Johnson campaign financially keeping pace with Finstad The race between Republican Congressman Brad Finstad and his challenger, DFLer Jake Johnson, is heating up.

#FinstadWatch

Is anyone surprised that when the #MankatoFreePress reached out to #RepFinstad’s office numerous times; the requests for comment were not returned ?

@jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social will use his people resources to turn into votes at the ballot box.
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#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
March 13 2026

"We need to elect leaders who actually care about us."

We must pay attention, speak out and vote.

There’s a #NoKings rally
March 28
11AM to 12:30
Minnesota Square Park
#StPeter #MN01

Please JOIN US.
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It's long past time for change It’s long past time for change

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
March 13 2026

"We need to elect leaders who actually care about us."

We must pay attention, speak out and vote.

There’s a #NoKings rally
March 28
11AM to 12:30
Minnesota Square Park
#StPeter #MN01

Please JOIN US.
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Dictator's mouthpiece needs to go The Oxford Dictionary defines misrepresentation as the “action or offense of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.” Synonyms of misrepresentation include “deception, fabrica...

#LetterToTheEditor
Feb 24 2026
#MankatoFreePress

Writer cites examples of #RepFinstad's "misrepresentation" of #MN01 (selling out the #BoundaryWaters to foreign investors AND the Dictator's Dream - controlling who gets to vote)

#BradFinstad needs to go.
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Trump's not friend to farmers Trump’s not friend to farmers

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Feb 6 2026

#MN01 constituent writes that "there is still NO #Farm Bill" and "and there is no #FarmBill on the schedule of the House of Representatives"

FYI the 2018 farm bill expired on September 30, 2023

#OustFinstad
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Since the manufacturing boom President Trump promised would usher in a golden age for America is going in reverse, expect the next #MankatoFreePress headline to be :

#Trump #Finstad Trade Policies Crippling Manufacturers

#FinstadWatch

#TimeForChange in #MN01

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Johnson would stand up for Minnesotans It's time for Brad Finstad and Tom Emmer to decide whose side they are on.

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Jan 25 2026

#NorthMankato constituents writes on #Trump's assault on the people of #Minnesota

"It's time for Brad Finstad and Tom Emmer to decide whose side they are on."

#FinstadWatch

Copy @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social

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Our View: ICE raids violate law, Constitution A law enforcement agency derives its powers from the just execution of its duties and the support of the public in its key purpose of public safety.

Dec 14 2025
#MankatoFreePress
#OpEd

Considering the events of January 7 2026 (the murder of #ReneeGood and the subsequent reporting of too many other violations of civil rights), the #Mankato #FreePress OpEd warning signs were ignored "we are NOT safe"

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#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Jan 12 2025

#FinstadWatch

Writer contrasts #RepFinstad’s statement with that released by @jakejohnsonmn.bsky.social concludes
"Shouldn’t the person who represents us at least be honest and compassionate? #FinstadFails"
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Jake Johnson would put constituents first Security’s not true motivation for halting wind-power development

#MankatoFreePress
#LetterToTheEditor
Dec 22 2025

#RepFinstad remains silent as the #TrumpAdministration's suspends 5 Dominion Energy #WindEnergy projects threatens grid reliability while leading to energy #inflation and threatening thousands of jobs.

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Jake Johnson would put constituents first Security’s not true motivation for halting wind-power development

#MankatoFreePress
#LetterToTheEditor
Dec 22 2025

Mayors who have "serious concerns" over property tax rates need to realize that #RepFinstad's vote in support of the #BigBeautifulBetrayal pushed #MN01 counties to shoulder additional costs

#FinstadWatch
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Our View: The great soybean deal that wasn’t President Donald Trump recently has been lauded for completing a deal with China to buy 25 million metric tons of soybeans per year from the U.S.

#MankatoFreePress
Editorial
"The great #Soybean deal that wasn't" gives credit to #MN01 #RepFinstad "1st District Rep. #BradFinstad continued to back #Trump’s policies that hurt #farmers."

#TimeForChange in #MN01
#FinstadWatch
#FinstadFocus
#OustFinstad

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Finstad's chief of staff tallies travel expenses among highest in Congress The chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad has been reimbursed for more than $125,000 in travel expenses from a taxpayer-funded account since 2023, making him one of the

#MN01 #RepFinstad's office has “an aggressive constituent engagement strategy” ?

#FiscalFraudFinstad's Chief of Staff expenses are being exposed in the #MankatoFreePress

FYI David FitzSimmons fundraises as Campaign Manager for
#FinstadForCongress

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Nov 10 2025

While #RepFinstad applauds the use of #TrumpTariffs, #MankatoFreePress OpEd states what #Farmers already know "#Soybean farmers and taxpayers were better off when President Donald Trump wasn't making deals with China."

#TimeForChange in #MN01

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Finstad gives up congressional power while 1st District suffers This is my fourth letter to the editor in regard to the appalling lack of representation to the voters in the 1st District under Brad Finstad.

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Oct 31 2025

#MN01 asks Are you there, #BradFinstad?

