Reed Olson is a small business owner, former Beltrami County Commissioner, and dedicated advocate for Greater Minnesota running for State House District 2A. A Bemidji resident since 1999, Reed founded the Wild Hare Bistro and the Nameless Coalition for the Homeless, where he opened the city’s first permanent

emergency shelter.

With a decade of local government experience, he understands how to deliver results. Reed is running to lower housing costs, expand rural mental health services, and ensure childcare is accessible for working families. An avid outdoorsman and community leader, he is committed to bringing Northwoods values to St. Paul