REP. MICHELLE FISCHBACH Archives

Rep. Fishbach Responds to Protest

The protest took place outside her Moorhead office on Wednesday; an official response was issued on Friday.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, MN (KVRR) – KVRR has obtained a response from Rep. Michelle Fischbach regarding the protest outside her Moorhead office on Wednesday, July 9. At the time of KVRR’s coverage on Wednesday, there was no comment from Fischbach or her staff. However, on Friday, July 11, we received an official statement from the congresswoman. It says, in full: “Over 275,000…

Protesters Gather Outside Fishbach’s Office After ‘Yes’ Vote on Bill

The demonstration largely focused on potential cuts to Medicaid, but also mentioned the ways it will hurt society as a whole.

July 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Labor union members and other concerned citizens began their protest outside Rep. Michelle Fischbach’s Moorhead office at about 12:30 on July 9. Fishbach was one of four Congressional members representing Minnesota who voted yes on President Trump’s budget bill. Protesters came from all points on the political spectrum – like Jessica Cain, who voted for Trump…

Rep. Michelle Fischbach Announces Intention To Seek Re-election in 2026

March 17, 2025

TJ Nelson,

U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) MN’s 7th Congressional DistrictLITCHFIELD, Minn. (KVRR) — Three-term U.S. Representative Michelle Fischbach is seeking another term in Congress in 2026. The Republican was first elected in 2020, defeating 15-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson. She won re-election last year in Minnesota’s 7th congressional district, which covers most of the western part of the state, with…

Wadena Democrat Begins First Political Campaign For Congress In MN’s 7th District

March 11, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WADENA, Minn. (KVRR) — A Wadena, Minnesota man is jumping into politics and running for Congress in the 7th District, which covers most of western Minnesota. Erik Osberg is a Democrat who has worked in construction, media, finance, and as a small business owner. He says he is running to bring honest, hardworking leadership to Washington. “I’m not a politician,…

President Biden Signs Bill To Rename Roseau Post Office

January 12, 2025

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — An update on the effort to rename the Roseau Post Office in honor of former longtime postmaster Floyd B. Olson. Rep. Michelle Fischbach introduced legislation last year to honor Olson and it passed in December. She now says the name change is official as President Joe Biden has signed the bill. Olson served as Roseau postmaster…

House Passes Bill To Rename Roseau Post Office in Honor of Floyd B. Olson

December 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — The House has passed a bill to rename the Roseau Post Office in honor of Floyd B. Olson. He served as postmaster for twenty-five years. The bill was introduced by Rep. Michelle Fischbach who called Olson a staple in his community. In addition to his nearly thirty years with the Post Office, he was a member…

AP Race Call: Republican Michelle Fischbach wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District

November 5, 2024

kvrr-apiuser,

U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R) MN’s 7th Congressional DistrictWASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Tuesday. Fischbach is a former state senator who rose to become Senate president. She also served as Minnesota’s lieutenant governor in 2018. She defeated a 30-year incumbent when she first won election to Congress in…

MN 7th Congressional Candidates Debate The Issues on Prairie Public

October 8, 2024

TJ Nelson,

Prairie Public and AARP hosted a debate between the candidates in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional district. Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach and her Democratic challenger A.J. Peters talked about everything from the crisis in the Middle East to social security to inflation. The candidates also weighed in on the Farm Bill which is important to thousands of people living in the 7th…

Polling Locations Report Light Turnout For Minnesota Primary Election

August 13, 2024

Juliana Pelaez, Jim Monk,

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s primary election day across Minnesota and turnout in Moorhead is dismal. Just under five percent of registered voters had cast ballots in Moorhead and Dilworth as of 4:30 this afternoon according to Clay County Auditor Lori Johnson. Democrats and Republicans are going to the polls to decide who gets to advance to the general election…

MN District 7 Dems Endorse A.J. Peters for Congress

May 12, 2024

TJ Nelson,

A.J. PetersMOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Democrats in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District have unanimously endorsed A.J. Peters as their candidate for Congress. Peters is a business owner in Browerville. He nabbed the endorsement during the district convention last night in Moorhead. Peters will either take on Republican Rep. Michelle Fischbach in November or her Republican primary challenger Steve Boyd. Fischbach and…