News
October 16, 2026
St. Cloud legislative races could shape balance of power at Minnesota Capitol
“We’re seeing prices going up even more as a direct result of a decision made by our federal government. The attack on Iran has made real, real issues for folks in our community.”
— Aric Putnam, to MPR News
October 15, 2026
Money talks (and mocks) in St. Cloud legislative races inundated by outside money
“I’ve authored more bills in two weeks than [Perryman] did in two years.”
— Aric Putnam, in MinnPost
October 9, 2026
Sen. Aric Putnam makes his case for Senate District 14
“Sen. Aric Putnam, DFL-St. Cloud, is seeking another term in St. Paul because he says he has work left to do — from expanding agricultural education in St. Cloud schools to strengthening support for farmers and veterans.”
— St. Cloud LIVE
October 6, 2026
Putnam Hears Senior Care Concerns at St. Cloud Roundtable
“what it takes to grow old well in central Minnesota”
— KNSI
October 1, 2026
Senate DFLers want Walz to allow Red Dye Diesel use on MN roads
“pressing Governor Tim Walz to help ease the economic pain for farmers”
— KWLM Radio Willmar
October 1, 2026
Minnesota Senators Pushing Governor for Diesel Fuel Tax Relief
“calling on the governor to quickly provide relief”
— Minnesota News Network
September 30, 2026
Senator Putnam Calls for Diesel Tax Holiday for Farmers
“We gotta do something to help out Minnesota farmers.”
— KNSI
July 31, 2026
St. Cloud Live: “Putnam named to commission to identify candidates for Inspector General”
“the state’s new independent watchdog agency tasked with rooting out fraud”
— St. Cloud Live
June 19, 2026
St. Cloud Times: “St. Cloud gets $12.4 million for city improvements”
“For far too long SCSU and downtown St. Cloud have been separated.”
— Aric Putnam, in the St. Cloud Times
June 3, 2026
MPR News: Minnesota lawmakers boost a tax credit that helps young farmers
“a tax credit aimed at helping newer farmers ran out in one day”
— MPR News
May 11, 2026
KNSI: Minnesota Office of Inspector General Bill Advances to Governor’s Desk
“This is a historic step toward securing Minnesota’s taxpayer dollars from fraud.”
— Aric Putnam, to KNSI
April 16, 2026
KNSI: Putnam Bill Would Create Task Force To Study Minnesota Property Taxes
“has not had a serious review in more than 25 years”
— KNSI
March 31, 2026
STC Live: St. Cloud youth push for greater role in civic life at community gathering
“young people are asking for more opportunities to speak”
— St. Cloud LIVE
March 16, 2026
MinnPost: Minnesota farmers need stability before it’s too late
“our farmers need stability and security, and they need it now”
— Aric Putnam, in MinnPost
April 15, 2022
SC Times: St. Cloud officials talk public safety, law enforcement challenges during panel
“About 75 people gathered in the Great River Regional Library”
— St. Cloud Times
March 25, 2022
Bring Me the News: Farm employees “afraid to go to work” as ICE stretches into Greater Minnesota
“People are genuinely experiencing this anxiety and this fear.”
— Aric Putnam, to Bring Me the News