Meetings Across the 7th District

Thank you to the lovely people at the Norsk Coffeehouse. What a great way to start a busy day.

I met with staff from Grygla Public Schools to discuss federal funding concerns, primarily Title I and the Rural Education Achievement Program. Both of these are non-competitive funding programs that the Trump Administration has indicated will likely not be impacted as they root out the waste, fraud, and abuse taking place within the Department of Education.

In Ada, I joined the Red River Watershed Board meeting to hear about what they’ve been working on and what Congress can do to support their work.

Thank you to New Flyer for the tour and for sharing your thoughts on tariffs, the Bus Rolling Stock Modernization Act, and the importance of extending the corporate income tax rates for employers like you.

Thank you to the Alluma staff and everyone who joined our discussion from the community. And thank you for the support your transitional housing provides for those navigating mental health and substance abuse issues.

At Polaris, I had a good conversation with a number of staff regarding unnecessary regulations, tariffs, and the need for more housing and childcare in the area for their company to grow. This year, I introduced the Investing In Rural America Act to drive investment into our rural communities.

I had a nice time touring Homark and learning more about their manufactured homes, which can be found all over the country.

Thank you to everyone from Kittson Health for taking the time to meet with me and sharing your priorities. I look forward to continuing to support you by cutting unnecessary regulations and fighting against the misguided nursing staff ratio mandated by the last administration that threatens our rural care facilities.

I met with Northwest Beverages to discuss tax policies for Main Street, tariffs, and trade. Did you know that independent beer distributors like theirs are local, family-owned, and contribute over $30 billion to the U.S. economy every year?

REAL ID Goes Into Effect May 7

The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 to set certain standards for states to issue driver's licenses and ID cards that will be accepted by federal agencies. The Department of Homeland Security set May 7, 2025 as the date they would begin enforcing this law across the country.

That means that starting on May 7, Minnesotans age 18 or older will no longer be able to use their standard driver's license or ID card to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities, unless you use a passport or other federally approved form of identification. 

If you do not have your REAL ID yet, please visit the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for more information and how to apply. 

Mobile Office Hours in Breckenridge May 13

My office is holding mobile office hours at the Breckenridge Public Library on Tuesday, May 13, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. No appointment necessary!

If you have questions or feedback for my office, now is your chance to talk with my congressional staff directly. They can help you with issues such as passport processing, veterans’ needs, tax refunds, Social Security benefits, and also connect them with federal agencies (FEMA, the FSA, and more).

If you aren't able to make this one, keep an eye out for future mobile offices hours across the Seventh District. For any questions, please call my office at 320-403-6100.

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