Tag: Erik Mortensen
New House GOP ousts Erik Mortensen from caucus
State Rep. Erik Mortensen was removed from the New House Republican Caucus this week, apparently because of his criticism of the "RINOs in St....
State rep says Minnesota Legislature is ‘scripted,’ every outcome is ‘predetermined’
In a bold statement, Rep. Erik Mortensen said the entire Minnesota Legislature is scripted and all outcomes are predetermined.
In a Wednesday Alpha News Live...
Rep introduces bill that would imprison governor for unilaterally declaring emergencies
Rep. Erik Mortensen, R-Shakopee, introduced a bill that would take away the governor’s power to unilaterally declare a peacetime emergency or to issue executive...
Minnesota Capitol remains fenced in and closed to the public, legislator...
The Minnesota Capitol has been surrounded by a chain-link fence and closed to the public for 10 months, so Republican Rep. Erik Mortensen took...
State reps introduce impeachment articles against Walz for his ‘destruction’ and...
Rep. Erik Mortensen, R-Shakopee, introduced articles of impeachment against Gov. Tim Walz on Monday in response to his "illegal" use of emergency powers and...
Republican says he will host Thanksgiving gathering, sends Walz and Ellison...
Representative-elect Erik Mortensen, a Republican, said he has invited Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to his home for a Thanksgiving celebration...
Rep. Loonan Caught Up In Potential Campaign Finance Violation
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - Rep. Bob Loonan (R-Shakopee) may have violated state campaign laws by using his official state-provided email address to send out campaign...
Loonan Announces Primary Challenge Despite Not Receiving Endorsement
SHAKOPEE, Minn. - State Rep. Bob Loonan (R-Shakopee) will continue to seek re-election, despite failing to be endorsed by local Republicans.
Last month, Scott County...
Fresh Face Eric Mortensen Endorsed by Scott County Republicans
Erik Mortensen, a native Minnesotan and local business owner, was endorsed by the Scott County Republicans over the incumbent Rep. Bob Loonan for the...