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On May 04, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that Barnum High School junior Olivia Dammer has won first place in the Congressional Art Competition hosted by his office. Judges chose Olivia’s “Postcards from the North” painting as the winner out of all the unique submissions from talented students across Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. “Postcards from the North” will hang in the U.S. Capitol alongside the winning artwork from other Congressional Districts across the country. Olivia described that this watercolor painting re-created moments in her life and that each image demonstrates our relationship with water.

Congressman Stauber stated, "Congratulations Olivia on your winning work of art, and thank you to all of the very talented students who participated in this year's Congressional Art Competition. I would like to thank all the art teachers that instruct and encourage students to participate in this annual contest. I am always so incredibly proud of the artistic talent coming out of northern Minnesota. I look forward to seeing this beautiful scene displayed in the Halls of Congress every time I walk to the Capitol to vote."

The Congressional Art Competition takes place each spring. Students are encouraged to visit Congressman Stauber's website to learn more.

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