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Recount Sought in Minnesota’s First District

Published November 4, 2026

Incumbent Brad Finstad, who is a farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, is down by just 323 votes against Democratic newcomer Jake Johnson in Tuesday's election. A recount has been requested. All other incumbents won in Minnesota, including…

Ag Agenda Awaits After Government Shutdown

Published November 6, 2025

The House passed a clean continuing resolution and Senate Republicans are on the same path. The current version only extends the government spending until November 21. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer expects that timeline to be adjusted to December or…

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Farm Bill 2.0 Remains Top-of-Mind

Published November 6, 2025

North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak joined Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer in a briefing with North Dakota reporters on Thursday. Fedorchak said she has been discussing Farm Bill 2.0 with House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson. "A large percentage, probably two-thirds,…

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Today is Day #21 Without a House Speaker

Published October 23, 2023

The Republican caucus will meet tonight for a candidate forum, followed by a closed-door vote and a possible vote on the House floor Tuesday. Nine lawmakers are in the race, including Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer. Emmer is the majority whip,…

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Emmer: Protect What We Have

Published August 3, 2023

As the Majority Whip and third-ranking Republican, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer will help shepherd the farm bill through the House. Emmer said it is important to protect what is in the current farm bill while attracting a new generation into…

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Seeking Federal Support

Published May 24, 2022

Minnesota’s congressional delegation is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for financial support for farmers impacted by a wet, cold spring and two recent storms. The lawmakers want the federal government to expedite the state’s request. Read the letter.

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Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Tone

Published August 4, 2021

The 50-50 split in the Senate and tight margins in the House underscores the party-line politics in Washington, D.C. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach says there is a rural-urban divide, but bipartisanship can happen on Capitol Hill. "I think sometimes when…

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Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads

Published July 30, 2021

Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…

MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request

Published November 7, 2019

The Minnesota Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday in an effort to get a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Minnesota farmers. In the letter, the delegation offers support for Governor Tim Walz’s request and note…

Peterson and Emmer Host Joint Town Hall Event in Central MN

Published February 22, 2019

Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson and Republican Congressman Tom Emmer partnered on a town hall meeting in Melrose, Minnesota on Thursday to discuss farm policy. With the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, Peterson said there has not been a better time…

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Articles tagged under: Tom Emmer

Recount Sought in Minnesota’s First District

Ag Agenda Awaits After Government Shutdown

Farm Bill 2.0 Remains Top-of-Mind

Today is Day #21 Without a House Speaker

Emmer: Protect What We Have

Seeking Federal Support

Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Tone

Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads

MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request

Peterson and Emmer Host Joint Town Hall Event in Central MN

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