NEW ULM, Minn. – The southern Minnesota member of Congress, Brad Finstad, called his predecessor 40 years ago, Al Quie, an exemplary citizen. Finstad said that Quie, who died last week, was “a true man of service whose leadership, work ethic, and commitment to faith set a great example for many of us across southern Minnesota.” Finstad and Quie both were born into farming in southern Minnesota but 80 miles and 2-1/2 generations apart. Although both Republicans, their oaths bever crossed.
