Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Tom Scheck
St. Paul, Minn.

Third Republican enters race for Minnesota's 1st District

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

A third Republican has entered the race for Congress in Minnesota's 1st District.

Jim Hagedorn of Blue Earth said he's running for the job because he's concerned about the future of the country. Hagedorn said President Obama and Democrats in Congress are spending too much money. He said DFL Congressman Tim Walz is out of touch with the district.

"I don't believe that in 2008 in that election that people were completely aware that Tim Walz was the most liberal congressman ever to represent southern Minnesota," Hagedorn said. "I think if they knew at the time that he would come out and vote for all of these Obama and Pelosi big spending and big government ways, they might have hesitated."

Hagedorn, whose father is former Congressman Tom Hagedorn, says he will abide by the Republican Party endorsement. State Rep. Randy Demmer and former state Senator Allen Quist are also seeking the GOP endorsement.