St. Paul Reporter

Minnesota State Senator Eric Pratt has recently used his social media platform to address concerns over government accountability and infrastructure development in the state.

On August 23, 2025, Pratt posted criticism of Governor Tim Walz and his administration's handling of fraud prevention. He stated, "Minnesotans have had enough. Governor Walz and his commissioners have shown they can't prevent the massive fraud in the last 7 years. I applaud the bipartisan efforts of @MichaelKreun and @SenGustafson to create an independent Office of Inspector General. This office must be".

The following day, on August 24, 2025, Pratt highlighted a local infrastructure milestone by sharing: "I was honored to join state, county, and local officials yesterday for the official ribbon cutting of the Trunk Highway 169/Bluff Drive overpass in Sand Creek Township. This is first of the three interchange and overpass projects in construction that will finally complete".

In a subsequent post on August 24, he provided resources for further details about these projects: "More information on all of the projects can be found at:

https://t.co/CubvWZ7nRV.

https://t.co/UG9KTeXlhW

https://t.co/c3cR5xvnt2".

Eric Pratt serves as a Minnesota State Senator representing District 55. His recent statements reflect ongoing debates in Minnesota regarding oversight of public funds following several high-profile cases involving fraudulent activity within state programs during Governor Walz’s tenure. The call for an independent Office of Inspector General aligns with broader legislative efforts to strengthen oversight mechanisms in response to public concern about accountability.

The infrastructure project mentioned by Pratt—the Trunk Highway 169/Bluff Drive overpass—marks progress toward improving transportation networks in Scott County and surrounding areas. These developments are part of long-term plans aimed at enhancing road safety and supporting regional growth through updated interchanges and overpasses.