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Economic Expansion Council Appointed

Published September 15, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has established the new Governor’s Council on Economic Expansion. Fifteen state leaders will be part of this group, providing recommendations on expanding the state’s economy. Former Hormel CEO Jeff Ettinger is co-chairing the Council. The Federal…

HOS Relief Provided in MN

Published August 30, 2021

Due to the ongoing drought, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order providing hours-of-service relief for truckers hauling livestock, hay, feed or water. This order is in place through the September 27th.

Trade Mission Planned for November 13-19

Published August 9, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Finland in mid-November. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will join Walz on this trip. This trade mission comes at a time when the UK is moving into…

HOS Regulations Lifted to Address MN Fuel Shortage

Published August 6, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order to address fuel shortages across the state. Hours of service regulations for truckers hauling fuel have been lifted. Fuel terminals in East Grand Forks, Alexandria, Sauk Centre and four other sites…

Walz Addresses Clean Cars Effort

Published August 5, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz made a stop at Farmfest to discuss the drought and other agricultural issues. The recent implementation of the Clean Cars initiative may have caused heartburn in agricultural circles, but, Walz did not shy away from that…

Walz Discusses Drought With Central Minnesota Farmers

Published July 30, 2021

For the second time in a week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz visited a farm to discuss the current drought. At a dairy farm in Douglas County, Walz got a firsthand look at a corn crop damaged by the extremely dry…

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Minnesota is Officially a Clean Cars State

Published July 27, 2021

Minnesota is officially a clean cars state. Governor Tim Walz said this action is good for the environment and created good paying jobs. "We're the 15th state to do this and the first in the Midwest," said Walz. "In the…

Clean Cars Initiative Adopted

Published July 26, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is celebrating the controversial clean car standards which are taking effect in the state. The new standards are designed to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions and increase the choices available for purchasing electric cars.

Governor’s Biofuels Coalition Reaches Out to the White House

Published July 23, 2021

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem have sent a joint letter to the Biden Administration, saying higher-octane ethanol could have a role in country’s climate and public health plans. The letter said the expanded use of…

Walz Gets a Firsthand Look at Drought-Stricken Crop

Published July 22, 2021

During a stop at a Crookston farm, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he does not expect USDA to open CRP for haying and grazing before August 1, citing a lawsuit that has influenced the process. The governor spoke with Agriculture…

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Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz

Economic Expansion Council Appointed

HOS Relief Provided in MN

Trade Mission Planned for November 13-19

HOS Regulations Lifted to Address MN Fuel Shortage

Walz Addresses Clean Cars Effort

Walz Discusses Drought With Central Minnesota Farmers

Minnesota is Officially a Clean Cars State

Clean Cars Initiative Adopted

Governor’s Biofuels Coalition Reaches Out to the White House

Walz Gets a Firsthand Look at Drought-Stricken Crop

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