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brown wooden house on lake
Healthcare
Agriculture
  • Expand MNsure coverage to support farmers, families, and individuals with accessible, affordable health care.

  • Stabilize rural hospitals and clinics by increasing state and federal funding to keep essential healthcare services available in every corner of Minnesota.

  • Prioritize family farmers over corporate operations — protect the future of rural farming.

  • Mitigate the financial risks facing small and midsize farms through targeted programs.

  • Invest in Farm to School programs and rural food systems — from processing to storage and marketing.

  • Strengthen long-term care by improving wages for caregivers and expanding support for nursing homes, assisted living, and home-based senior services.

  • Modernize infrastructure for farming operations — including broadband, energy, transportation, and water systems — so rural agriculture can compete and thrive.

  • Improve early childhood health by investing in childcare programs, nutrition assistance, and preventative care for young families.

Education
photo of green fern plant
photo of green fern plant
  • Fund local law enforcement and EMS to ensure small towns and rural counties have the tools to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

  • Expand mental health crisis response teams to reduce strain on police and address the root causes of public safety incidents.

  • Strengthen community trust through transparency, fair policing practices, and local partnerships that reflect community values.

  • Invest in emergency preparedness for floods, storms, and other rural challenges by equipping first responders with training and support.

Public Safety
  • Ensure rural schools are fully funded so every child — no matter where they live — has access to excellent teachers, technology, and learning opportunities.

  • Support educators with competitive pay, benefits, and classroom resources to retain experienced teachers in Greater Minnesota.

  • Expand career and technical training through apprenticeships, trade programs, and partnerships with local industries and community colleges.

  • Close learning gaps by investing in early childhood education, special education services, and after-school programs that help all students succeed.

  • Rebuild roads, bridges, and water systems in small towns and rural regions to improve safety and connect communities.

  • Bring high-speed internet to every household by expanding broadband funding and closing digital gaps for students, farmers, and businesses.

  • Support small business growth through low-interest loans, tax relief, and local investment programs that create long-term jobs.

  • Increase housing access with affordable development incentives that meet the needs of families, seniors, and essential workers.

Economy & Infrastructure

Veterans & Seniors

  • Protect veterans’ benefits and cut red tape so they can access the healthcare, housing, and services they’ve earned without delay.

  • Expand in-home care to allow seniors to age with dignity in their communities, supported by well-paid caregivers and local providers.

  • Fund rural veterans' clinics and senior centers to reduce travel barriers and ensure consistent access to care and connection.

  • Increase support for caregivers through training, financial aid, and mental health services that help them care for loved ones without burning out.

Why I’m Running

I’m not here to play politics — I’m here because our communities deserve someone who will show up, listen, and fight for them.

From farmers and teachers to veterans and working families, Minnesotans are tired of being ignored. I’m running to bring common sense, honesty, and rural strength back to the Capitol. Let’s raise the bar.