NEW ULM, MN – Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has nominated four southern Minnesota students to the nation’s service academies, all of whom have accepted appointments to their respective institutions. Individuals nominated by Rep. Finstad include:
Brady Arneson, Minnesota Connections Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy
Aidan Moeller, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial Secondary School, U.S. Air Force Academy
Evan Jenkins, Rochester Century High School, U.S. Air Force Academy
Dayton Clobes, Mankato East High School, U.S. Military Academy
“It is a privilege to nominate this group of outstanding students from Minnesota’s First District to attend our great service academies,” said Rep. Finstad. “We live in the greatest country in the world because of young leaders like these who are willing to put service before self to support and defend our freedom. I know Brady, Aidan, Evan, and Dayton will represent southern Minnesota with pride and will go on to serve our nation well.”
Students accepted into U.S. service academies will earn a four-year university education with the commitment of serving in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. Congressman Finstad recently met with three of the 2026 nominees and their families to congratulate them on their achievements.
If you know a student who is interested in attending one of the U.S. service academies, please visit the Service Academy Nominations page on Congressman Finstad’s website for more information.
