Another Honor for Oberstar

(AP)  More kudos for former Minnesota Congressman Jim Oberstar. 

The 36 year veteran of Minnesota's 8th district will be honored for his public service at the Humprhey Center in Minneapolis today. 

Oberstar will speak at the event and discuss his new role a the Humprhey school.

Political new-comer Chip Cravaack unseated the DFL-er who was Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  Oberstar has said he wants to remain involved in public policy following his exit from Capitol Hill.

The Brainerd Lakes Area are included in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.