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League of Minnesota Cities Honors 28 Lawmakers as 2025 Legislators of Distinction

August 1, 2025

The League of Minnesota Cities has recognized 28 state lawmakers (16 representatives and 12 senators) as 2025 Legislators of Distinction. Chosen legislators are honored for specific actions that aided efforts of Minnesota cities during the past year’s state legislative session.

Legislators of Distinction are approved annually by the League’s Board of Directors in recognition of the collaboration of state and city officials needed to successfully serve shared communities and meet the unique needs of rural, urban, and suburban residents across Minnesota.

The 2025 Legislators of Distinction are:

Representatives:

Rep. Patty Acomb, DFL – Minnetonka, District 45B

Rep. Patti Anderson, R – Dellwood, District 33A

Rep. Dave Baker, R – Willmar, District 16B

Rep. John Burkel, R – Badger, District 01A

Rep. Greg Davids, R – Preston, District 26B

Rep. Aisha Gomez, DFL – Minneapolis, District 64A

Rep. Kaohly Vang Her, DFL – St. Paul, District 64A

Rep. Ginny Klevorn, DFL – Plymouth, District 42B

Rep. Leon Lillie, DFL – North St. Paul, District 44B

Rep. Joe McDonald, R – Delano, District 29A

Rep. Andrew Myers, R – Tonka Bay, District 45A

Rep. Danny Nadeau, R – Rogers, District 34A

Rep. Roger Skraba, R – Ely, District 3A

Rep. Terry Stier, R – Belle Plaine, District 22B

Rep. Chris Swedzinski, R – Ghent, District 15A

Rep. Brad Tabke, DFL – Shakopee, District 54A

Senators:

Sen. Cal Bahr, R – East Bethel, District 31

Sen. Steve A. Cwodzinski, DFL – Eden Prairie, District 49

Sen. Heather Gustafson, DFL – Vadnais Heights, District 36

Sen. Grant Hauschild, DFL – Hermantown, District 03

Sen. John Jasinski, R – Faribault, District 19

Sen. Ann Johnson Stewart, DFL – Wayzata, District 45

Sen. Matt Klein, DFL – Mendota Heights, District 53

Sen. Mark Koran, R – North Branch, District 28

Sen. Jeremy Miller, R – Winona, District 26

Sen. Carla J. Nelson, R – Rochester, District 24

Sen. Ann Rest, DFL – New Hope, District 43

Sen. Judy Seeberger, DFL – Afton, District 41

To be eligible for the award, legislators must achieve one or more of the following criteria:

  • Be generally and reasonably accessible to League representatives
  • Seek input on issues of importance to cities
  • Listen to League concerns and be receptive to League-provided information on issues
  • Sponsor and/or support League initiatives
  • Speak out on behalf of the interest of cities
  • Demonstrate the importance of partnership between the state and cities

Award winners will receive a letter of appreciation and a certificate. A copy of the acknowledgement letter will also be sent to the mayor of each city in the legislator’s district.

The League of Minnesota Cities is a membership organization dedicated to helping cities throughout Minnesota build quality communities through effective advocacy, expert analysis, trusted guidance, and collective action. The League serves its more than 830 members through advocacy, education and training, policy development, risk management, and other services. For more information, visit lmc.org.

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Ted Bengtson

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(651) 281-1242 or (800) 925-1122

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