Lt. Gov. Michelle Fischbach (left) issues the oath of office to Jeff Howe (right) as his brother, John Howe (center) looks on. Howe (R-Rockville) was sworn in to the Minnesota Senate on Dec. 11. Howe, who was elected in a November special election for the seat formerly held by Fischbach, represents District 13, which includes communities in Benton and Stearns counties.
