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May 11, 2020

HERMANTOWN, MN – Ahead of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) hosted a public conference call to hear from Minnesotans concerned about the impact that Governor Walz's Stay at Home Executive Order has on their outdoor recreation traditions, livelihoods, and Northern Minnesota's economy.

May 8, 2020

With the Minnesota fishing opener set for this weekend, Congressman Pete Stauber, R-Duluth, hosted a conference call Friday, May 8, with officials and small business owners as part of a push to reopen aspects of the Minnesota economy and relax some restrictions amid COVID-19.

May 6, 2020

A total of $600,000 in brownfields grants was awarded to aid in the cleanup of priority sites in Northeastern Minnesota on Wednesday.

The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission based in Duluth was the recipient of the funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which announced the news along with Rep. Pete Stauber.

May 6, 2020

HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler in announcing that the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission has been selected to receive a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant worth $600,000.

May 5, 2020

HERMANTOWN, MN – As Americans face pharmaceutical and medical supply shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) has responded to this crisis by introducing bipartisan legislation that will require federal agencies to purchase drugs made in the United States.

April 29, 2020

A bill introduced Tuesday by Representative Pete Stauber would help end America's reliance on foreign minerals.

The "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act" would give incentives to American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced minerals.

April 28, 2020

HERMANTOWN, MN – As the COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on the dangers of reliance on foreign supply chains for critical minerals, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced legislation that will incentivize American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced critical minerals.

April 27, 2020

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber didn't have all the answers when he met online with his peers in the Hermantown business community Wednesday.

But for the roughly 45 members who took part in the Zoom video conferencing meeting, Stauber's presence seemed enough.

April 27, 2020

Just a few weeks ago, our nation was experiencing a "blue-collar boom," with record low unemployment and historic economic growth. Tragically, the arrival of the novel coronavirus changed everything. In response to this virus, stringent social-distancing measures were implemented to flatten the curve and to prevent our hospitals from being inundated.

April 24, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act to provide an additional $484 billion in relief to support small businesses, hospitals, and increased testing.