Minnesota’s economy should work for everyone, from factory workers and small business owners to entrepreneurs and families. Under current leadership, inflation, regulations, and high costs have driven up prices for groceries, gas, and housing while pushing businesses to look elsewhere. As a successful entrepreneur, I know firsthand that government overreach kills jobs. My plan starts with cutting red tape and making Minnesota businessfriendly again. I will enact targeted tax relief for small businesses and manufacturers, especially in Greater Minnesota, to encourage expansion and hiring. We’ll invest in workforce training programs that partner with local technical colleges and companies to fill high-demand jobs in manufacturing, healthcare technology, and trades. I’ll also promote “Buy Minnesota” initiatives to support local products and reduce reliance on out-of-state supply chains. These steps will create thousands of good-paying jobs and bring economic opportunities back to every region. The result will be stronger families, revitalized cities and towns, and a state where young people stay instead of leaving for lower-tax states. If you currently feel the pinch at the grocery store and gas pump will see real relief, because of our pro-growth policies rooted in free enterprise and personal responsibility. Together, we’ll make Minnesota the economic powerhouse it was meant to be.
Minnesota’s economy should work for everyone, from factory workers and small business owners to entrepreneurs and families. Under current leadership, inflation, regulations, and high costs have driven up prices for groceries, gas, and housing while pushing businesses to look elsewhere. As a successful entrepreneur, I know firsthand that government overreach kills jobs. My plan starts with cutting red tape and making Minnesota businessfriendly again. I will enact targeted tax relief for small businesses and manufacturers, especially in Greater Minnesota, to encourage expansion and hiring. We’ll invest in workforce training programs that partner with local technical colleges and companies to fill high-demand jobs in manufacturing, healthcare technology, and trades. I’ll also promote “Buy Minnesota” initiatives to support local products and reduce reliance on out-of-state supply chains. These steps will create thousands of good-paying jobs and bring economic opportunities back to every region. The result will be stronger families, revitalized cities and towns, and a state where young people stay instead of leaving for lower-tax states. If you currently feel the pinch at the grocery store and gas pump will see real relief, because of our pro-growth policies rooted in free enterprise and personal responsibility. Together, we’ll make Minnesota the economic powerhouse it was meant to be.
Agriculture & Rural Communities
Agriculture is the backbone of Minnesota’s economy and rural way of life. Our farmers feed
the nation and the world, yet they face declining incomes, rising input costs, burdensome
regulations, that threaten their way of life. I grew up respecting the land and the people who
work it. As governor, I will stand with our farmers, not against them. My plan includes
targeted relief: reducing regulatory burdens from St. Paul, expanding access to broadband
in rural areas for precision farming and market access, and supporting value-added
agriculture like ethanol and biofuels to create new revenue streams. We’ll fight for fair trade
policies that open markets without unfair foreign competition and provide practical
disaster assistance that reaches farmers quickly. Rural communities will thrive again with
better infrastructure, preserved family farms, and policies that honor the Christian values
of stewardship and hard work. Minnesota’s rural heartland will once again be strong and
prosperous.
Environment, Climate Change, Homegrown Energy, and Natural Resources
I believe we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation—our lakes, forests, and
farmland. But radical climate policies that ignore science, economics, and Minnesota
realities have raised energy costs and threatened jobs. We don’t need alarmism; we need
balance that protects the environment while keeping energy affordable and reliable,
especially in our harsh winters. My approach promotes homegrown energy: expanding
biofuels from our corn and soybeans, responsibly developing our iron ore and other
minerals on the Iron Range, and exploring advanced nuclear and natural gas for clean,
reliable baseload power. We’ll protect the Boundary Waters and Great Lakes through
practical conservation, not extreme lockdowns that hurt local economies. This commonsense path creates jobs in energy and mining, lowers utility bills for families, and preserves
our natural heritage for future generations.
Health care should be accessible and affordable, not a government monopoly that drives
up costs and limits choices. Minnesota families face high premiums, long wait times, and
policies that prioritize bureaucracy over patients. As someone who has provided good jobs
with benefits, I know the private sector and competition deliver better outcomes. I will
reform our system by expanding health savings accounts, increasing price transparency,
and will push for more cross-border and interstate insurance options. We’ll focus on
mental health and addiction treatment—especially opioids—through partnerships with
faith-based and community organizations. Families will gain more choices and lower costs,
seniors will keep the care they deserve, and our base will celebrate reduced government
control. Independents struggling with medical bills will see practical relief that puts
patients first.
National Security and Secure Elections
Strong national security begins at home with secure borders and trustworthy elections.
Minnesotans deserve confidence that their votes count and that our state supports our
military and first responders. Recent years have shown vulnerabilities in election
processes and threats from unsecured borders that affect all of us. I will champion election
integrity reforms: voter ID requirements, paper ballots, same-day registration safeguards,
and full post-election audits. On national security, we’ll support our troops, veterans, and
law enforcement while ensuring Minnesota cooperates fully with federal efforts to protect
the homeland. Public trust will be restored, Minnesota will stand strongly as a secure,
patriotic state.
