by Matt Entenza

It was 77 years ago this week when Franklin Delano Roosevelt stood on the steps of our nation’s capitol and began to clear the clouds of hopelessness that covered America.

We were in the depths of the Great Depression. But FDR was resolute; he reminded us that “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself. ” And then he got to work – getting Americans on the job again, crafting a New Deal and lifting the spirits of our nation.

Today our challenges are being called the Great Recession. Our country and our state face challenges the likes of which we haven’t seen in generations.  Now, like then, we need leaders with vision to face challenges and create opportunity.

Inspired by FDR’s inaugural anniversary, I want to share with you this video about my vision for our state’s economy.



We can make Minnesota great again. We are poised to lead the nation in the clean energy economy, creating jobs and rejuvenating every corner of our state. When these jobs take hold in our communities, other businesses will benefit as well.

The road ahead won’t always be easy, but charting a new course never is. I know what it’s like to face challenges – and I know what it’s like to overcome them. Together, as one Minnesota, we will do that.

Watch the video , and then join our campaign. It’s time to get Minnesota working again, and to make Minnesota great again.