State Sen. Grant Hauschild has recently launched his “Northland Strong” Initiative, an effort to focus his outreach and policy priorities to keep Northland communities strong and safe. Hauschild, who represents the largest district geographically in the state, says it’s critical that he focus his outreach and policy work to be most effective for northeastern Minnesota. 
The “Northland Strong” Initiative will encompass five key priority areas including: Strong Families, Safe Communities, Outdoor Heritage, Innovative Economy, and A State that Works. Hauschild’s goal is to hear directly from constituents and stakeholders about their thoughts, ideas, and concerns related to these priority areas. 
  “Northland Strong is about bringing us together around a shared vision for a stronger and safer Arrowhead region. That means developing an innovative economy, building safe and strong communities, and advancing our long-held heritage of outdoor traditions,” said Hauschild. “Over the coming months, I’ll meet with hundreds of northern Minnesotans to listen to their ideas as to how our region should approach the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead so that I am fully prepared with my policy priorities going into the upcoming legislative session.”
The second roundtable, A State That Works - Discussion on the Minnesota Regulatory Environment, was scheduled at North Shore Health in Grand Marais on Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. 
The third roundtable, Strong Families - How Ely looks out for their youngest and wisest, will take place in November, date TBD. 
The fourth roundtable, Outdoor Heritage - Investing in the Northland’s Outdoors, will take place in December, 2023, date TBD. 
The fifth roundtable, Innovative Economies - Diversifying the Northland Economy, will take place in January, 2024, date TBD. 
Constituents interested in having their voices heard can reach out to Sen. Hauschild’s office at sen.grant.hauschild@senate.mn.