Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne celebrates 25 years
Minnesota Veterans Home in Luverne celebrates 25 years
Visitors listened to addresses by several key figures in the development of the veterans home, as well as performances by the veterans home choir. They also recognized 25 employees who have been at the veterans home for 25 years.
Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Larry Herke explained the impact of the veterans home program, which has helped 1,000 Luverne area veterans over the last quarter century
Ag Roundtable Addresses Regional Concerns
Ag Roundtable Addresses Regional Concerns
LUVERNE — District 22 Sen. Bill Weber (R-Luverne), District 22A Rep. Joe Schomacker (R-Luverne) and U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota’s First District visited Luverne Friday to hold an agriculture roundtable discussion. Community members were invited to ask questions and express the concerns they have about agriculture.
Weber opened the discussion by acknowledging that “we are an ag community. As a result, the issues that hit the farmers hit the rest of the business community.”
Hagedorn backs Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
Hagedorn backs Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
Congressman Jim Hagedorn, who represents one of the largest agriculture districts in the country, joined three Minnesota congressional colleagues on Friday by signing onto the Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension of 2019.
“We are grateful to Congressman Hagedorn for his support of farmers and the biodiesel industry in his district and throughout the state” says Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) President Michael Petefish, who farms in Hagedorn’s First Congressional District in southern Minnesota. “Agriculture is the economic and cultural backbone of the First District, and we’re heartened to know
Rep. Jim Hagedorn: Fighting for southern Minnesota farmers
Rep. Jim Hagedorn: Fighting for southern Minnesota farmers
If you could talk to the president about anything, what would it be? I recently had the president’s ear while he was visiting Minnesota and used the opportunity to advocate for southern Minnesota’s farmers. After all, it’s what I promised to do.
Our economy is at a historic high, but far too many of our farmers still face significant economic headwinds. They face
Congressman Jim Hagedorn Named 2019 Medicare Advantage Champion
Congressman Jim Hagedorn Named 2019 Medicare Advantage Champion
On Monday, March 18, 2019, Congressman Jim Hagedorn, MN-01, was named a 2019 Medicare Advantage Champion and was presented with the award by constituents in his district. Congressman Hagedorn received the recognition for signing a bipartisan letter to preserve and strengthen the Medicare Advantage program for seniors in Minnesota and across the country. The meeting was organized by Better Care America, a nationwide voice for affordable and innovative health care.
“Our district is a national leader when it comes to providing quality medical care, and we want to be sure that Minnesotans have choices when it comes to their health care and access to affordable, quality options that best fit their needs,” said Congressman Hagedorn. “I appreciate hearing directly from Southern Minnesota
Hagedorn office offers constituent help
Hagedorn office offers constituent help
MANKATO — Tucked within the Brett’s Building in downtown Mankato is a local connection to Washington, D.C.
Need help figuring out VA hospital paperwork? Staff under U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, R-1st District, are ready to help untangle the red tape. Have an immigration issue trying to adopt from another country or get a family member here? Staff can help figure out process bottlenecks. Need a little extra attention from a federal agency? The workers at Hagedorn’s Mankato office say they can get answers.
Commend Hagedorn for Flood Advice
Commend Hagedorn for flood advice
Anyone who’s lived in Minnesota for any length of time can look at the mounds of snow piled up on street corners and in parking lots and be certain of one thing: It’s going to melt.We’ve already seen flooding in various communities around the southern portion of the state and there is potential for this to be one of the worst “melt”
Rep. Jim Hagedorn listens and learns in Rochester
Rep. Jim Hagedorn listens and learns in Rochester
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Listening and learning was the goal for Representative Jim Hagedorn as he visited the Med City on Thursday.
It was a busy day for the representative as he interacted with a wide variety of people in the community from young children, college student
Hagedorn discusses farm safety net
Hagedorn discusses farm safety net
ST. PAUL — Congressman Jim Hagedorn of southern Minnesota met this week met with Joe Martin, Minnesota state executive director for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency.
Hagedorn represents one of the 10 most agricultural congressional districts in the country and is a member of the House Ag