Congressman Brad Finstad

June is ! Thank you to our dairy producers who work day in and day out to provide us with the dairy products we love.

Registration is now open for The Congressional App Challenge! If you’re a student in middle or high school with an interest in coding, this is a great opportunity to turn your ideas into real-world applications. I look forward to seeing the creativity and ingenuity in this year’s submissions!

Visit my website for more information about the competition: https://finstad.house.gov/services/congressional-app-challenge/

Marie Kruse recently received the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom and the Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award from the National Agriculture in the Classroom organization. Ag educators play a critical role in our schools, and it was an honor for my team to present Marie with a flag and certificate in recognition of her accomplishments and passion for teaching future generations about the importance of agriculture. Congratulations!

This week, I met with farmers from southeastern Minnesota for lunch to discuss recent farm policy wins and ways I can continue to support and represent local agriculture needs in Congress. I always appreciate hearing directly from our producers!

I am proud to introduce the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act alongside Rep. Kelly Morrison to increase and standardize burial and funeral benefits for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities. Those who have died from injuries sustained in defense of our nation deserve to have their legacies and memories honored, and this legislation will ensure their families have consistent coverage to do so.

Finstad, Morrison Introduce the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act - United States Congressman Brad Finstad WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Veteran Burial Benefit Correction Act, legislation which increases and standardizes burial and funeral benefits for veterans who die from service-connected disabilities. To keep up wi...

The Rochester area recently received $13.3 million for community projects, including a $1.2 million federal investment I helped secure to construct a roundabout on 4th Street in Rochester. I recently visited the site to see the progress being made and the positive impact it will have on the community firsthand. I’m proud to support infrastructure investments that improve safety and strengthen southern Minnesota.

Combined $13.3 million in federal funding fuels work on three Rochester projects Rochester celebrated a trio of federally supported projects Tuesday, drawing all three of the city’s congressional delegates to town.

My legislation, the GRAIN DRY Act, was included in the 2026 Farm Bill to enhance farmers’ access to propane supplies. I joined Lakes Gas in Essig to get a better understanding of their propane fuel operations and hear how they work to supply the propane that folks in need for drying corn, heating barns and homes, and fueling school buses and fleet vehicles. Thank you for having me!

This week, I visited Divine Providence Community Home in Sleepy Eye to learn more about the long-term care and short-term rehabilitation services they offer. Thanks to their team for showing me their facility, and for all they do to take care of southern Minnesotans!

From emergency medical transports and training future aviators to transporting Minnesotans, aviation at Rochester International Airport plays a vital role in our communities and economy. Honored to deliver federal funding to support RST’s general aviation ramp groundbreaking and see this major infrastructure upgrade firsthand.

https://www.kttc.com/2026/05/28/rochester-international-airport-breaks-ground-ramp-project/?outputType=amp

As the State of Minnesota continues to prevent the U.S. Department of Agriculture from auditing its SNAP rolls, an individual has been charged with traveling across state lines to Rochester and stealing nearly $50,000 in assistance meant to support Minnesotans in need. We must continue federal oversight and enforcement, ensuring justice is served to those who defraud our taxpayer-funded programs.

https://www.fox9.com/news/iowa-woman-frauds-nearly-50k-benefits-from-mn-may-2026?taid=6a18009986566d0001e05b35&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

Iowa woman defrauds nearly $50K in benefits from Minnesota: Charges An Iowa woman faces charges of stealing nearly $50,000 in public assistance benefits after her EBT card had been flagged for a suspiciously large number of purchases occurring outside Minnesota.