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PRESS RELEASES

October 7, 2026

Wikstrom Demands Accountability Following Thwarted Mall of America Terror Plot

"Our communities are facing an unsettling surge in public safety threats—from an undercover counterterrorism operation stopping an alleged mass attack aimed directly at our Hmong neighbors at the Mall of America, to relentless gang-related violence spilling into our suburban neighborhoods. Minnesotans deserve leadership that prioritizes their safety, yet the response from our elected representatives has been total silence."

October 2, 2026

Wikstrom Backs Demuth-Wilson Public Safety Plan

Paul Wikstrom endorsed the Demuth-Wilson public safety plan, calling it essential to stopping the violent crime, carjackings, and open-air drug dealing impacting St. Paul neighborhoods.

September 30, 2026

Wikstrom responds to $15B Steel Mill Loss

Paul Wikstrom called out Betty McCollum for supporting federal policies that penalize Midwest manufacturing and push heavy industry out of Minnesota.

September 15, 2026

Paul Wikstrom Invites Rep. McCollum to Participate in Nonpartisan CD4 Candidate Forum

Wikstrom is proposing a fair and substantive event moderated by a mutually agreed-upon nonpartisan organization, journalist, or civic leader, with questions from district residents.

September 4, 2026

Wikstrom Demands Transparency from Hennepin County Attorney's Office After Minneapolis Shooting

Paul Wikstrom, Republican is calling on Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office to release the full record on its handling of Carlton Johnson, the man who killed two people and wounded five others, including three police officers, at the Shoreline Plaza apartments in downtown Minneapolis on September 2.

August 27, 2026

Wikstrom Challenges Rep. McCollum’s Misleading Health Care Narrative

Congressional candidate Paul Wikstrom released the following statement today in response to Congresswoman Betty McCollum’s health care roundtable at Gillette Children’s.

August 24, 2026

Paul Wikstrom Calls Out Rep. Betty McCollum’s Silence on Massive Minnesota Fraud Schemes

Congressional candidate Paul Wikstrom (R-MN04) called out long-time incumbent Representative Betty McCollum for her continued refusal to address widespread financial scandals in Minnesota.

August 19, 2026

Star Tribune Investigation Confirms Pay-to-Play Scheme in McCollum Office

Congressional candidate Paul Wikstrom called for accountability following a Star Tribune investigation that details how U.S. Representative Betty McCollum personally pressured a Pentagon official about a contract that could benefit a Minnesota defense contractor.

June 6, 2026

Wikstrom Initiates Legal Challenge to Minnesota’s “Vouching” Loophole

Paul Wikstrom announced today that he has partnered with America First Legal (AFL) to challenge Minnesota’s “vouching” system, which allows voters to register on Election Day without showing identification or proof of residence.

April 30, 2026

Wikstrom Receives Freedom Club Endorsement

Paul Wikstrom received the endorsement of the Freedom Club, Minnesota’s leading conservative political organization.

April 19, 2026

Wikstrom Wins Republican Endorsement

Paul Wikstrom yesterday received the endorsement of the Fourth Congressional District (CD4) Republican Party for U.S. House.

ENDORSEMENTS

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