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Update from Wadena, MN (7/07/25)

  • knyreen
  • Jul 7
  • 3 min read

30 counties visited, 8 to go


group of people gathered on a patio
Our Coffee Talk Tour stop in Chippewa County on July 2nd

by Erik Osberg on 7/07/25


Round 2 of our Coffee Talk Tour brought us to 4 counties last Wednesday. We started the morning in Slayton, MN (Murray Co.) Got to hear which issues were most important to those at the table. We talked about protecting rural health care, true fiscal responsibility, labor shortages & bad actors. We heard a real life story of a federal employee who moved to the area late 2024 and was laid off in May. His wife is still working, but their lives are now in limbo.

Coffee Talk Tour stops in Pipestone County, Murray County & Lincoln County
Coffee Talk Tour stops in Pipestone County, Murray County & Lincoln County

Next stop was Pipestone, MN (Pipestone Co.). We talked about the anxiety that today's political climate can cause. We talked about appropriate actions we can take. We talked about the need to find seeds of joy and nurture them. I also learned a lot about the historical significance of Pipestone. We were talking about the Native American culture in the area and while a gentleman was explaining the ceremony of the peace pipe, he said "It comes from here." and pointed at his heart. That got me. We stopped by the Pipestone National Monument for a bit. Didn't have much time to explore, but I definitely learned a lot. Next up was Tyler, MN (Lincoln Co.). We talked about greed being blind. We talked about suffering. We talked about the misconception that being poor is somehow a moral failure. 


Our last stop was in Montevideo, MN (Chippewa Co.). I got pretty revved up in this meeting. In a good way. It's hard for me not to get excited about the opportunity we have to unite a Congressional District as large as Minnesota's 7th. I also get energized by the connections we are making. I laid out a few strategic and tactical elements of our campaign and offered our vision for a different path to a different outcome. Once again, THANK YOU for showing up. 

4th of July parade in Warroad, MN
4th of July parade in Warroad, MN

We celebrated Independence Day by participating in the 4th of July parade in Warroad, MN on Friday. It was worth the trip. The theme of this year’s parade was “Wave of Independence".  We believe that fits our brand pretty well. Huge thanks to the crew that came out to be part of our float.  

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One of the goals of this campaign is to have a fish fry in every county in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District by Election Day in 2026. Our 1st official COMMUNITY FISH FRY is this Wednesday, July 9th at Hilltop Regional Kitchen in Eagle Bend, MN. This will be a free will donation event. Our intent is to bring folks together to break bread and create community. This isn't a rally or demonstration. Just neighbors gathering to celebrate who we are. Pretty please, with sugar on top, pre-register so we know how much fish to bring. Menu will be light, fried fish, chips & lemonade. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/erikosbergforcongress/event/807433/


Upcoming schedule:

July 10th - Private House Party - Stearns County

July 15th -  Murray County


Thank you for all the support & keep up the good work! 

Thanks to our generous donors, we have raised over $53,000 so far. Our campaign relies on donations from folks like you. If you have already donated, THANK YOU! If you have set up a recurring donation, even better.  If you would like to host a private party fundraiser, click here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/SKQtMANaY0W8nGqHcpukXA2







 
 
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