Michelle Fischbach (R-MN07)

Appropriations Staffer: Savannah Bolender
savannah.bolender@mail.house.gov
DC Phone: 202-225-2165
Last updated: 02/25/2026

Stories from the District

A Fresh Start

Audubon,
Minnesota

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

Zephyr Estates provides an important rental opportunity in the small town of Audubon, Minn. MMCDC purchased Zephyr in 2016 and worked with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to maintain the affordable rents. Due to the building’s age and condition, MMCDC later undertook a major interior renovation.

A New Look

Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

Today, the interior of Barber Jon’s is charming. From the antique barbershop light to the Vikings football jersey, the friendly, comfortable environment offers standard barbering services delivered with community pride.

A Place To Be

Wadena,
Minnesota

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

Trinity G. and her mother lived in a mobile home for several years before their landlord decided to put it up for sale.

At Home in Red Lake Falls, Minn.

Red Lake Falls,
Minnesota

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

This up-to-date, maintenance-free home featured two finished bedrooms and a full bath on the main level, plus a two-stall attached garage. The basement was ready-to-finish for two additional bedrooms and a full bath, equaling more than 1,900 square feet of living space when finished.

Buying Local

Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota

Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation

When impassioned community members came together in 2016 to form a food co-op, MMCDC responded with technical assistance, flexible financing and referrals.

Eagles Healing Nest

Sauk Centre,
Minnesota

The Initiative Foundation

Aaron Starrett was 18 years old in 2009 when he left his hometown of Austin, Texas, for four years in the Air Force. He served as a munitions specialist in Korea and Germany, helping prepare aircraft with heavy explosives before leaving the military in 2014.