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STUDENT SURVEY SHOWS VAPING RATES UP, GOV. WALZ CALLS FOR RESPONSE

Amid the backdrop of an ongoing national outbreak of severe lung injuries associated with vaping, new survey results released today show an alarming jump in the rate of teens vaping in Minnesota. In response, Governor Tim Walz is calling for an aggressive, multi-faceted campaign focused on youth education, outreach and tightening limits for accessing vaping […]

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CITY OF CROOKSTON TAKES POSITIVE STEP IN SOYBEAN PROJECT WITH CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMMITTEE

The Senate Capital Investment Committee visited Crookston on Wednesday, and the City of Crookston leaders along with their many partners took part in a significant step toward securing bonding for infrastructure for the development of the Colburn Property south of Titan Machinery.  In addition to the investment committee U.S. Representative Collin Peterson, former Minnesota Senator

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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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