Klobuchar Picks Former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer for No. 2 Spot

7 articles · Updated · Northern News Now · May 29

Amy Klobuchar on Friday named former Fergus Falls Mayor Ben Schierer as her lieutenant governor running mate in Minnesota’s governor race.
Schierer framed the pick around a growth agenda, citing his background as a small-business owner, father of five and former mayor focused on rural economic development.
Klobuchar said Schierer has run 2 businesses and built public-private partnerships as mayor, arguing that experience fits her push to expand the economy and create jobs statewide.
Schierer, a Fergus Falls native, served on the City Council from 2004, was elected mayor in 2016 and reelected in 2020; Klobuchar launched her gubernatorial bid in January.

Can a former small-town mayor's local success translate into effective statewide policies for Minnesota's diverse economies?

Is a running mate's hometown appeal enough to bridge the growing political divide between urban and rural voters?

How will this new ticket balance agricultural business interests with growing environmental protection concerns in rural areas?