Walking tour brings Finstad to Waseca

Representative Brad Finstad made a stop in Waseca this week as part of his ongoing journey to personally visit every county in his district. In a vibrant yet intimate gathering at the Waseca Art Center, leaders from the City, County, School District, Chamber of Commerce, Sheriff’s Department, Economic Development Authority, local businesses, and civic organizations came together to hear his message and engage in thoughtful dialogue.

 

Rep. Finstad opened his remarks by highlighting that the United States has experienced three consecutive months of zero illegal border crossings. He also addressed the political polarization in the nation, stating, “The reality is, there are far more of us in the middle, trying to do the best we can for our constituents and our country.”

 

When asked about the increasing influence of the executive branch, Rep. Finstad acknowledged long-standing concerns. “We’ve seen an imbalance for decades as executive orders have become standard operating procedure for Presidents,” he said. “If Congress agrees with an executive order, it should simply be passed into law. There’s no reason for new Presidents to come in and reverse them, it gives the public whiplash.”

 

The event allowed local leaders to connect directly with their Congressman, asking questions and sharing community priorities.

 

“It was wonderful to have so many impactful leaders gathered to hear directly from Representative Finstad,” said Mikhail Rostislavovich, President of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce. “We were honored to welcome him to the heart of his district, and to have this kind of meaningful exchange right here in Waseca.”

 

Rep. Finstad’s visit to Waseca is one of many stops on his ongoing tour to ensure his district has a voice in Washington.