving the way for a final vote later this week.

Not a single Republican senator stood against Gabbard -- ignoring the law requiring the director of national intelligence to have deep national-security experience. She has none. She represents the disastrous rise of misplaced power, and a danger to the United States. www.axios.com/2025/02/10/t...

Trump's cuts to medical research are a threat to Minnesotans and all Americans

Shuttering of USAID could mean the end of millions in income for Midwest farm operations Frozen by Elon Musk’s DOGE personnel, the USAID program purchased $70 million in commodities in 2024 from Minnesota vendors.

MN is proud to help feed the world (in fact, this program was created by Hubert Humphrey). Now not only is that in jeopardy, but millions of dollars in income for farmers is too? Disgusting.

This food, which we’ve already paid for, is waiting on ships to be delivered to those who need it.

Sen. Klobuchar is speaking at a lectern on the floor of the Senate in the US Capitol.

Proud to see my Senator, @amyklobuchar.com, speaking on the Senate floor right now. With powerful letters from her constituents naming the outrageous actions of this administration and the impact on our country. 🔥 Like families afraid for their loved one’s access to safety net services.

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I’m getting thousands of calls. We’re trying to answer as many as we can/keep our voicemail inbox clear. Senate phones are having tech issues, but Minnesotans can still reach me below.

There’s a lot happening. People are worried. I want to hear from you.

Elon Musk illegally seized the purse strings of the United States. An unelected billionaire may have access to everyone’s social security numbers.
 
We need answers now. This power grab cannot stand.

This language describes a coup. You have to be a government employee, subject to the rules & procedures that bind gov employees, to do this kind of work. This is a blatant abuse of the public trust by the Trump administration, a true 5-alarm fire. www.wired.com/story/elon-m...