PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN ANNOUNCES HE WONT RUN FOR REELECTION
President Joe Biden announced he will not run for reelection and will finish out his current term. The press release is below.
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RED RIVER BASIN COMMISSION AWARDED $20 MILLION USDA GRANT
On November 1, 2023, President Biden and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the award of a $20 Million Grant to the Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) for the North Dakota and Minnesota Supply Chain Soil Health Partnership project. The goals of the project are to complement supply chain company investments in soil
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GOVERNOR WALZ SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER TO DEVELOP CLEAN HYDROGEN MARKETS IN MINNESOTA
As part of the state’s continued effort to reduce carbon emissions and expand the clean energy economy, Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 22-22 today, directing state agencies to pursue federal funding for clean hydrogen market development in Minnesota. “The development of clean hydrogen provides a unique opportunity to reduce emissions and mitigate climate impacts
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GOVERNOR WALZ ORDERS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF FOR FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Governor Tim Walz today declared Fire Prevention Week in the State of Minnesota and ordered all Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at state buildings from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, October 9, to honor firefighters and first responders who have died in the line of duty. This is in accordance with President Joe Biden
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GOVERNOR WALZ ORDERS FLAGS TO BE FLOWN AT HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF PATRIOT DAY ON SEPTEMBER 11
In observance of the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, and in accordance with a proclamation issued by President Joe Biden, Governor Tim Walz has ordered that United States and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings Sunday. “September 11, 2022, marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks
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POLK COUNTY VETERANS CENTER IS OFFERING BENEFITS TO VETERANS EXPOSED TO BURN PITS AND AGENT ORANGE
On August 10, President Joe Biden officially signed the PACT Act into law, which adds several benefits for veterans that served during the Gulf and Vietnam War and help veterans that were unable to get into health care due to their income. The Act specifically changes the benefits for veterans that were exposed to burn