Veterans, Servicemembers, and Their Families
Minnesota’s veterans and active-duty families have sacrificed everything for our freedoms.
They deserve more than thanks—they deserve results. Too often, bureaucracy at the VA
and state level leaves heroes waiting for care, jobs, and support. My plan includes
streamlining state veterans’ services, expanding job training and hiring preferences for
veterans in state government and contracting, and partnering with private businesses for
seamless transitions. We’ll prioritize mental health resources tailored to the unique
challenges of service, including faith-based counseling options. Honoring our heroes
strengthens communities and reflects Christian values of gratitude and service. This
motivates the base and appeals to independents who respect sacrifice and want practical
support for military families.
Fraud and Abuse, Public Trust, and Rule of Law
Public trust in government is at a low point after years of waste, scandals, and
unaccountable spending. As someone who has spoken out against fraud and fought for
truth, I will root out corruption and restore integrity at every level. I will implement strict
audits of state spending, crack down on welfare and program fraud, and ensure
transparency in contracting. Rule of law means equal justice—no special treatment for the
connected. We’ll protect whistleblowers and empower citizens to hold government
accountable. Minnesotans will regain faith in their institutions. We will celebrate a return to
constitutional principles, because we are all tired of scandals. As your governor I will be
committed to honesty and efficiency.
Minnesota’s high taxes and fees punish hard work and drive families and businesses away.
We cannot tax our way to prosperity. I will deliver meaningful relief by lowering income
taxes, especially for middle-class and working families, and eliminating unnecessary state
fees that act as hidden taxes. We’ll conduct a full review of state programs to cut waste and
inefficiency, allowing us to reduce the overall tax burden without sacrificing essential
services. Small businesses will benefit from lower corporate rates and simplified
regulations. Lower costs mean more money in families’ pockets for groceries, housing, and
savings. This fires up Republicans who believe in limited government and attracts
independents struggling with the cost of living.
Stop Rising Property Taxes
Property taxes have risen sharply—preliminary figures show a potential 6.9% statewide
increase for 2026, with even higher jumps in cities and counties—burdening homeowners,
farmers, and seniors on fixed incomes.
This is unsustainable and driven by unchecked local spending and state mandates. My
plan caps annual property tax increases, provides targeted relief for seniors, veterans, and
family farms, and shifts more education funding to the state level to ease local levies. We’ll
require greater transparency and voter approval for large levy hikes. Homeowners and
farmers will breathe easier, rural communities will stabilize, and independents will
appreciate relief from rising bills. Our base will see fiscal discipline in action.
Education – Fix Failing School System
Minnesota’s schools are failing too many children. Proficiency rates remain low—around
43% in math and 48% in reading—with persistent achievement gaps and little recovery
from pandemic losses.
Parents want basics taught, not ideology. I will expand school choice and education
savings accounts so every family can choose the best option—public, charter, private, or
homeschool. We’ll refocus curricula on reading, math, history, and civics, empower
parents with transparency and rights, and hold schools accountable for results through
performance funding. Kids will learn, teachers will be supported, and excellence will
return. This excites the base defending parental rights and appeals to independents
wanting better outcomes for all children.
Safe streets are a basic right. Crime in our cities and lack of cooperation with federal
immigration enforcement have endangered communities. We must back our police and
enforce the law. I will fully support law enforcement with funding, training, and policies that
reject defund-the-police nonsense. Minnesota will cooperate with ICE to remove criminal
illegal immigrants, honoring detainers and prioritizing public safety. Neighborhoods will be
safer, families protected, and our base energized on law and order while independents in
high-crime areas see real change.
Immigration legally strengthens America, but open borders and sanctuary policies strain
resources, impact wages, and threaten security. Minnesota has seen the costs in welfare,
crime, and community tensions. My plan enforces federal and state laws: end sanctuary
policies, support border security, prioritize skilled and assimilating legal immigrants, and
deport criminals aggressively. We’ll work with the federal government on fraud in refugee
and benefit programs. The Rule of law will prevail, resources will focus on citizens and legal
residents, our base will feel heard on sovereignty, and independents concerned about
costs and safety will find common ground. Friends, these plans represent a positive,
forward-looking vision rooted in faith, freedom, and common sense. Join me in this fight for
Minnesota’s future. Together, we can turn our state around. God bless you, and God bless
Minnesota.
Minnesota’s families are the backbone of our communities, no matter the configuration, our kids need strong families. We must invest in partner programs and services that will encourage unexpected new mothers to support their new gift from God, no matter the situation. Life must be protected at all stages.
Mike Lindell respects your Constitutional right to carry anytime and anywhere, and to defend yourself and your family. their new gift from God.
