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An inaugural lecture series in tribute to former United States Secretary of Agriculture and Minnesota House of Representatives member Robert ‘Bob’ Bergland commences with an event at the University of Minnesota Crookston on December 5, 2024, encouraging co-creation of new ideas to advance agriculture and rural communities. The first session, called “The Changing Geopolitical Landscape […]
The Minn Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (MFB PAC) congratulates candidate Steve Gander from District 1B on receiving its endorsement for the upcoming 2024 state House of Representative election. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Minnesota Farm Bureau. When we consider the importance of agriculture to our region—family farms, ag-related industries, and
KROX caught up with Senator Mark Johnson on some of the things they have been working on in St. Paul. One topic is getting driving tests back in Crookston, East Grand Forks, and other area cities. The other topic is the environmental bill that takes a look at the holding ponds at American Crystal Sugar.
This session so far has been the least productive legislative session for the House in decades. After our legislative sessions this week, we have passed a total of 10 bills in the House, far fewer than other sessions by this point. On Monday during our House session, we voted on a motion to exempt forgiven
The Minnesota Legislature is approaching the midway point in the 2021 session. The deadline for almost all types of bills to be presented in committee is coming up quickly. “We are now hearing bills during the day and somewhat in the evening,” said Representative Deb Kiel (R-Crookston). “Friday (March 12) is our first deadline, so
The candidates for the Minnesota Senate in District 1 are incumbent Mark Johnson (R) and opponent Reed Perkins (DFL). We asked each candidate if to introduce themselves and why they are running. Q: Would you please tell us about yourself? Mark: Hey, I’m Senator Mark Johnson. Grew up over at Maple Lake, Mentor area. My
