Klobuchar Once Again Visits All 87 Counties in 2026

This press release from Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was published on 2026-10-05 and titled "Klobuchar Once Again Visits All 87 Counties in 2026".

Klobuchar Once Again Visits All 87 Counties in 2026

WASHINGTON - With a meeting with community leaders and a tour of the new Green Acres Milling oats facility in Albert Lea in Freeborn County, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has once again visited all of Minnesota's 87 counties. "Every year I have the honor to meet with Minnesotans in all 87 counties - from small businesses to farms, and from manufacturing floors to fire departments, people share their ideas and views that shape and inspire my work. It's the best way for me to serve the people of our state," said Klobuchar. This year, Klobuchar's stops included: Aitkin Visited the School House Cafe in McGregor. Anoka After obtaining federal funds for Highway 65, participated in the Highway 65 Groundbreaking Ceremony in Blaine with local leaders. Joined the community celebration at the annual Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Iftar in Coon Rapids. Becker Toured Dynamic Homes in Detroit Lakes with the Mayor and company leadership. Beltrami Toured the storm damage recovery operations in Bemidji with the Mayor, fire chief, and other community leaders. Presented a National Association of Broadcasters award to KBHP-FM for community service after storms. Benton Convened a meeting on economic development with the Initiative Foundation in Saint Cloud. Visited the Copper Pony in Sauk Rapids. Big Stone Stopped by Lingonberry's Pastry and Coffee shop in Ortonville. Visited the Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge in Odessa. Blue Earth Met with leadership and delivered remarks at the Annual Ag Expo in Mankato. Brown Attended ceremony honoring WWII veteran Captain Bill Bianchi in New Ulm. Carlton Attended community event in Cloquet. Carver After obtaining federal funding for Highway 5, participated in the Minnesota Highway 5 Groundbreaking event in Victoria with County Commissioners and other leaders. Delivered remarks at the opening celebration for the Merriam Junction Regional Trail, a project which included federal funding with the Carver mayor and Scott and Carver County Commissioners. Cass Convened a meeting with the City of Walker Mayor, Cass County, and local leaders on economic development at the Walker Public Library. Chippewa Stopped at Art's Dairy Freeze in Montevideo. Chisago Toured Rosenbauer fire truck manufacturing facilities in Wyoming. Clay Convened a meeting on small business ownership at More than Words Bookshop in Moorhead with the Mayor and small business owners. Led a discussion on the impact of tariffs at Swing Barrel Brewery in Moorhead. Clearwater Visited Dairyland in Bagley. Stopped by the Clearwater County Veterans Memorial. Cook Dinner at the Angry Trout in Grand Marais and visited with local business owners. Cottonwood Convened meeting on child care and toured the expansion of Soaring Eagles Child Care Center in Windom with the Mayor and local leaders. Crow Wing Toured Central Lakes College in Brainerd with the President, Mayor, and community leaders. Dakota Delivered remarks at the North Wind Aerospace Research and Testing Center Groundbreaking Ceremony in Rosemount. Attended Hockey Day Minnesota events in Hastings. Participated in Solventum's Grand Opening in Eagan. Visited Inver Hills Community College in Inver Grove Heights. Participated in the Susan G. Komen 33rd Annual Race for the Cure in Eagan. Met with Ecolab leadership and toured the company's Eagan campus. Toured the Minnesota National Guard Rosemount Training and Community Center in Rosemount. Delivered remarks at the Flint Hills Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility Ceremony in Inver Grove Heights. Dodge Stopped at Union Coffee in Dodge Center. Douglas Toured Aagard Manufacturing and met with leadership in Alexandria. Faribault Had lunch at the Cedar Inn Drive In in Blue Earth. Fillmore Visited Lanesboro shops with chamber leadership. Freeborn Toured Green Acres Milling with local leaders in Albert Lea. Goodhue Hosted a discussion on fertilizer costs with corn growers in Cannon Falls. Grant Stopped at the Knotty Pine Bar and Grill in Elbow Lake. Visited the Ashby Veterans Memorial. Hennepin Attended the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast in Minneapolis. Participated in an interfaith service at Temple Israel. Joined a candlelight vigil honoring Alex Pretti at the VA. Participated in the Pheasants Forever Convention. Visited the Lomabonita Supermarket in Richfield and met with staff. Delivered remarks at the Bloomington Diamond Service Awards Gala. Spoke at the Twin Cities FIRST Robotics Regional Competition. Joined Congresswoman Morrison, the Mayor of Eden Prairie, and local leaders to tour Eden Prairie's Police and Fire Mobile Command Center. Delivered remarks at the Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Law Day Dinner. Joined veterans at the Fort Snelling Memorial Day event. Attended the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Leadership Conference. Joined police officers at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Northstar Chapter Conference in Bloomington. Convened a discussion on workforce programs in Bloomington