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 with the Mayor and Police Chief. Spoke at the National Independent Venue Association Annual Conference Kickoff at First Avenue. Participated in the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony at the University of Minnesota. Celebrated the 100th Anniversary of the Young Quinlan building with the Mayor and local leaders. Joined Senator Smith and Minnesota housing leaders in Edina to discuss housing affordability and supply. Delivered remarks at the VA Women’s Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Joined North Minneapolis Council Member LaTrisha Vetaw at the Camden Railroad Crossing to discuss safety issues. Houston Visited Barista’s Coffee House in Houston. Hubbard Toured potato farm outside Park Rapids. Isanti Stopped at Rendezvous Coffee in Isanti. Itasca Toured Mesabi Metallics in Nashwauk with the Mayor and community leaders. Jackson Convened a meeting on community colleges with leadership at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Jackson and toured the college. Kanabec Visited the Mora Bakery. Kandiyohi Met with leadership of the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory and toured their facility in Willmar. Toured the Bushmills Ethanol Plant in Atwater. Visited the construction site for the CSAH 55 Overpass project with the Mayor and Public Works Director in Willmar. Participated in the Life Link III Willmar Base Expansion Ceremony. Kittson Convened a meeting on economic development in Hallock. Koochiching Toured Rainy Lake Medical Center in International Falls with the Mayor and community leaders. Lac qui Parle Met with EMS staff and toured the ambulance telehealth communications system at Johnson Memorial Health Services in Dawson. Stopped by the Gnome Field in Dawson. Lake Dinner at Bluefin Grille in Tofte. Lake of the Woods Convened a meeting on tourism with local leaders in Baudette. Le Sueur Visited Cool Wave Coffee in Waterville. Lincoln Toured Bolt’s Lake Grocery in Benton to discuss local grocery store issues with the Mayor and local leaders. Lyon Hosted a discussion on child care issues with the Mayor, city leaders, and business leaders in Marshall. Mahnomen Attended the Mahnomen Community Picnic and met with Tribal Leaders. Marshall Met with employees and community leaders and toured Little Sprouts Learning Center in Warren. Martin Visited Haley Ekstrom’s cattle farm in Odin and discussed challenges facing cattle ranchers. McLeod Toured the 3M Plant and met with staff in Hutchinson. Meeker Visited the Fieldgate Cheese Shop in Litchfield. Met with the Mayor, County Commissioner, and community leaders at the Litchfield Opera House. Mille Lacs Convened a discussion about child care and visited the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s Wewinabi Early Education Center with Tribal Leaders in Onamia. Morrison Joined veterans at the Little Falls Memorial Day Ceremony. Attended the 9/11 remembrance day ceremony and opening of the new Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum. Mower Convened a roundtable discussion on the impact of tariffs with Minnesota farmers at Rodney Moe’s farm in Waltham. Murray Convened a discussion on child care and toured Wonder World Preschool in Slayton with the Mayor and city leadership. Nicollet Met with the President of South Central College to discuss workforce development programs in North Mankato and toured the college. Nobles Visited Phileo’s Coffee and Eatery in Worthington. Norman Met with leadership and community members at the Red River Valley Co-Op in Halstad. Olmsted Hosted a discussion on city and public safety priorities with the Mayor and Police Chief in Rochester. Delivered remarks at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce Anniversary Celebration. Toured Mayo Clinic’s new innovative patient rooms. Delivered remarks at the Salvation Army Stand with SAM event. Participated in the America 250 Family Bike Parade in Rochester. Attended the COPAL Southeast Minnesota Initiative Office Anniversary celebration. Met with first responders and community volunteers at emergency shelter after county’s tornado. Otter Tail Convened a discussion about rural health care and toured Lake Region Healthcare with leadership in Fergus Falls. Pennington Visited Arctic Cat and met with the Mayor and leadership in Thief River Falls. Pine Stopped at Cabina Cafe in Pine City. Pipestone Met with the Mayor and Chamber of Commerce Director at 8th Avenue Diner in Pipestone. Polk Convened meeting with small business owners. Pope Visited Gather Coffee