Dear Friend,
As fireworks light up the skies tonight and families gather to celebrate our nation’s birthday, I want to take a moment to wish you a joyful and meaningful Fourth of July.
This day marks more than just the founding of our nation—it’s a celebration of freedom, of courage, and of the enduring American spirit. It’s a reminder that liberty is never guaranteed—it’s earned, defended, and passed on from one generation to the next.
I’m proud every day to serve the people of southern Minnesota and to stand up for the values that built this great country: faith, family, and love of country. Today, let’s honor the brave men and women—past and present—who’ve risked everything to preserve those values.
From my family to yours, happy Independence Day. May we never take our freedom for granted and may we always strive to be worthy of the blessings we’ve been given as Americans.
God bless you,
God bless Minnesota,
And God bless the United States of America.
Brad Finstad
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