The National Barley Improvement Committee came in to talk to me about their programming concerns. Great to meet with you!

According to the latest inflation numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average household in MN is paying $1,136 more per month to purchase the same goods and services as in 2021. That’s the reality of #Bidenflation

Thank you to the MidWest Electric Consumers for coming to discuss with me some of the projects you’re working on and how Congress can support your work.

I had a great visit with MN Broadcasters Assn when they came in to discuss some of their legislative priorities. They’ve got over 300 members that benefit from educational programs, regulatory advisory services, and networking opportunities.

It was great seeing the Lincoln High School students when they were in D.C. with Close Up on a windy day – don’t forget to let my office know if your school is going to be in Washington!

Thanks to the Glencoe-Silver Lake High School group that stopped in to see me while they were in D.C.! If your school is planning a trip, be sure to contact my office!

95% of banks in Minnesota are members of Minnesota Bankers and I was glad to meet with them while they were in D.C. for their annual conference.

Thank you to the MN VFW National HQ leadership for coming to my office and sharing your concerns with me, especially surrounding veteran mental health.

Thanks to the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System for giving Congressman Brad Finstad and me an update on your project. Once it’s complete, Lewis & Clark will deliver 45 million gallons of safe drinking water every day to over 350,000 people.

I had a great time sitting down with the MN FOP. They have about 2,500 members in 23 lodges across the state!

Thank you Clean Fuels Alliance America for coming to my office to discuss some of their legislative priorities.

.Uponor North America came to D.C. to discuss a lot of their manufacturing priorities, including commercial property conversions, workforce training and skilled trade shortage, water infrastructure, and pro-growth tax provisions.

Thank you so much to the Civil Air Patrol 🛩️ for presenting me with my membership plaque. And, thank you for your dedication to public service, assisting the Air Force with search missions and working towards the well-being of your communities.

Thank you to Hutchinson Mayor Gary Forcier and City Administrator Matt Jaunich for taking the time to meet with me and share your priorities. I enjoyed seeing your passion for your community!

I appreciated my tour of the North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory in Morris, which is a Agricultural Research Service, and seeing the research and innovation they are using in farming practices.

I am always grateful to have the opportunity to meet with local leaders. Thank you to the Hutchinson Chamber for hosting me!

Cal is going to be missed by so many. He was a dear man, loved by his friends, family, and community. It was an honor to serve with him. My prayers are with the Larson family as they look back on the wonderful memories they made during his lifetime. fergusfallsjournal.com/obituaries/cal…

I was grateful that the Mayor and City Councilmembers in @cityofmorrismn took the time to meet with me and share their concerns about different current events and issues.

Two weeks ago, the Ways and Means Committee traveled to Denton, TX to hear directly from patients and medical providers about the challenges to accessible, quality emergency care in rural and underserved communities.

Take a look below.

Thank you to the team at the 3M facility in Hutchinson for the tour! Great to see so much manufacturing in #MN07 !