

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."
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 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.
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