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ST. CLOUD (MPR News) — “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 Read more

ST. CLOUD (MinnPost) — “I’ve authored more bills in two weeks than [Perryman] did in two years.” — Aric Putnam, in MinnPost Read more

ST. CLOUD (St. Cloud LIVE) — “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 Read more

ST. CLOUD (KNSI) — Senator Aric Putnam hosted a roundtable on senior care at the Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud, where about 35 to 40 people talked about staying in their homes, staying connected to their neighbors, and the volunteer shortage that affects both. Putnam also discussed the human services budget cuts lawmakers…

ST. PAUL (KWLM) — Senators Aric Putnam and Rob Kupec, both leaders on the Senate Agriculture Committee, are asking Governor Walz to temporarily let farmers use lower-taxed red dye diesel on public highways and not just in the field. Read more

ST. PAUL (Minnesota News Network) — Minnesota News Network’s morning headlines included Senators Aric Putnam and Rob Kupec’s call for Governor Walz to let farmers use lower-taxed red dye diesel on public highways, a change that would save them 32 cents a gallon. Read more

ST. CLOUD (KNSI) — With diesel well over $6 a gallon at harvest time, Senator Aric Putnam is asking Governor Walz for relief for Minnesota farmers, through either a special session or an executive order. “We gotta do something to help out Minnesota farmers,” Putnam told KNSI. Read more

Putnam, a communication professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, has hosted more than 30 town halls since taking office. He said he takes an independent approach toward policymaking that isn’t always in lock step with his party.

“If the DFL wants to send me talking points, I’m going to take a little red pen, and I’m going to correct them and grade them and send them back, because I don’t need those things,” Putnam said. “I’m not dependent on them.”

Putnam, a communication professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University, has hosted more than 30 town halls since taking office. He said he takes an independent approach toward policymaking that isn’t always in lock step with his party.

“If the DFL wants to send me talking points, I’m going to take a little red pen, and I’m going to correct them and grade them and send them back, because I don’t need those things,” Putnam said. “I’m not dependent on them.”