15 Facts About Matt Grossell

Matthew "Matt" Grossell is an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2017 to 2025.

Matt Grossell attended Itasca Community College, graduating with an Associate of Arts degree, and Hibbing Community College, graduating with a law enforcement certificate.

Matt Grossell is a retired Clearwater County sheriff's deputy, and was shot on the job a month into his time as an officer.

Matt Grossell was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016 and has been reelected every two years since.

Matt Grossell first ran after two-term Republican incumbent Dave Hancock did not seek reelection.

Matt Grossell served on the Capital Investment, Judiciary Finance and Civil Law and Public Safety Finance and Policy Committees.

Matt Grossell authored legislation raising the penalty for attacking a police officer to a felony and prohibits local governments from disarming police.

Matt Grossell has supported Enbridge's plans to replace the Line 3 crude oil pipeline.

Matt Grossell opposed legislation to extend drivers licences to all Minnesotans regardless of immigration status.

In May 2019, Matt Grossell was arrested for illegal trespassing by St Paul police.

Once there, Matt Grossell was cleared by staff but refused to leave, became argumentative, and was arrested.

Matt Grossell was later additionally charged with disorderly conduct, after reports that he pushed a security guard several times, pulling him to the ground.

Hortman stated she found Matt Grossell's "implied threat" to law enforcement to be an abuse of office.

In February 2023, Matt Grossell was arrested and cited with three misdemeanors for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Matt Grossell was re-assigned to both the Public Safety and Judiciary committees after the 2022 election, and Speaker Horman said she was waiting on more information before deciding to take action on Matt Grossell's committee assignments.