Grant Hauschild

When I launched my campaign for re-election at the Iron Workers Hall, the message was straightforward. Put the Northland first and just deliver for our communities.
That message reflects the values of the Iron Range, where people expect results, not excuses.
One of the most urgent challenges facing the Range has been rural ambulance service. For years, communities struggled with staffing shortages, rising costs, and the constant fear of losing emergency coverage. I made this issue a priority from day one, bringing together lawmakers from both parties and delivering new funding to stabilize EMS across the region.
Education infrastructure has also been a focus. We secured funding for school renovation projects in Ely, Babbitt, and Tower, helping modernize facilities while easing pressure on local taxpayers. Strong schools are essential for attracting families, supporting educators, and keeping communities vibrant.
Health care access matters just as much. We delivered $1 million at a critical moment in 2024 to keep the Boundary Waters Care Center operational, ensuring continued access to care for residents who rely on that facility. In rural communities, losing a clinic or nursing home is not an inconvenience. It is a crisis. We acted to prevent that.
Quality-of-life investments are also part of putting the Northland first. We secured funding for the Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt arenas, recognizing the role they play in youth activities, community pride, and local economies. We also delivered ATV trail funding, supporting recreation and tourism that bring visitors and dollars to the Range.
When our Northshore Miners were laid off for over a year during my election three years ago, I promised my first priority would be to extend their unemployment so they could stay in our communities until the mine reopened.
The first bill we passed was the extension and I’m proud to have worked alongside the Iron Range delegation to make it happen again for our Hibtac and Minorca steelworkers last year. We are at a critical juncture on the Iron Range and we must look for new industry job opportunities in the future, which is why I also worked across party lines to advance permitting reform for the first time in 14 years down in St. Paul. 
Just delivering also means protecting public dollars. Over the last two years, the state Senate passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen fraud prevention, improve grant oversight, and allow agencies to stop funding when fraud is uncovered. We also passed an independent Office of Inspector General to ensure investigations are fair, thorough, and free from political pressure. The House failed to move that legislation forward. For Iron Range communities that depend on state investments, accountability is not optional, and I will continue fighting to get an independent inspector general in place.
At the campaign launch, our St. Louis County Commissioner, Paul McDonald, introduced me by reminding the audience that the state motto, L’Étoile du Nord doesn’t mean “Star of the North.” It means “Bring the Money North.” That is what just delivering means, and it’s exactly what I’ve done as our state senator.  
The Iron Range deserves leadership that respects its history while building for the future. That means bipartisan problem solving, smart investments, and a relentless focus on outcomes.
I am running for re-election because this work is not finished. I would be honored to continue serving the Iron Range and delivering for the Northland.