Michelle Fischbach

Thank you to Mayor Olstad, Chamber leadership, and our local business leaders for the productive discussion in East Grand Forks. We focused on the role the Chamber plays in coordinating cross-borde...

I appreciate the members of my Agriculture Advisory Committee for giving great advice during our recent roundtable discussion. We covered a wide range of issues facing our producers, and I remain c...

Thank you to the Arctic Cat team for the tour of your facility in Thief River Falls! We focused on the importance of cutting regulatory red tape, navigating tariff impacts, and improving our busine...

Thank you to Sheriff Glander, the Becker County Sheriff's Office, the Becker County Commissioners, and the American Red Cross for guiding me on a tour of the tornado damage at Floyd Lake. It is a m...

I had a great visit with the team at 4H2 in Crookston to see their innovative work on renewable fuels and electricity generation. We must ensure that regulatory red tape does not stifle local innov...

Honored to join Major General Manke and the Minnesota National Guard for today's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon ceremony! We celebrated the amazing Minnesota businesses that step up to support our activ...

Reliable infrastructure is vital to the strength of our local communities. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Mayor Lorenson and Thief River Falls city staff to discuss their current water ...

Happy Independence Day, and Happy 250th Birthday, America! Two and a half centuries ago, our Founders declared that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were worth fighting for. From the fa...

I am proud to cosponsor the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act. A bipartisan bill to build and preserve over 500,000 single-family homes across the next decade. This legislation incentivizes the con...

I had a great meeting with the leadership team at Traverse Electric Co-Op in Wheaton! We discussed the need to cut regulatory red tape, strengthen our energy infrastructure, and ensure our rural co...

Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned the unconstitutional Roe v. Wade. That decision was a victory for the unborn, a victory for families, and a victory for our entire nation. Most import...

I had the opportunity to meet with leaders from Superior Industries, Bonanza Bean, Westmor, and Riverview Dairy to discuss expanding local housing options and tackling the workforce challenges faci...

Thank you, U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, for joining my rural law enforcement roundtable with Western Minnesota Police Chiefs and Sheriffs! Our law enforcement agents work incredibly hard to keep our...

I had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students from Tracy Area High School to DC as part of the Close Up Foundation. I was so impressed by their questions about how Congress works and their en...

I had the chance to meet with FFA students visiting the Capitol from chapters across Minnesota. Their dedication to leadership, growth, and the future of American agriculture is inspiring, and it w...

Thank you to the @mnchamberofcommerce for having me at your DC fly-in last week. It was great to hear directly from the source what is happening with our local businesses.

I am truly honored to receive the 2026 Champion of Agriculture Award from American Agri-Women. Agriculture is the foundation of our country and the backbone of our rural communities. I am proud to ...

Happy National Dairy Month! Dairy is a vital part of Minnesota’s economy, and our producers are helping feed the nation and the world!

I had a productive meeting with Lincoln County officials to discuss how they are tackling rural issues head-on. From expanding rural broadband access to increasing daycare options to partnering wit...

It was great to get an update from local USDA FSA staff. They work face-to-face with operations spanning up to four generations. Our farmers deserve a system that works for them, which is why I sup...