Melisa Franzen represents District 49 in the southwest Twin Cities metropolitan area. Learn more about Sen. Franzen. Read more news from Sen. Franzen.
Governor Tim Walz announced the final piece of his bonding bill proposal that includes funding for local projects in Senate District 49 including Edina and parts of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka.
Senator Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, proposes legislation to clarify current law that pertains to identification and the purchase of alcohol to include U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Senator Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, joined the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, and more than 65 other Latino state legislators for the NALEO Legislative Summit in Las Vegas from October 25-26, 2019.
Senator Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, was recognized by the I-494 Corridor Commission for her dedicated service to improving transportation options for residents, employers and commuters in the Twin Cities and specifically on the I-494 corridor.
Senator Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, and Representative Carlos Mariani, DFL-St. Paul, released the following statements in response to recent demonstrations against Puerto Rico’s Governor Ricardo Rosselló.
While budget negotiations continue behind closed doors at the state Capitol, Senator Melisa Franzen, DFL-Edina, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, and Bloomington, announced her plan to refuse per diem pay for work associated with a special session.