Senator Rich Draheim
From Strength From Service by Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, Jake Palmer
January 19, 2026 · 1h 3m
About this episode
Senator Rich Draheim discusses his journey in public service and the responsibilities of leadership.
On this episode of Strength From Service, we sit down with Minnesota State Senator Rich Draheim to talk about the path that shaped his life in public service. Rich shares stories from growing up in Mankato, becoming a business owner, and the experiences that ultimately led him to serve at the State Capitol. Now in his final term as a senator, Rich reflects on what it’s really like to serve in elected office, the responsibilities that come with leadership, and how his perspective has evolved over the years. It’s an honest conversation about community, hard work, decision-making, and what comes next after public service.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jack Zimmerman, Mike McLaughlin, Jake Palmer
Guest: Rich Draheim
Topics covered
- public service
- leadership
- community
- personal growth
- elected office
Keywords
- public service
- Minnesota State Senator
- leadership
- community
- elected office
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: State Capitol
Places: Minnesota, Mankato
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