Patrick Knight
159 posts
@patrickknightmn
Business leader, Marine veteran, and candidate for Governor of Minnesota.
As auto thefts rise again in Minneapolis, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is hoping police departments will resume sending youth to an early‑intervention program designed to reach teens before they become involved in motor vehicle thefts. kstp.com/crime-solution…
This is just one step in our ongoing effort to demand transparency, accountability, and justice for Minnesotans impacted by Operation Metro Surge. We will ensure that Minnesotans’ stories are heard and preserved.
$4.3 billion returned to Minnesota. That’s money back in the pockets of working families, resources for our kids, and support for communities across our state. Trump can keep trying to take resources from Minnesota’s families and children, but I’ll be there every time to make sure that the people who need it most can get what they need.
Gov. Tim Walz is convening a task force to document the wide-ranging impacts of federal immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…
Families are paying more for groceries, farmers have been pushed toward bankruptcy, and manufacturing companies continue to shed jobs. Trump’s tariffs weren’t just bad policy - they were unlawful, and Minnesotans deserve every dollar back. kfgo.com/2026/03/24/gov…
Higher costs for materials. Fewer jobs. More uncertainty. That’s the reality tariffs are creating for American manufacturers — and it’s hurting our economy. apnews.com/article/trump-…
Concerns are growing over an expected Minnesota shrinking workforce, which could lead to a heavier lift for taxpayers as the tax base dips. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…
Roper: Minneapolis Public Schools’ doom loop is a threat to the city’s future startribune.com/minneapolis-pu…
Tech companies are causing disruptions to jobs and our economy, and middle class families are bearing the consequences. To ensure they pay their fair share I’m proposing a tax on social media companies that will support Minnesota workers impacted by artificial intelligence.
