Delegates from Wadena, Cass, Morrison and Todd Counties met in Browerville April 29th to endorse DFL candidates for election from the newly-reorganized State Senate District 9.
Adrian Welle was endorsed as the DFL candidate for MN Representative District 9B, which includes most of Morrison County and parts of Todd County. Welle, currently serves as a Pierz City Councilmember and City Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Upsala. He is a lifelong resident of Morrison County and currently resides in the city of Pierz.
Martin Witucki of Little Falls gave the nomination speech for Welle. In his speech he said “Whether it is healthcare, local property tax, or Education, he understands the issues. He is not just talking from a podium but from experience.”
In his acceptance speech, Welle talked about the struggles in Education, Health Care and Property taxes. He talked about the importance of sending representatives to the state capitol who are willing to fight for rural Minnesota and the concerns for this area. “This election is crucial to send representation to the state capitol that understands the needs of rural Minnesota”, said Welle; “It is time for the burden to be taken off local governments and it’s residents to fund budget shortfalls.”