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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM

Minnesota state lawmaker with Ely ties carried legislation supported by his lobbyist employer

https://alphanews.org/exclusive-minnesota-state-lawmaker-carried-legislation-supported-by-his-lobbyist-employer/

A Minnesota state lawmaker carried legislation backed by an environmental lobbyist group the same year he was employed by the group, according to public records.

Rep. Alex Falconer (DFLEden Prairie) was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in November of 2024. He won his district, which includes parts of Minnetonka and Eden Prairie, by 20 points. Falconer’s district, House District 49A, is considered a safe DFL seat.

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