Positive political experience

Candidates relay qualifications, answer questions at Melrose forum

Erik Osberg kicked off his Minnesota 7th Congressional District campaign in March 2025, and in 19 months, he has visited with 10,000 people face to face.

“My biggest qualification is I’m willing to show up, and I’m willing to listen; from there, we learn and, hopefully, we lead,” said Osberg, an Upsala resident, in front of an estimated 62 people at an Oct. 12 Melrose Meet the Candidates Night at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center in Melrose.

Osberg, a Democrat, is running against Michelle Fischbach, of Regal, who is the Republican incumbent for the 7th District.