It is gratifying to have helped support the City of Moorhead in securing the federal funding needed to make the 11th Street underpass a reality. This $171.6 million project is about so much more than infrastructure. It means fewer train blockages, safer and faster emergency response, less time and fuel wasted, and a stronger, more connected Moorhead for generations to come. Congratulations to Mayor Shelly Carlson, the City of Moorhead, MNDOT, Minnesota’s Federal Delegation, and all of the community, state, federal, and private-sector partners who kept this project moving forward.

Primacy Strategy Group was pleased to join our clients in Washington, DC for the annual Minnesota Transportation Alliance Fly-In. Representatives from Carver County, Sherburne, and Kandiyohi, Counties, as well as the I-94 Coalition participated in this wonderful opportunity to bring key priorities to their federal delegation and to hear about recent and upcoming changes to transportation policy at the federal level. Thank you to Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith and the entire Minnesota congressional delegation for their time and diligent assistance for local governments and their partners across the state.

Congratulations to Joe Fowler, @LIUNAMinnesota and the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades on another successful Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ribfest! The fourth annual event brought people together for a fantastic day of great food — and support for an even greater cause. Primacy Strategy Group was proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor this year.

This week, Primacy Strategy Group joined public sector and education leaders from across the region at Microsoft's Greater Dakotas Government and Education AI Summit in Fargo. Several thoughtful panels on how AI is reshaping government and education — great to be part of the conversation. Thank you to @Microsoft for your leadership in this critical sector.

Every state legislature is so unique. In order to strengthen relationships and promote innovation across borders, leaders gathered from the eleven-state region for the 80th Annual Midwest Legislative Conference. Primacy Strategy Group was proud to be a Gold Sponsor at this week’s symposium in Minnesota’s Capitol city to hear from leading policy experts on the pressing issues facing lawmakers today including the future of energy, agriculture, technology, healthcare, and many more. Special thanks to @CSGMidwest!

Primacy Strategy Group, including our President and CEO Ryan Kelly were proud to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for @ALLETE_Inc’s new High Voltage Direct Current project last week in Center, North Dakota. ALLETE’s investment in this landmark infrastructure upgrade will be pivotal to the future of America’s entire northern tier region. PSG is proud to join ALLETE, North Dakota’s Federal Delegation @SenJohnHoeven, @SenKevinCramer, @RepFedorchak, and their partners in celebrating this generational investment in grid resiliency and reliability.

We’re expanding our capabilities with a new National Strategic Alliance! Primacy Strategy Group and @Strategies360 have joined forces to launch a powerful alliance that offers complementary services and delivers impactful strategies for state, regional, and federal public affairs and government relations. Through the alliance, we offer regional expertise across 10 states in the Midwest, Plains, and West, strengthened by a strategic federal government relations practice in Washington, D.C. and paired with research, creative, marketing, and communications tools that strengthen and amplify those public affairs and government relations efforts. The Alliance positions both organizations to meet the moment and positively shape what comes next. Learn more: primacysg.com/strategies-360…

Last week PSG coordinated a base tour with WI State Reps. Dean Kaufert and Nate Gustafson at Flight For Life’s Waukesha base to see firsthand how air medical transportation serves as a critical lifeline for patients across Wisconsin.

The visit highlighted the essential role Flight For Life plays in delivering rapid, lifesaving care—particularly in rural and underserved communities where timely access to advanced medical treatment can make all the difference. The Representatives also had the opportunity to meet with the pilots, flight nurses, paramedics, and support staff who make these missions possible every day.

Great spending time with Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI08) and State Representative Nate Gustafson last week as they toured the IUPAT DC7 Training Center and saw firsthand how union apprenticeship programs are preparing the next generation of skilled craftspeople. The visit showcased the value of registered apprenticeships, hands-on training, and workforce development programs that equip workers with the skills needed to build rewarding careers while strengthening our nation’s workforce.

Primacy Strategy Group recently  hosted the “Labor Late Night” celebratory event at the 80th Annual Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Convention. It was a fantastic night reconnecting with all of our friends and clients in the building trades community. Thank you to our colleagues at @locklaw who co-hosted this fun-filled and successful evening with us. Appreciate all the MN labor leaders who joined us!

Primacy Strategy Group is pleased to announce that Corby Kemmer has joined our North Dakota Government Relations team! Based in Bismarck, Corby brings more than two decades of leadership across higher education, nonprofit organizations, political operations, and government service. Read more here: primacysg.com/primacy-strate…

Primacy Strategy Group is proud to welcome Rod Owens to our Washington, D.C. office as Federal Legislative & Staff Director. Rod brings more than 15 years of federal experience and a reputation as a trusted, results-driven advisor. Read more here: primacysg.com/dc-new-hire-an…

Last week, Primacy Strategy Group once again had the opportunity to support the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce to coordinate a powerful and productive fly-in to Washington, D.C. It was a privilege to facilitate meetings with members from the North Dakota and Minnesota congressional delegations, as well as to convene a panel of senior leaders working in Washington, DC with Midwest roots, including key officials from Capitol Hill, the Farm Service Agency, and the Department of the Interior. The action packed week included engagement with senior leadership from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Major Generals from the Air National Guard, and a key agricultural briefing from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member, Congresswoman Angie Craig. The group held discussions with staff from Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office on the state of the administration and the outlook for reconciliation 2.0 and met with Carlos Vanderloo, Minister-Counsellor for Economic and Trade Policy at the Canadian Embassy, at their headquarters for a briefing on U.S.–Canada relations and shared policy priorities. We are proud to support the Chamber’s efforts to advocate for the region and connect with national leaders on the issues that matter most!

Primacy Strategy Group was thrilled to join our federal client, @LifeLinkIII, for the ribbon cutting of their Willmar base—an important investment in lifesaving care for the region. It was great to hear from @SenAmyKlobuchar, Life Link III leadership including Interim CEO Joe Hellie, and local leaders like Mayor Doug Reese, all highlighting the impact of this project. With more than 300 transports annually from this base alone, Life Link III plays a critical role in delivering advanced care across southwest Minnesota. This project is a strong example of how federal support can help make essential infrastructure like this possible—strengthening emergency response and improving outcomes for communities across the region.

We were proud to work alongside our clients and Health&PensionWORKS members, IUPAT District Council 82 and IUPAT District Council 07, this week in Washington, DC during North America’s Building Trades Union Annual Legislative Conference! Comprised of council leadership and rank-and-file members representing painters and allied trades across Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the councils met with members of Congress to advocate for strong labor standards, expanded access to high-quality apprenticeship and workforce training programs - including support for the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2025 - and the protection of workers’ earned benefits, including continued support for the Multiemployer Plan Relief Act. We thank the council members for their leadership and commitment to these critical issues, and we appreciate the regional federal delegations for engaging directly with the skilled union workers whose work, livelihoods, and retirements help build, maintain, and strengthen our communities.

Primacy Strategy Group was honored to help facilitate a keynote address from our client Greg Brown, Chairman & CEO of @MotoSolutions, at the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association’s Executive Training Institute in St Cloud, MN. Bringing together leaders in public safety and innovation is core to our work, and it was a privilege to support this important conversation alongside two valued client partners— The @MNPoliceChiefs Association and Motorola Solutions