Reed Olson announces candidacy for District 7 seat Reed Olson entered the race for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District Wednesday, touting a platform of affordable housing, a living wage, accessible health care and child care for Minnesota working families. Olson is seeking the DFL's endorsement for the 2022 election. 4:30 pm, Jul. 29, 2021 × Reed Olson announces his run for the U.S. House representing Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Paul Bunyan Park. (Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer) BEMIDJI, Minnesota — Inspired to tackle a number of issues, Beltrami County Commissioner Reed Olson announced Wednesday, July 28, that he would run for the United States House of Representatives.