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Legislative Update
Hello friends,
As this session continues to move quickly, we are approaching an important milestone with third deadlines set for tonight at 5:00 p.m. These deadlines mark a critical point in the legislative process, where bills must advance or risk falling off the path forward. Throughout this fast-paced period, we remain focused on delivering results that matter most, including strengthening our schools, supporting students and families, and advancing practical, common-sense solutions. As we continue moving towards adjournment, I will keep you updated on our work on important legislation.
Updates from the Capitol
Another priority this session has been ensuring our students are safe and our schools remain strong. Every child should be able to walk into school focused on learning, and every parent should feel confident their child is protected. That’s why we are proud to support the Safety in Our Schools initiative, a package built on bipartisan, common-sense solutions designed to protect students in every community.
This initiative takes a flexible, multilayered approach. It increases safety funding for public, nonpublic, and Tribal schools so all schools have access to critical resources. It also expands support for student mental health, recognizing that safety includes caring for the whole child. In addition, it provides communities with tools like anonymous threat reporting systems and updated safety plans to help stop potential dangers before they escalate. Finally, it includes student discipline reforms aimed at fostering respectful, orderly learning environments where every student can succeed.
Despite the practical nature of these proposals, progress has been slowed by legislative gridlock. Our students, families, and educators deserve action. We remain committed to advancing these solutions because keeping children safe should always rise above politics.
You can watch my speech from the floor this week here.
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Mueller Minute
In this weeks Mueller Minute, I talk about the work that we are doing to make Minnesota a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
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Events
The Stepping Out for Autism Walk is TOMORROW, Saturday, April 18th from 10am to noon. Learn more here.
This Sunday at 1:30pm is Eli Young's Eagle Scout ceremony at the LeRoy Community Center.
On Friday, April 24th, there will be an event to honor the Sacred Heart robotics team and send one student off to the VEX IQ World Tournament in St. Louis the week of April 27.
Next Saturday, April 25th is the annual Austin Cares: Community Cleanup event.
Also next Saturday is the Pheasants Forever Bingo event. More information below:
Mark your calendars for the city-wide Grand Meadow Rummage Sale coming up at the end of April: the 23rd to the 26th!
Saturday May 2nd is the 50th anniversary of the Blooming Prairie library. There will be a picnic to celebrate!
Taste of the Nations is coming up on May 16th from 11am-1pm!
Shoutouts
Shoutout to the Southland Clay Target Team on their big win last week, taking 1st place at the Mohawk Invitational in Ventura, IA! Way to go!
Shoutout to the Mower County Rabbit teams on their performance last weekend. The junior team earned 4th in the state, while the senior team took home the championship title!
The Blooming Prairie speech team wrapped up their season last weekend. Shoutout to DeAnna Schaub who got 5th in Storytelling and Valerie Winzenburg who got 6th in Informative at Sections! Congrats to the whole team on a great season.
Shoutout to the Olson family in Grand Meadow, as Corey and Annette are being inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame for their contributions to the sport over 30 years!
Shoutout to Kyle Stern: LeRoy-Ostrander/Lyle-Pacelli (Head Assistant Coach/Defensive Coordinator) for winning the 2026 Cal Stoll Award! This award is given to someone who demonstrates an ability to overcome adversity, and Coach Stern is exactly that person. Congratulations!
And shoutout to the students, pictured below, who won in their group at the annual Austin Public Schools Poetry Contest. Congrats, students!
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Please Contact Me
Please continue to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you. You can reach me by phone at 651-296-4193 or by email at rep.patricia.mueller@house.mn.gov
Have a great weekend!
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