"Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, told members of a Minnesota House ethics committee Friday that he’s a good legislator who doesn’t like to listen to “nonsensical ideas” brought forward by lefty activists. That’s why he ditched a committee hearing in March to grab lunch at a local bar and have a beer."
Other Minnesota legislators also drink on the job, GOP lawmakers argue in defense of day drinking
By Michelle Griffith
Minnesota Reformer
https://minnesotareformer.com/2026/05/01/other-minnesota-legislators-also-drink-on-the-job-gop-lawmakers-argue/

Other Minnesota legislators also drink on the job, GOP lawmakers argue in defense of day drinking • Minnesota Reformer
Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, told members of a Minnesota House ethics committee Friday that he’s a good legislator who doesn’t like to listen to “nonsensical ideas” brought forward by lefty activists. That’s why he ditched a committee hearing in March to grab lunch at a local bar and have a beer. Engen was […]






