[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 10, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING MAVERICK INNOVATION GATEWAY GRAND OPENING

  (Mr. Finstad of Minnesota was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Mr. FINSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Minnesota State 
University, Mankato, on the grand opening of their new Maverick 
Innovation Gateway.
  This center represents the very best of southern Minnesota, where 
innovation meets hard work and where our next generation of leaders 
will gain the skills to drive our economy forward.
  With the support of community partners like Nidec and many others, 
this facility will provide students with hands-on experience, foster 
entrepreneurship, and prepare young people to meet the workforce 
demands of tomorrow.
  As a proud Minnesotan, I know firsthand the impact that institutions 
like MSU-Mankato have on our families, our businesses, and the vitality 
of our region.
  The Maverick Innovation Gateway will be an invaluable resource for 
students not only to build the skills necessary to fill critical jobs 
but to take what they are learning in the classroom and translate it to 
real-world job experiences.
  This new addition to the MSU campus is more than just a building. It 
is a promise to students and employers that southern Minnesota is and 
will remain a hub of opportunity and innovation across our State and 
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, today, I congratulate President Inch, faculty, staff, 
students, and the entire Mankato community on this exciting 
achievement.

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