Press Releases

After Effort from Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, McCollum, Nolan, Paulsen, and Emmer, Department of Transportation Approves New Direct Flights from Minnesota to Cuba

As part of the Administration’s efforts to normalize relations with Cuba, the U.S. and Cuba recently signed a civil aviation accord that will open up new opportunities for American businesses and travelers, including regular flights between the U.S. and Cuba In an April letter to Secretary Foxx, lawmakers urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider the application of Sun Country Airlines to provide direct flights between Minnesota and Cuban airports; today DOT approved two direct Sun Country flights a week between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and airports serving Cuban cities of Santa Clara and Matanzas

Media Advisory: Listening Session on Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Peterson Op-Ed: Observing Memorial Day

Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Nolan Announce USDA Grant Awarded to Boost Rural Economic Development in Minnesota

The USDA awarded grants to 23 organizations to support rural economic development projects; The Initiative Foundation in Minnesota was selected for a $173,372 grant to provide training, technical assistance and financial support to 20 non-profit intermediaries that are locally-based and skilled in business development and job creation

National Health Leaders Recognize U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson For Leadership in Healthcare Innovation

Klobuchar, McCollum, and Minnesota Delegation Urge Department of Transportation to Consider Application for Service Between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Foxx, Minnesota lawmakers highlight the importance of access to growing Asian markets for Minnesota businesses and travelers

Klobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Walz, Nolan Announce New Funding for Miner Safety and Health Training in Minnesota

Rep. Tim Walz Wins Sen. Franken’s 6th Annual Minnesota Congressional Delegation Hotdish Competition

Rep. Walz’s Turkey Taco Tot Hotdish Beat Out Fellow Competitors Sens. Franken, Klobuchar, and Reps. Peterson, McCollum, Kline, Ellison, Nolan, Paulsen, and Emmer

Peterson Names Underwood Student Congressional Art Competition Winner

Peterson statement on passing of Congressman Sabo