Dakota Times

Angie Craig, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Minnesota’s 2nd district, has recently expressed concerns over several issues related to healthcare and education via social media. Serving since 2019 after succeeding Jason Lewis, Craig has been vocal about policies impacting her constituents.

On May 4, 2025, Angie Craig addressed the issue of mental health awareness. In her tweet, she stated: "This is sickening. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we should be reaffirming our commitment to ending the stigma and providing folks with the care they need - not gutting the programs they rely on." The post emphasizes her disapproval of reducing support for mental health programs during a month dedicated to awareness.

Later that day, Craig highlighted potential threats to rural healthcare due to proposed Medicaid cuts by the current administration. She tweeted: "Make no mistake - this Administration has no intention of protecting rural Americans’ health care. Their proposed Medicaid cuts could cause 8% or more of MN’s rural hospitals to close. I’ll fight tooth and nail to protect Minnesotans’ access to care." This statement reflects her determination to safeguard healthcare access for Minnesotans in rural areas.

On May 5, 2025, Craig turned her attention to early childhood education. She commented on an administrative proposal affecting Head Start programs by tweeting: "The President’s attempt to halt Head Start programming would devastate over 800,000 early learners, families and local communities. Our children deserve better. I’m leading the charge to fight the Administration's proposal to eliminate this critical program." Here, she underscores her commitment to maintaining educational opportunities for young children.

Craig was born in West Helena, Arkansas in 1972 and currently resides in Prior Lake. She graduated from the University of Memphis in 1994 with a BA degree.