Ben Hanson

It is gratifying to have helped support the City of Moorhead in securing the federal funding needed to make the 11th Street underpass a reality. This $171.6 million project is about so much more than infrastructure. It means fewer train blockages, safer and faster emergency response, less time and fuel wasted, and a stronger, more connected Moorhead for generations to come. Congratulations to Mayor Shelly Carlson, the City of Moorhead, MNDOT, Minnesota’s Federal Delegation, and all of the community, state, federal, and private-sector partners who kept this project moving forward.

Congratulations to Joe Fowler, @LIUNAMinnesota and the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades on another successful Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Ribfest! The fourth annual event brought people together for a fantastic day of great food — and support for an even greater cause. Primacy Strategy Group was proud to serve as a Platinum Sponsor this year.

Primacy Strategy Group is proud to welcome Rod Owens to our Washington, D.C. office as Federal Legislative & Staff Director. Rod brings more than 15 years of federal experience and a reputation as a trusted, results-driven advisor. Read more here: primacysg.com/dc-new-hire-an…

Last week, Primacy Strategy Group once again had the opportunity to support the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce to coordinate a powerful and productive fly-in to Washington, D.C. It was a privilege to facilitate meetings with members from the North Dakota and Minnesota congressional delegations, as well as to convene a panel of senior leaders working in Washington, DC with Midwest roots, including key officials from Capitol Hill, the Farm Service Agency, and the Department of the Interior. The action packed week included engagement with senior leadership from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Major Generals from the Air National Guard, and a key agricultural briefing from House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member, Congresswoman Angie Craig. The group held discussions with staff from Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s office on the state of the administration and the outlook for reconciliation 2.0 and met with Carlos Vanderloo, Minister-Counsellor for Economic and Trade Policy at the Canadian Embassy, at their headquarters for a briefing on U.S.–Canada relations and shared policy priorities. We are proud to support the Chamber’s efforts to advocate for the region and connect with national leaders on the issues that matter most!

Primacy Strategy Group is hiring! We are seeking a Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs professional to join our Bismarck, ND office. Visit the link below for more information, and apply today! primacysg.com/government-rel…

Last week in Washington DC, Primacy Strategy Group’s client @ALLETE_Inc engaged directly with Members of the Minnesota and North Dakota congressional delegations to advance their goal of providing reliable, resilient and affordable energy across the United States. We want to thank @SenAmyKlobuchar, @SenKevinCramer, @RepFedorchak, and @RepPeteStauber for taking the time to meet with our group to discuss ALLETE’s footprint in the upper Midwest, improving grid reliability and other legislative priorities.

PSG client Goldfinch Health is bringing innovative solutions to the table in the midst of the opioid crisis. Goldfinch Chief Strategy Officer & Co-founder John Greenwood, joined @790KFGO guest host @ThomasBeadle recently to talk about their work in states like North Dakota to reduce the unnecessary use of opioids for surgery recovery. Listen to it here: omny.fm/shows/afternoons-liv…

“This is about making sure that the providers understand, and the patients understand their options and alternatives, and how they can play a role in treating pain better, even down to the timing of it as well,” John Greenwood, co-founder of Goldfinch Health said.   Primacy Strategy Group is proud of its role in bringing healthcare innovation to South Dakota. PSG client Goldfinch Health’s tools and education create better surgery outcomes and recovery for patients —along with fewer unnecessary opioids. With a track record of successful established programs in neighboring midwestern states, Goldfinch’s application for the Rural Health Transformation Fund will be a game changer for South Dakota. Read more here: dakotanewsnow.com/2025/11/19…