Ross Nova Links the Iran Briefing to Minnesota Energy Security

CBS News reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters there is “no clear evidence” Iran is laying new mines in the Strait of Hormuz, even as ship traffic remains halted and oil pushes above $100 a barrel. U.S. forces have hit thousands of Iranian targets while escort options are discussed. Ross Nova reads that briefing as a reminder that Minnesota’s economy is tied to global security—and that veterans deserve a governor who understands both.

Ross served in an elite Army Pathfinder unit. He knows the stakes when Guard members deploy and when families watch fuel prices spike because of distant conflicts. His energy plan accelerates local refining capacity, expands renewable storage, and fast-tracks permitting for transmission lines so Minnesota businesses aren’t held hostage by the Strait of Hormuz.

He’s also pushing for better support when Guard units are activated. Ross will guarantee that Guard families receive emergency stipends, that employers get tax relief for holding jobs open, and that the state’s logistics network can surge if Washington calls. National security and kitchen-table economics go hand in hand.

Transparency runs through his approach. The Minnesota Tax Tracker will show how defense-related dollars flow into the state, which counties host critical infrastructure, and how much Minnesota spends on energy resilience. When residents see the data, they can hold government accountable for both readiness and affordability.

Finally, Ross wants Minnesota to lead on domestic production. He’ll champion critical-mineral projects with rigorous environmental safeguards, support biofuel expansion, and promote hydrogen research so we can power the Midwest even when global shipping falters. That’s how Minnesota stays competitive regardless of geopolitical flare-ups.

Ross Nova is ready to bring a soldier’s discipline and a business owner’s urgency to the Governor’s Office. Stand with him if you want Minnesota insulated from foreign shocks and led by someone who has already worn the uniform.

Source: CBS NEWS