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Senator Julie A. Rosen
State Senator Julie Rosen has represented Senate District 24 in the Minnesota Senate since 2002. Senator Rosen’s service has earned her the “Freshman Legislator of the Year” award. In 2005 Rosen was also honored as the first female to receive the Alumni of the Year award from the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University.

As a freshman senator, Rosen earned the distinction of being the leading authority on methamphetamine and other drug-related issues in both the Legislature and the nation. She organized the Minnesota Meth Task Force and, under her direction and leadership, developed and passed the groundbreaking Minnesota Meth bill in 2005. This law is the most aggressive and comprehensive meth legislation in the nation, and has resulted in a 76 percent drop in meth lab seizures in the state. She continues to work passionately towards fighting drug use among children and adults.

Along with her work on drug and public safety issues, Senator Julie Rosen is a “strong voice for rural Minnesota.” Her education and background in Agriculture serve her well as she advocates for job creation and economic development in the region. She is the leading republican authority on alternative and renewable energy. Senator Rosen is also dedicated to her work with healthcare. She is committed to working towards finding a more affordable and beneficial cost and delivery program that supplies the people of Minnesota with health care benefits.

Senator Rosen is a native of Colorado and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy. She worked as a marketing representative for both Elanco and American Hoechst Chemical Company prior to working with the legislature. She is married to Tom Rosen, CEO of Rosen’s Diversified, Inc. in Fairmont, MN. Rosen’s Diversified specializes in beef processing and agricultural chemical distribution and fertilizers. They have three children: Wade, 21; Karin, 19; and Reid, 17.

Senator Rosen serves on the following committees: Republican Lead on Energy, Utilities, Technology and Communications; Capital Investment; Health and Human Services- Budget Division; Public Safety- Budget Division; and Business, Industry and Jobs. ==