and Bistro in Glenwood. Ramsey Honored the late Captain Mike Paidar at the Hero Work Out of the Day event. Toured Every Meal in Roseville and met with leadership to discuss nutrition needs for children. Visited El Burrito Mercado in St Paul and met with staff. Joined several Members of Congress and delivered remarks at a Congressional Field Hearing on Operation Metro Surge. Attended the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce Reception. Delivered remarks at the Saint Paul Firefighters Local 21 Installation celebration. Attended the Sanneh Foundation Gala4Goals to support youth and families in Minnesota. Stopped by Plaza del Sol and spoke with constituents. Attended the Serving Our Troops Event in support of military families. Joined community members at the Rondo Juneteenth Celebration. Met with constituents at IndiaFest. Spoke at the 30th Anniversary of the Minnesota National Guard and Croatia State Partnership Program. Delivered remarks at the Midway YMCA Child and Family Wellbeing Opening Ceremony. Joined veterans at the Military Appreciation Day event. Celebrated the Al Lenzmeier West Side Boys and Girls Club renovations with community members. Red Lake Toured Voyageur’s View campground and rentals in Red Lake Falls. Redwood Met with Minnesota farmers and agricultural leaders, participated in discussions, and toured farm exhibits at Farmfest. Renville Stopped at coffee shop in Olivia. Rice Toured the Rice County Public Safety Center in Faribault with local law enforcement leaders. Rock Met with staff and toured the Kids Rock Child Care Center in Luverne with the Mayor and community leaders. Joined the Tuesday Coffee Group at The Bean in Luverne. Roseau Met with leadership and staff at Lil’ Chompers Childcare Center in Greenbush. Saint Louis Visited businesses affected by fires and attended fire briefing with U.S. Fire Service officials, Mayor, and community leaders in Ely. Hosted a discussion on Alzheimer’s and Dementia care with health care leaders at UMD. Discussed the Aerial Lift Bridge rehabilitation project with the Duluth Mayor and city officials. Dinner at BoomTown in Eveleth. Spoke at the Lake Superior Hiking Trail 40th Anniversary Celebration. Took part in the Blatnik Bridge Groundbreaking Ceremony. Convened a meeting with Duluth Public Schools Superintendent, school board members, and staff to discuss school safety and student supports. Participated in FourthFest. Took part in the 148th Fighter Wing Change of Command Ceremony. Scott Stopped at Ferguson’s Apple Orchard Market. Sherburne Stopped at Ember Coffee Co. in Big Lake. Sibley Convened a meeting on infrastructure with the Mayor and local leaders in Henderson. Stearns Toured Saint Cloud Technical and Community College and met with the President, local leaders, and students. Steele Convened a meeting on water infrastructure in Blooming Prairie with the Mayor, City Administrator, and other city managers. Stevens Toured the UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center Ammonia Plant. Met with the Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Morris Swift Toured Grant Ascheman’s farm in Holloway with members of the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative. Todd Toured the Hilltop Square Apartments in Eagle Bend, a former school that will be converted to senior housing, with local leaders and future residents. Traverse Stopped by Wheaton Drug and Gifts. Wabasha Convened a meeting at the National Eagle Center in Wabasha. Wadena Delivered remarks at the Farmer’s Union Processing + Meats Facility in Staples and met with local farmers. Waseca Met with representatives from the city, county, and school district to discuss plans for a new Waseca County Justice Center in Waseca. Toured flood damage in New Richland with Senator Smith and local leaders. Attended Waseca County Workforce Development Center Groundbreaking with local leaders. Washington Delivered remarks at the World Snow Celebration in Stillwater. Joined the State Fishing Opener Kick-Off. Attended community celebration in Woodbury. Watonwan Met with the Wolle family at their corn and soybean farm in Saint James. Wilkin Led a discussion on trade and tariffs with Minnesota farmers in Breckenridge. Winona Joined the FIRST Robotics High School Competition in Winona. Attended firefighter convention. Wright Visited Peppermint Twist in Delano for their famous raspberry shake. Yellow Medicine Toured the Canby Fire Station and met with the Mayor, Fire Chief, volunteer firefighters, and city council members. Visited the Veteran’s Memorial in Canby. ###