Brad Finstad
RAmazing news for homegrown energy! @EPA's proposal of 100% reallocation for additional 2025 Small Refinery Exemption volumes will not only provide stable markets for my fellow farmers but also lowers fuel prices at the pump for consumers across the country. ⬇️
I recently joined Guy Sing, the VSO for Olmsted County, for a great conversation on Olmsted County Veteran Services. The Veterans Services Office plays a critical role in advocating for the interests and welfare of U.S. Armed Forces veterans and their families. I appreciated the opportunity to hear more about their work to support the men and women who have served this country. Thanks for meeting with me!
Last week, President Trump took action to provide harvest-season relief by allowing red-dyed diesel for on-road use, delivering farmers meaningful savings. While Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska have acted, Governor Tim Walz refuses to follow suit. Once again, Gov. Walz is putting politics ahead of Minnesota farmers. Read our letter calling for action ⬇️
@RepFischbach @GOPMajorityWhip @RepPeteStauber
The choice is clear: Jake Johnson wants higher taxes and more of Tim Walz’s failed policies. I’m fighting to grow our economy, protect our way of life, and improve our backyard for future generations. With Election Day just three weeks away, this congressional seat doesn't belong to Jake Johnson, Tim Walz, the Democrat Party, or their political interests. It belongs to the 750,000 people of southern Minnesota, and I'm proud to fight for you every single day. I look forward to earning your vote on November 3rd! #MN01
Looking forward to tonight’s debate and another opportunity to discuss my record of delivering results for #MN01! From cutting taxes and combating fraud to standing up for our farmers, small businesses, and rural communities, I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished and committed to the important work ahead for southern Minnesota. Tune in at 6:00 PM on @ABC6NEWS! https://t.co/d0ZNS4gGzY
As Rochester continues to grow, we need infrastructure that keeps up with that growth, improves mobility, and supports residents and local businesses. Last week in Rochester, we celebrated the 6th Street Bridge Project’s $19.9 million in federal funding that I helped deliver, which will be used for the design and construction of a bridge to connect neighbors across the Zumbro River. I’m proud to support projects that will deliver real results for southern Minnesotans, and I’ll continue to advocate for infrastructure improvements throughout #MN01 that make our towns and cities even better places to live for future generations.
Big thank you to the team at Sargent’s North Landscape and Garden Center in Rochester for having me on Friday! Serving #MN01 for over 50 years, it was great to get their insights on the local workforce and business climate. https://t.co/k94n2bQahJ
Happy National Farmer’s Day! It’s an honor to be one of the very few active farmers in Congress representing my fellow southern Minnesota producers. As a member of @HouseAgGOP and strong supporter of the Working Families Tax Cuts, which delivered the largest investment in the farm safety net since the 2002 Farm Bill, I’ve delivered commonsense, meaningful legislation that empowers the men and women who feed and fuel the world. I’ll continue working with my colleagues in Washington and listening to farmers in Minnesota’s First District to deliver these wins time and time again.
In my remarks at the @mngop Lincoln Reagan dinner, I said that this election is about common sense versus crazy. That contrast was on full display as radical leftists stormed the stage in an attempt to take over the event to intimidate and scare people. Their disruption left everyone in the room even more convinced that Minnesota needs to turn the page on Democrat lawlessness. #MN01
I will always fight against insane liberal policies. We need a government that restores trust, keeps our families safe, helps our communities grow, and gives our young folks the opportunity to live the American Dream for the next 250 years of the greatest country our world has ever seen. #MN01
Following last night’s debate, it was great to join a group of supporters who were watching the debate in Mankato! We must reject the failed policies of Minnesota Democrats, and I’ll continue standing shoulder-to-shoulder with you as we fight to defend our way of life in southern Minnesota. #MN01
It is a disgrace what the Walz-Flanagan administration has done to the taxpayers of our state. Devastating fraud, higher taxes, and wasteful spending. I’m leading the charge in Congress to hold fraudsters and their enablers in office accountable. Watch my full response from last night’s debate below. #MN01
Happy National 4-H Week! Our #MN01 4-H programs give kids the hands-on experience and peer mentorship they need to be tomorrow’s leaders. By building leadership and communication skills that last them a lifetime, these young people are stepping up to improve the world around them. A big thanks to all 4-H members and volunteers for your unwavering dedication to the next generation!
