Award from Lutheran Services in America

Rep. Peterson was honored to receive an award from Lutheran Services in America recognizing his faith-inspired public service. Lutheran Services in America represents over 300 health and human services organizations from across the country, and they work together on behalf of their neighbors on issues like health care, aging and disability, community development, and more.
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Peterson honored by U.S. Chamber

Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber presents the Spirit of Enterprise award to Congressman Peterson.
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Minnesota Congressional Hotdish Competition

On April 10, Minnesotans in the Senate and House gathered for a friendly cook-off at the 3rd Annual Minnesota Delegation Hotdish Competition. First place went to Rep. Walz but my hotdish finished in a close second.
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Peterson Hosts Minnesota Delegation

On January 22, Rep. Peterson hosted the Minnesota Congressional Delegation for a lunch in his office. From left to right: Rep. Tim Walz, Rep. Michele Bachmann, Rep. Betty McCollum, Rep. John Kline, Rep. Collin Peterson, Rep. Rick Nolan, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Al Franken, Rep. Erik Paulsen, Rep. Keith Ellison
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Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/17

May 17, 2013 Newsletter

Farm Bill markup, 2013 Art Competition winner selected, meetings with ABATE and award received from Lutheran Services

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/10

May 10, 2013 Newsletter

On the Floor this week, Smithsonian Exhibition travels to Baudette, Meetings with trailer manufacturers, peace advocates, boating manufacturers, sheep producers, and ethanol producers

Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Announce $2 Million Loan for New Assisted Living Facility in Mahnomen

May 10, 2013 Press Release

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representative Collin Peterson today announced that Mahnomen Area Assisted Living Center, Inc. has received a $2,080,000 million loan to help fund the construction of a new assisted living center. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development Program.

A valley-wide plan for flood control needs more options

May 3, 2013 Press Release

The minimal flooding we will experience this spring is due in large part to the dry weather we experienced through the fall, which left room for the moisture from the winter snow and spring rain. I believe that through modern, controlled tiling systems we can create the same situation Mother Nature did this past year.

Rep. Peterson's Newsletter 5/3

May 3, 2013 Newsletter

In memory of Al Loehr, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act, MN Delegation Urges President to Invite U of M Womens Hockey Team to White House, Bipartisan Cormorant Management Legislation, Small Business Loan Deadline Approaching

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