Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz

‘One Minnesota’ Theme Reiterated

Published January 3, 2023

In his inaugural address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said gridlock is over and it is time to get things done. Walz said includes serving the needs of farmers and rural communities. "We can make sure prosperity extends across the state,"…
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Walz Suspends Hour of Service

Published December 29, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order suspending the hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers transporting fuel. In a statement, Walz said it is important to keep propane delivery reliable and safe for all Minnesotans.
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Bean Processor Recognized for Trade Development

Published December 14, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is recognizing Bonanza Bean of Morris with the Governor’s International Trade Award. Bonanza Bean ships dry edible beans throughout the United States and ten countries worldwide. Thirty percent of its production is sold internationally.
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A Record Surplus

Published December 7, 2022

For the upcoming biennium, Minnesota will have a record budget surplus of $17.6 billion. “The golden opportunity that we have to make Minnesota an even better and fairer and more inclusive and more prosperous state is there,” said Governor Tim…
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Petersen Reappointed

Published November 18, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz has appointed Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen for a second term. Before joining the Walz administration, Petersen was the government relations director for Minnesota Farmers Union.
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Walz Team Makes Plans for New Term

Published November 11, 2022

A day after the election, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz sat down with commissioners and state agency heads. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the administration is hitting the ground running and mapping out the next four years. "It'll be a…
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Walz Issues HPAI Trucking Executive Order

Published September 29, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is easing trucking regulations to help farmers fight the spread of avian influenza. By waiving strict enforcement of weight restriction rules and hours-of-service requirements, Walz said it will help the depopulation effort and maintain adequate supplies…
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Sending MN Soybeans to Taiwan

Published September 16, 2022

The Taiwanese government has signed letters of intent to purchase $2.76 billion of Minnesota corn and soybeans. The announcement was made Thursday in St. Paul with Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen included in the ceremony.
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Walz & Jensen Clash at Farmfest Forum

Published August 3, 2022

The crowd for the 2022 Farmfest gubernatorial forum was reminiscent to 1998 when Jesse Ventura, Norm Coleman and Skip Humphrey were the candidates. The topics ranged from biofuels to broadband and from COVID to the economy. There was a populist…
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