Klobuchar’s running mate is former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer

ST. PAUL, Minn. (KVRR) – Former Fergus Falls mayor Ben Schierer is Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s running mate in Minnesota’s race for governor.

“I am proud and excited to join the ticket and work with Senator Klobuchar to lead this state with a growth agenda,” Schierer said.

Schierer grew up in Fergus Falls. He was first elected to the Fergus Falls City Council in 2004, and was elected Mayor in 2016 and reelected in 2020.

During his tenure, he worked to revitalize the Fergus Falls riverfront and bring local businesses back downtown. He would be the first person to be elected to statewide office from CD-7 in over 50 years.

“Ben Schierer hasn’t just talked about how to create opportunities in Minnesota – he’s actually done it,” Klobuchar said.

“He knows what it takes to run a small business – he’s run two of them. He knows what it takes to hammer out results by bringing together the private sector, the public sector, and the people – because that’s what he did as mayor.”