Louis Bay. The President's agenda was highlighted at Earth Rider Brewery as part of his 'Investing in America' campaign.

Notable attendees at the event included Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers, and Senator Tammy Baldwin. However, U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota's 8th District, was absent. It is worth noting that Stauber had voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, the same law that would provide the funding for the replacement of the 60-year-old Blatnik Bridge.

President Biden, addressing the crowd, proclaimed that he is allocating $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund the long-awaited replacement of the Blatnik Bridge, connecting Duluth to Superior. He emphasized the importance of sourcing the bridge supplies from within America, supporting local industries and generating employment opportunities. The President's announcement was met with enthusiasm from the audience.

The aging Blatnik Bridge has been a topic of discussion for decades, but little progress has been made until now. President Biden's commitment to replacing the bridge during his visit aims to address the long-standing infrastructure issue and improve connectivity between the two states.

The absence of U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who had opposed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, raised some eyebrows. The second-term Republican and former law enforcement officer is currently preparing for his re-election campaign in November. He will be facing Democratic challenger Jennifer Schultz, a former Minnesota DFL state Representative.

President Biden's campaign visit to the North Shore and his announcement regarding the Blatnik Bridge replacement have drawn attention to the importance of infrastructure investment in the region. The funding will not only improve transportation connectivity but also have positive economic implications for the area.

Overall, President Biden's visit to Duluth and the subsequent announcement of $1 billion in funding for the Blatnik Bridge replacement have marked significant steps towards addressing crucial infrastructure needs in the Twin Ports region.