Family Roots of my Political DNA
My Grandmother- Elizabeth Hedin- was a constant presence in my life from my first memories through my marriage to Jenni and beyond. It would be difficult to overstate her impact on me. She was an independent woman of remarkable curiosity, warmth and generosity. She was also a rock solid, smart, no nonsense Farmer-Labor Democrat.
More Than Good Workers: The Human Case for Immigrant Farm Labor
As Featherstone Farm's H2-A visa seasonal workers return for another growing season, Jack reflects on how they’ve powered the growth of Featherstone’s $3 million operation…and why treating them fairly is about more than just retaining “good workers.”
What a professional Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency looks like
ICE enforcement this past winter in Minnesota has hit a raw nerve for many people — and for me, as a farmer, it’s deeply personal.
“immigrants are feeding this country”
“Immigrants are feeding this country. There is no doubt in my mind about that,” Jack Hedin told the Washington Post in 2025. “We must be finding a way to uh make this easier for producers and easier for labor to come and go and support the type of production that we Americans rely on to feed ourselves.”
John Rosenow Endorsement speech
Kristen Manfull’s Endorsement speech
Peggy Hansen’s speech endorsing Jack
“I'm Peggy Hansen, and I'm glad to be here because I believe in Jack Hedin and because character matters. I can speak to Jack's character. Have we all learned in the last few years that character matters in an elected political leader? What happens if you don't have someone with good character? I think Jack can win, and I think he'd be a good state senator.”
Jack’s Campaign kickoff speech
“The fire that fueled the construction of this business is the very same fire in the belly that fuels my run for the Senate. This is the conviction that a diverse group of people working with vision and energy can create something of lasting, enduring value, particularly if they are guided by strong leadership and clear-eyed vision. This is what my campaign is all about.” Read the entire text of Jack’s kickoff speech.