As Trump continues to destroy our democracy and enrich himself, Finstad is content to have given up his congressional powers of oversight to the executive branch

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#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Oct 30 2025

#MN01 constituent writes how Trumpian policies hurt #farmers, businesses, #veterans, elders, rural residents, government employees, immigrants, grocery customers etc

Her solution #RepFinstad should resign; if not, the voters need to #FireFinstad

Farmers did not vote for no government Farmers did not vote for no government

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Oct 10 2025

The farmers of this country voted for good government, not no government.
The farmers I know and am related to did not vote to become welfare tenants of land owned by the banks.

#TimeForChange in #MN01

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Our View: Trump, Finstad trade policies crippling farmers The facts are getting uglier as they come out for farmers facing President Donald Trump’s onerous and devastating tariff and trade policies.

October 6 2025
#MankatoFreePress Editorial
#FinstadWatch

#Trump, #RepFinstad trade policies crippling farmers

With the China market gone for #Soybeans as prices are DOWN 30%, farmer estimated a 1,000 acre farm would lose $170,000 at current crop prices.

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#FinstadWatch

#MankatoFreePress reported that "In a rare local appearance, Congressman Brad Finstad spoke to a group of community leaders" expressing concern over #Fentanyl ... so why has #RepFinstad NOT sponsored #HR1569 CATCH Fentanyl Act?

#TimeForChange in #MN01
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#MankatoFreePress gave @repfinstad.bsky.social a Thumbs DOWN on his #MN01 #TeleTownHall lamenting about the "softball questions" and answers that were "long on promotion and short on information". The paper was disconnected when #Finstad was asked about the fate of rural hospital.

#FinstadWatch

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Jun 14 2025

#RepFinstad must either confront and renounce #Trump’s outrageous abuses of power, or resign, vacating the 1st District congressional seat for someone willing to actually uphold the congressional oath.

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Finstad should choose rosary over MAGA hat Brad Finstad has reached a Rubicon — a river of important change to cross only at risk of great loss. The cardinals, in their red hats and in consort with

#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
May 14 2025

Constituent wonders if #MN01 #RepFinstad can find the courage to lay down his MAGA hat as Pope Leo XIV is in direct conflict with #Trump on just about everything.

Hopes #Finstad rejects Red Hat politicians.
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Keep our promise to people with disabilities As the legislative session comes to a close, I felt it was important to express my deep concern about the proposed cuts to residential services for Minnesotans with disabilities included

An opinion in the Mankato Free Press says proposed budget cuts in #HF2434 would threaten essential disability services in Minnesota. The cuts would eliminate funding for staff support during hospitalizations or family visits, worsening staffing shortages.

#AccessPress #MankatoFreePress #Minnesota

#FinstadFlashback
Mar 23 2025 the #MankatoFreePress wrote #MN01 #RepFinstad said he would fight to preserve #NIH funding

May 2, obeying #Trump’s Executive Order, National Institutes of Health lays off 250 more employees, including 50 workers at the National #Cancer Institute

Copy #JakeJohnsonMN

#FinstadWatch
#FinstadFails

April 11 2025
#MankatoFreePress
#LetterToTheEditor

Dr. Katie Smentek urges #MN01 @repfinstad.bsky.social "to recognize the essential role that #Medicaid plays in supporting rural health care".

@BradFinstad voted YES on #HConRes14 setting-up cuts; passed by TWO votes.

A Life Remembered: Mobility advocate committed to public service, fighting stereotypes ST. PETER — A young grandson learned how to practice patience by tagging alongside Steve Grams’ wheelchair during shopping excursions to the mall. Grams’ widow, Barb, said the child would

The Mankato Free Press reports on the life of a dedicated mobility advocate who was committed to public service and challenging stereotypes. Their efforts significantly contributed to improving accessibility within the community.

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#AccessPress #MankatoFreePress #MN #Minnesota

#FinstadWatch
#LetterToTheEditor
#MankatoFreePress
Mar 30 2025

Can anyone disagree with the writer's assertion that #MN01 #RepFinstad's confidence in the #TrumpAdministration is misguided as proven by the lack of secure communication during a war strike ?

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Five years of COVID: Health, data pros look back on turbulent time MANKATO — Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarah Berry told her Waseca County Public Health team to brace themselves for the long run.

Mankato Free Press reports that health and data professionals are reflecting on five years since the start of COVID-19, discussing its ongoing impact on healthcare and public health policy.

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#AccessPress #MankatoFreePress #COVID19 #Healthcare #PublicHealth

#FinstadWatch

Mar 23 2025

#MankatoFreePress laments #MN01
@repfinstad.bsky.social partisan rancor and "We applaud the people of the 1st Congressional District for calling out and demanding they be heard by their duly elected representative"

Compares #RepFinstad to #MN02 #RepAngieCraig

#FinstadWatch

Mar 23

#MankatoFreePress laments #MN01
@repfinstad.bsky.social partisan rancor and assess that "many of #Finstad's constituents do not seem to be buying the [#Trump talking points] now with Trump and Musk's attacks on #SocialSecurity, #Medicaid, #ETHANOL, and other basics of life"