Maple Grove and Osseo’s Representative, Dennis Smith
Dennis proudly represents the residents of Maple Grove and Osseo in the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B. First elected in 2014, Dennis serves on the Commerce, Job Growth and Energy, and Capital Investment Committees. Currently, he is the Vice-Chair of the Civil Law and Data Practices Committee. Dennis was born and raised in White Bear Lake and went on to graduate from North Dakota State University with a Degree in Business, along with earning a JD from William Mitchell College of Law. |
 Dennis is a 22-year resident of Maple Grove who owns a small business and practices law in the community. He passionately serves in several community organizations, including the Maple Grove Rotary and is currently serving on the board of directors of the Osseo/Maple Grove Hockey Association as Past President. Dennis and his wife Sandra have been married for over 20 years and are parents to two teenage children, Lillian and Buchanan, and their Golden Retriever Reagan. |
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State Representative Updates
Legislative update: Real ID...an extension was granted. Read more here => bit.ly/2yJukZy
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Friends, Tonight the Wayzata Trojans head to Eagan to take on the Wildcats,the Maple Grove Crimson Football team will host the Edina Hornets in a west metro powerhouse match up, and the Osseo Orioles...
Rep. Dennis Smith, R-Maple Grove, said state officials hope the federal government will grant an extension through October 2020. That would give residents two years to make the switch to Real ID, assuming the state begins issuing the compliant licenses in October 2018.
Smith said he remains hopeful that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will work with Minnesota as it implements the law.
"The Dayton administration and the House of Representatives are doing everything we can to assist and make sure Real ID is brought forward to the citizens of Minnesota for those who want to get a Real ID," he said.
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Minnesota gets one Real ID extension, but will need another soon
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Federal officials say Minnesotans can keep using regular driver's licenses through January 2018, but state is seeking more time for switch to Real ID.
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Health insurance rate update and Minnesota Lawyer retort - read more in my legislative update here => mnhouse.gop/2y5RUOZ
School Sports & Health Insurance Rate Update
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October is here and it has been extremely wet. Hopefully it will be a gorgeous fall night for football when the Maple Grove Crimson take on Lakeville North and the Osseo Orioles travel to take on Toti...
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Susan Devine KeeneyThank you Rep. Dennis Smith. Very informative.
1 week ago
Enjoyed the opportunity to talk to high school students today about the role of faith in public life.
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Carol RiegerWhere did this take place? Public or private school?
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Juliana HultstromNice to read bipartisan credit and respect! Nice job!
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