Sen. Kupec Holds Town Hall in Moorhead, Outlines Priorities

DFL senator discusses sustainable aviation fuel, farming, and other key issues ahead of 2026 legislative session.

Published on Feb. 1, 2026

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Sen. Rob Kupec, a DFL senator from Moorhead, Minnesota, held a pre-session town hall on Saturday where he heard from constituents on a range of issues including clean energy, farming, immigration, and state bonding projects. Kupec outlined his priorities for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuel and a planned plant in Moorhead. The senator will hold another town hall on February 7th in Detroit Lakes.

Why it matters

As a state senator, Kupec's priorities and the feedback he receives from constituents at these town halls can have a significant impact on the legislative agenda and policies enacted in Minnesota. The issues he highlighted, such as sustainable aviation fuel and farming, are important economic drivers for the state.

The details

At the town hall in Moorhead, Kupec heard from constituents on a variety of issues, including clean energy, farming, immigration, and state bonding projects. The senator outlined his key priorities for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session, with a particular focus on sustainable aviation fuel. Kupec noted that Moorhead is in line to get a plant for sustainable aviation fuel production, and he is hopeful the state can secure relevant tax credits to support this industry.

  • The town hall was held on Saturday, February 2, 2026.
  • Kupec will hold another town hall on February 7, 2026 in Detroit Lakes from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The players

Sen. Rob Kupec

A DFL senator from Moorhead, Minnesota who hosted the town hall and outlined his legislative priorities.

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What they’re saying

“For me, personally, one of the big focuses is sustainable aviation fuel. Moorhead is in line to get a plant, there's some tax credits, and I'm really hopeful we can make a run at those tax credits.”

— Sen. Rob Kupec (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

Kupec will hold another town hall on February 7, 2026 in Detroit Lakes from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. where he will continue to gather feedback from constituents ahead of the 2026 Legislative Session.

The takeaway

As a state senator, Kupec is actively engaging with his constituents to understand their priorities and concerns, with a focus on key economic issues like sustainable aviation fuel production that could have a significant impact on the Moorhead region and the state of Minnesota.