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GOVERNOR WALZ SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR GOVERNOR’S BIOFUELS COUNCIL

Applications are now open for all 15 seats on the Governor’s Biofuels Council, established by Governor Tim Walz to advise the Governor and Cabinet on how to best support the Minnesota biofuels industry.  On September 16, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 19-35, establishing the Governor’s Biofuels Council to advise the Governor and Cabinet on policy and budget […]

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DEED ACCEPTING ANGEL TAX CREDIT APPLICATIONS STARTING JULY 1

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will begin accepting applications from businesses, investors and funds to participate in the Minnesota Angel Tax Credit program on Monday, July 1.  The Minnesota Legislature authorized $10 million in tax credits for 2019, with another $10 million in 2021. Half of the funding each year is reserved for

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GOVERNOR WALZ APPOINTS TWO FROM NW MINNESOTA TO COMMITTEES

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the appointments to various state boards, councils, commissions, and committee.  Two residents of Northwest Minnesota were appointed including Anita Olson of Fertile to the Ombudsman Advisory Committee for Mental Health, and Les Fairbanks of Mahnomen to the Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of

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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION ENHANCED BY WATERCRAFT REGISTRATION INCREASE

A broadly-supported measure going into effect Monday, July 1, will significantly enhance aquatic invasive species prevention and management in Minnesota. The increase in the aquatic invasive species watercraft surcharge on the three-year watercraft registration is increasing from $5 to $10.60. This is the first increase in the AIS registration surcharges since 1993. Watercraft owners will

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BELTRAMI FARMER ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF MINNESOTA SOYBEAN GROWERS ASSOCIATION

Mike Skaug, a Polk County soybean farmer, was elected by his fellow directors to become the vice president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA). Skaug will serve under MSGA President and Wheaton farmer Jamie Beyer. “It’s an honor to be nominated and elected by my peers to become vice president,” Skaug said. “Coming off

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CHEDA’S CRAIG HOISETH TALKS EPITOME ENERGY AND THE SOYBEAN INNOVATION CAMPUS

On Thursday, Governor Tim Walz signed the omnibus agriculture finance bill which includes $5 million in funding for the Soy Innovation Campus between Epitome Energy and the University of Minnesota Crookston.  The campus will be located adjacent to Epitome Energy’s 21-million-bushel soybean crush and 30-million-gallon biodiesel facility.  Crookston Housing and Economic Development Authority Executive Director

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