Jim Oberstar is Working for You

The son of an underground miner from Chisholm, Minnesota, Jim Oberstar has been a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee since coming to Congress in 1975 and has been the Senior Democrat on the Committee since 1995. Jim has worked tirelessly to improve safety standards and efficiencies for the traveling public.

Below are some of the recent projects Congressman Oberstar has brought to the working people of Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District.

Click on your region to learn more about Jim’s list of projects in your area.

• Greater Minnesota
• Arrowhead / Iron Range
• Southern Region
• Western Region

Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District

Over $196 Million Brought Back for Minnesota Families

National Funding:

• Federal Highway Administration, $225.5 Billion
• Federal Transit Administration, $52.3 Billion
• National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration, $3.2 Billion
• Motor Carrier Safety Administration, $2.9 Billion

Key Accomplishments in Greater Minnesota:

• Explore Minnesota Tourism, $90,000
• CriMNet, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, $3,500,000
• Lake Country Scenic Byway, $44,400
• Gitch-Gami State Trail, $2,900,000
• Mesabi Trail, $2,700,000
• Scenic Highway, $6,500
• St. Croix Scenic Byway, $69,600
• Great River Road Byway, $25,000
• Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway, $25,000