Hagedorn Statement on MSHSL Reversing Fall Sports Decision

BLUE EARTH, Minn. — First District Republican Congressman Jim Hagedorn issued the following statement in response to the Minnesota State High School League reversing their decision to cancel all high school sports this fall:

“I’m pleased to see that the Minnesota State High School League has reversed their decision to cancel fall sports and will allow student athletes to play this season,” Hagedorn said. “I have been an outspoken advocate for parents and students, and the need for fall high school sports.”

“Our Governor and his Democrat allies in the legislature unlawfully retain emergency powers that continue to needlessly harm small businesses, bankrupt restaurants, impose severe financial hardships on rural hospitals and clinics, undercut churches, and usurp power from local school districts,” he said.

“As I’ve said time and time again, we must fully reopen Minnesota. I’ll continue standing up to Governor Walz and fighting for our residents, businesses, hospitals, churches, and high school athletes in order to reopen Minnesota and follow the lead of neighboring states like South Dakota,” Hagedorn concluded.