Great to be in Mankato this week to visit the Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) and check out the site of their proposed air traffic control tower – a project I secured $3.5 million for during the FY26 appropriations process. MKT has become the second busiest airport in the state for takeoffs and touchdowns behind MSP, making this a much-needed addition for improved safety.
TUNE IN: Looking forward to tonight’s debate with @KEYCNewsNow, @KTTCTV, and @greatermankato and the opportunity to discuss our work to cut taxes, eliminate fraud, and deliver for farmers, small businesses, and rural communities across #MN01. https://t.co/jLHHqDz2WR
Thank you to everyone in attendance at yesterday’s Rural Water Roundtable in Eagle Lake, especially my friend @RepDustyJohnson, for joining me in #MN01 and hearing from Minnesotans about the importance of strong, reliable water systems in our communities. In the FY26 appropriations process, I secured $11.4 million in funding for rural water infrastructure projects across southern Minnesota, and I appreciated yesterday’s conversation to hear how these dollars are positively impacting residents across the First District.
This week, I had the chance to visit with the team at RISE Modular’s manufacturing facility in Owatonna to hear more about their work and innovative solutions to deliver custom-designed multifamily and hospitality projects, like hotels and apartment buildings, throughout the country. It’s always great to meet with our local manufacturers and home builders here in #MN01 - thanks for having me!
NEW ULM, MN – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), members of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development, held a roundtable discussion on rural water infrastructure and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs available to local communities. In attendance were representatives from Amboy, Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Waseca County, as well as numerous municipal, state, and national rural water and development stakeholders. “Safe, reliable water systems are something every American should be able to count on,” said Rep. Finstad. “While our rural communities face unique obstacles in improving water infrastructure, I remain committed to listening to our neighbors and doing everything I can at the federal level to be a strong partner. In the FY26 appropriations process, I was proud to secure $11.4 million in funding for rural water infrastructure projects across southern Minnesota. I appreciated our conversation in Eagle Lake to hear how these dollars will be put to work to positively impact their residents.” Finstad continued, “A big thank you to my friend, Rep. Dusty Johnson, for joining me in the First District and to everyone in attendance who shared their experiences and knowledge as we work together to make sure rural America has reliable access to clean drinking water – protecting public health and strengthening the long-term vitality of the places we call home.”
Thank you to the brave men and women of @FBIMinneapolis and U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen for taking swift action to apprehend Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud, charged with plotting a terrorist attack at the Mall of America. Because of the coordinated counterterrorism efforts across multiple agencies, this extremist’s plot was foiled, American lives were saved, and this individual will now be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. https://t.co/FhjcFwBxYI
October 6, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, legislation that would prohibit the U.S. government from purchasing computers and printers from companies that are linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). “It’s deeply concerning that well-known, household names in the technology industry are closely affiliated with communist China and pose significant cyber espionage risks to our national security,” said Rep. Finstad. “We shouldn’t have to question the safety of our government technology. That’s why my bill, the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, puts our cybersecurity first by prohibiting the U.S. government from purchasing any computers or printers from companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party.” Read the bill text here. Background:
Wonderful to have @LisaDemuthMN join us in Owatonna. Everyone is energized to put the Governor Walz era behind us and get Minnesota back on track! #MN01 https://t.co/1x4qcWKNpj
Last week, I joined a Q&A session in Trimont, hosted by my friends at @MNFarmBureau. As a fourth-generation farmer and member of @HouseAgGOP, I’ve championed policies to help our #MN01 farmers, like the House-passed Farm Bill, year-round, nationwide E15, and repealing the egregious Prop 12 mandate. I appreciate having these meaningful conversations to hear more about how I can continue to advocate for our ag industry while serving in Washington, D.C.
It’s deeply concerning that well-known, household names in the technology industry are closely affiliated with communist China and pose significant cyber espionage risks to our national security. We shouldn’t have to question the safety of our government technology. That’s why my bill, the Safeguarding Technology from CCP Influence Act, puts our cybersecurity first by prohibiting the U.S. government from purchasing any computers or printers from companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party. https://t.co/SMUBE5BqRy
Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) has severely impacted Minnesota turkey flocks. Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in the nation, which is why I led my fellow members of our Minnesota Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to @SecRollins urging the administration to take meaningful steps to address the significant losses our turkey growers have experienced. ⬇️