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Knudsen and Mitchell Talk Fraud, Renewable Energy and Other Issues at Candidate Forum in Wadena
Fischbach backed expanded markets, year-round E15 and stronger crop insurance as she urged House passage of the Farm Bill.
- On Thursday, Aug. 27, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined legislative candidates at a forum in Wadena hosted by the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative to address Minnesota voters on key policy issues.
- Candidates debated renewable energy mandates, with Fischbach advocating an 'all of the above' mix including nuclear power, while Osberg emphasized a diversified portfolio and Knudsen criticized 100% requirements as unworkable.
- Addressing fraud, Fischbach called the theft of taxpayer dollars 'embarrassing,' while Osberg proposed a five-point plan to protect public funds through bipartisan internal controls and prosecution.
- Fischbach highlighted her work passing the bipartisan Farm Bill and year-round E-15 fuel, while Osberg argued supporting farmers requires ending uncertainty in Washington and listening directly.
- The forum also covered corporate influence, as Mitchell criticized the impact of corporate money on the middle class, while Knudsen highlighted her experience as a former mayor and restaurant owner managing state mandates.
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WADENA — Seven legislative candidates and two congressional candidates gathered for a candidate's forum Thursday in Wadena, hosted by the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative. Republican Michelle Fischbach of Regal has served in Congress since defeating DFLer Collin Peterson in 2020. “We do it for our children and our grandchildren," she said. “I’m striving to be a strong voice for rural Minnesota, to make sure they know about Minnesota values at th…
Knudsen and Mitchell talk fraud, renewable energy and other issues at candidate forum in Wadena
“I don’t think the middle class is being represented anymore,” Mitchell said. “Fraud is rampant in the state,” Knudson said. “We have to clean house in our agencies..."
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