Pete Stauber, a U.S. Congressman representing Minnesota’s 8th district since 2019, shared updates on his recent activities and commented on national issues through a series of social media posts in October 2025.
On October 10, Stauber addressed the ongoing government shutdown, writing: “While democrats keep the government shutdown, I’ve been busy in Minnesota working for you. Check out some highlights from this week! https://t.co/RwglTY1AOs”.
The following day, Stauber highlighted Breast Cancer Awareness Month and discussed efforts to raise awareness about metastatic breast cancer. He posted: “October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I sat down with Shelly Johnson to get an update on her battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Watch our video to learn more and join us in raising awareness to fight breast cancer https://t.co/nEjOMVpXk4” (October 11).
Later that day, Stauber commented on military funding during the shutdown. He stated: “Senate Democrats have voted against paying our troops seven times.
Luckily, Republicans are stepping up to ensure our service members don’t miss a paycheck.
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to our military, @POTUS. https://t.co/w2AAeD6V38” (October 11).
Stauber has represented Minnesota’s 8th District in Congress since replacing Rick Nolan in 2019 and previously served as a St. Louis County Commissioner from 2013 to 2019. Born in Duluth in 1966, he currently resides in Hermantown and holds a bachelor’s degree from Lake Superior State University earned in 1990.
