“Minnesota is home to the largest Liberian population in the United States, and I'm proud to represent the vast majority of them. They are our extraordinary neighbors, friends, care givers, and local business owners. Minnesota is their home.”

American politician and businessman

Dean Phillips is an American politician and businessman. Born in 1969, he served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district from 2019 to 2025 and was a Democratic presidential candidate. Before entering politics, Phillips worked in the food and beverage industry. He was president and CEO of his family's Phillips Distilling Company, and also co-owned Talenti Gelato, Belvedere Vodka, and the Twin Cities coffeehouse chain Penny's.