Fmr. Minnesota Rep. Colin Peterson smiles during a speech at the grand opening of Peterson's legacy exhibit at the Becker County Museum on June 16, 2023. (Michael Achterling / KDLM News)
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KFGO KDLM) – After three decades in Congress representing the communities of a large portion of western Minnesota, Collin Peterson will now have his legacy officially displayed in the new research library at the Becker County Museum.
In a private ceremony attended by Peterson’s family, friends, and former colleagues, the museum officially unveiled Peterson’s re-created office in the corner of their new research wing.
Among those attending the ceremony was Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar. She said, when she first decided to run for U.S. Senate, Collin told her the importance of the coveted Ag. committee and why being involved in the decisions that can positively affect Greater Minnesota farmers is necessary for any statewide candidate to be successful.
“He has been such a mentor to me. Especially in Agriculture issues. He said, ‘You gotta get on the Ag committee and stay on it’ I did and loved it,” Klobuchar said. “So much of it is that I had a secret weapon in Collin because I would understand what was going on between the Senate and the House, I could figure out what provisions were moving and which ones weren’t, and then also his credibility with the farmers was incredible,” she added.
The exhibit features Peterson’s Washington D.C. desk, memorabilia, photos and awards from his 30-year career, and even a trophy buck from the lifelong hunter.
The new Collin Peterson exhibit at the Becker County Museum research library in Detroit Lakes can be viewed during the museum’s normal business hours, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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