Congressman Brad Finstad

Congratulations to incoming Minority Leader @Jim_Jordan, Minnesota’s own incoming Minority Whip @GOPMajorityWhip, Chairwoman @RepLisaMcClain, and all members of our incoming leadership team for the 120th Congress. This is a strong and dedicated group of leaders who I know will work hard every day to preserve our American values.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women who put service before self and answered the call of duty. Today and every day, thank you to the veterans across #MN01 and the country for your service to this great nation we’re proud to call home.

I joined @SenAmyKlobuchar and @SenTinaSmith in urging President Trump to approve a Major Disaster Declaration covering Fillmore, Houston, Steele, and Waseca Counties. Following the September storms that brought severe flooding and damage, our communities in southeastern Minnesota deserve federal assistance to support recovery efforts. Read our full letter ⬇️

It’s Election Day, #MN01! I encourage my fellow southern Minnesotans to exercise your constitutional right to vote. Find more information on your polling location, times, and what’s on the ballot here ⬇️ sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/

✅ DELIVERED: During the FY26 appropriations process, I secured over $20 million for critical infrastructure funding across southern Minnesota. In Congress, I’ll continue working to bring federal dollars home to #MN01.

I was proud to secure $4.3 million in federal funding through the FY 24 appropriations process for the County State Aid Highway 44 and U.S. Highway 14 Interchange project, helping make necessary safety improvements for residents and those traveling through Olmsted County. On Friday, I joined local officials and community members who made this project possible to celebrate its groundbreaking. As Olmsted County continues to grow, we need infrastructure that improves mobility and keeps our neighbors safe, and this interchange project will do just that.

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. As we recognize the brave men and women who have served our great nation, we also thank the families who support and stand beside them. As a member of @HASCRepublicans, I’ll continue working alongside my colleagues to deliver for our service members, veterans, and their family members.

I had the chance to stop by the Jackson City Economic Development Office this week to discuss future development in the area and how I can support them through my role in Congress. Thanks for having me!

While in Luverne this week, I grabbed coffee with State Senator Bill Weber. It was great to catch up on the happenings in the area and speak with some community members about what they’re seeing in our southern Minnesota neighborhoods.

✅DELIVERED: My @HouseGOP colleagues and I championed H.R. 1, delivering meaningful legislation that strengthens our border security and keeps communities across America safe.

This afternoon, I joined the Minnesota National Security Ecosystem for a defense health roundtable to discuss the unique opportunity #MN01 has to become a defense health hub. With leading healthcare professionals and increased investments in our national defense, southern Minnesota stands at the center of innovation. Thank you to the Minnesota National Security Ecosystem team for bringing together industry leaders to discuss the ways our state can continue to grow and merge these critical spaces.

I recently had the opportunity to visit with the team at Emplify Health in Winona, where they focus on providing patient-centered, not-for-profit healthcare. Appreciated the chance to tour the clinic and discuss how I can continue to support them in Congress. Thanks for having me!

Salim Said, a co-conspirator in one of Minnesota’s largest fraud schemes, was prosecuted by @TheJusticeDept and sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for his role in Feeding Our Future. Said and his fellow fraudsters stole millions of taxpayer dollars meant to feed hungry children in need. I’m grateful to see these criminals are being held accountable and brought to justice. kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/…

Amazing news for Red Wing! I advocated for this project and expressed my support to @SecDuffy earlier this year, and I’m excited to see federal dollars make their way to the First District. Red Wing Port Authority and Red Wing Grain just received over $10 million from the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program, funding that will help reconstruct critical barge infrastructure to increase loading speeds for corn and soybeans. transportation.gov/briefing-…