St. Paul Reporter

The 2025 legislative session ended on May 19, but some budget bills remain unfinished. Working groups are continuing discussions, and a special session is expected to be called soon, although no official timeline has been set.

In local developments, construction has begun on the interchange project in Jordan. The project aims to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Highway 169, Highway 282, and County Road 9. It also includes a new pedestrian tunnel and major bridge repairs. The start of this project follows 25 years of planning and community conversations.

Minnesota State Representative Ben Bakeberg commented on the significance of the interchange for residents and businesses in Jordan: "As someone who lives in Jordan, raised a family here, and spent years as a principal in our schools, I’ve seen firsthand why this project matters. I’ve heard from local business owners who’ve supported this project but are understandably anxious about the impact of construction. I encourage everyone to shop locally and continue supporting our small businesses throughout this project."

Bakeberg noted that making progress on the interchange was a bipartisan effort involving collaboration among federal partners and local officials. He added: "This has truly been a bipartisan effort, and I want to thank everyone, from federal partners to local officials, who worked together to make it happen."

He assured constituents that he would provide updates as more information becomes available regarding any special session or pending legislation.