Senator Heather Gustafson

Senator Heather Gustafson represents Senate District 36 which includes Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. She is vice chair of the Education Finance Committee, and serves on the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and the Jobs and Economic Development Committee. Learn more about Sen. Gustafson.

Senator Heather Gustafson Renews Legislation to Strengthen Small Business Entrepreneurship in Minnesota

SAINT PAUL, MN – Today, Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights) is announcing her renewed legislative efforts to support small business growth in Minnesota. Senate File 5301 would create a Minnesota Entrepreneurship Task Force to bring entrepreneurs, business owners, educators, and… Read More »Senator Heather Gustafson Renews Legislation to Strengthen Small Business Entrepreneurship in Minnesota

Senator Heather Gustafson Receives 2026 “Legislator of Distinction” Award from League of Minnesota Cities

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) announced that Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL–Vadnais Heights) was among several state lawmakers recognized as 2026 Legislators of Distinction.   “Without the help of our local leaders, legislating would be… Read More »Senator Heather Gustafson Receives 2026 “Legislator of Distinction” Award from League of Minnesota Cities

Senator Gustafson Appointed to Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission

SAINT PAUL — Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL–Vadnais Heights), chief author of Minnesota’s landmark legislation creating an independent Office of the Inspector General, has been appointed to the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. The commission will be responsible for recruiting and… Read More »Senator Gustafson Appointed to Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission

Senator Heather Gustafson Highlights Importance of New Office of Inspector General as Feeding Our Future Defendant is Sentenced

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Today, Aimee Bock, ringleader in the Feeding Our Future scandal, was sentenced to 41 years in prison for her role in defrauding the government. In response, Senator Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights), author of legislation to create… Read More »Senator Heather Gustafson Highlights Importance of New Office of Inspector General as Feeding Our Future Defendant is Sentenced

Senator Heather Gustafson Secures Vadnais Boulevard Trail Project in Infrastructure Bill

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On Sunday, the Minnesota Legislature passed a package of infrastructure appropriations totaling over $1.2 billion in bonds and $45 million in general fund spending. Senate Heather Gustafson (DFL – Vadnais Heights) helped to secure the inclusion… Read More »Senator Heather Gustafson Secures Vadnais Boulevard Trail Project in Infrastructure Bill

Senator Gustafson Celebrates Passage of Education Budget Supporting School Safety and Student Success

Supplemental education budget funds anonymous threat reporting systems and additional support for schools ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Saturday, May 16, the Minnesota Senate passed a supplemental education budget on a bipartisan vote of 53-14. The legislation includes $5 million… Read More »Senator Gustafson Celebrates Passage of Education Budget Supporting School Safety and Student Success