Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Tom Scheck
Owatonna, Minn.

Mike Parry says he's ready to get to work

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

The newest elected member of the Minnesota Senate says he's ready to get to work.

Republican Mike Parry won Tuesday's special election in southern Minnesota to replace Dick Day, who's retiring to become a lobbyist for gambling interests. Parry said he supports adding casinos at the state's two horse tracks.

"I believe it's a voluntary thing," Parry said. "People can do what they want to do as far as if they want to gamble they can gamble. We're not forcing them."

Parry said he thinks the Legislature can erase a $1.2 billion budget deficit by cutting spending. He said he couldn't specify which programs he would cut.