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Pam Altendorf, a Minnesota state legislator, shared several posts on November 11, 2025, addressing both political and personal topics on her social media account.

In a post from the morning of November 11, Altendorf raised concerns about pharmaceutical industry contributions to a sitting U.S. Senator. She wrote, "$1,484,069 is what BIG PHARMA paid to Minnesota Senator @TinaSmithMN and you thought the Democrats keeping the government shut was for you……!?" (November 11, 2025).

Later that day, Altendorf posted a message in recognition of Veterans Day. She expressed gratitude to veterans and shared a personal family memory: "️ THANK YOU VETERANS!!! We also remember one of our family’s Veterans - Grandpa John Altendorf who served in the Korean War…..Veterans Day was also his birthday! This was a fun memory….we took him to a Vikings game on his birthday. Happy Veterans Day! " (November 11, 2025).

In another post later that afternoon, Altendorf described participating in a local event honoring veterans at Cannon Falls School. She stated, "Today, we gathered at the Cannon Falls School to show our gratitude for all the Veterans in the community! May we always remember to honor the sacrifices that they made to serve our country! We are the Land of the Free because of all these brave men and women! " (November 11, 2025).

Pam Altendorf serves as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Her posts reflect both ongoing national debates over political donations and local efforts to recognize military service members on Veterans Day.