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Nordic Trade Mission Complete

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is back in the state after a week-long trade mission to Denmark, Sweden and Iceland. In a social media post, Walz said Minnesota is a global leader in many areas, including agriculture and innovation. The trade…

Walz Addresses High Diesel Fuel Costs

Published October 1, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order to help farmers and the timber industry deal with record high diesel prices. Trucks hauling ag products can exceed regular weight limits by up to ten percent on state and local…

Walz Signs 14 Bills

Published May 28, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed the final bills from the legislative session. The legislation includes a Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credit, funding for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute and the potato inspection facility in East Grand Forks. There is…

Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session

Published May 18, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers adjourned the 2026 legislative session Sunday night after approving a major infrastructure package, anti-fraud legislation, new Capitol security measures, and a financial rescue plan for Hennepin County Medical Center. The session unfolded under unusual political conditions with a…

Klobuchar Decision and the Impact on the Senate Ag Committee

Published January 6, 2026

With Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s decision not to seek reelection, there is speculation that Senator Amy Klobuchar may make a run for the governor’s seat. Klobuchar is the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The Hagstrom Report has put…

Walz Will Not Seek a Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is not seeking reelection. Walz indicated in September that he would seek an unprecedented third term, but allegations of Medicare and daycare fraud have been a constant drumbeat in recent weeks. Walz released a statement, saying…

Soybean Week in MN

Published October 4, 2025

Governor Tim Walz declared this past week as Soybean Week in Minnesota. The designation is being made to highlight the critical role soybean farmers play in the Minnesota economy. Walz also used the opportunity to blast the Trump Administration’s trade…

Little Change in MDA Budget

Published January 19, 2025

According to Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel, Governor Tim Walz left the agriculture budget largely unchanged. "There was a budget forecast that came out in November that wasn't very rosy, but we're happy to see that a…

Walz Unveils Budget Plan

Published January 17, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has released a budget proposal that includes a sales tax cut. The budget also expands the Minnesota sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and supports growth of that industry. There’s also money to shorten the permitting and…

A Lame Duck Vote Likely for the Farm Bill

Published August 7, 2024

The current farm bill extension expires at the end of September. Minnesota Second District Representative Angie Craig says more work needs to be done. "I think we're going to need another extension to get to the lame duck session," said…

Articles tagged under: Tim Walz

Nordic Trade Mission Complete

Walz Addresses High Diesel Fuel Costs

Walz Signs 14 Bills

Legislature Wraps Up Divided Session

Klobuchar Decision and the Impact on the Senate Ag Committee

Walz Will Not Seek a Third Term

Soybean Week in MN

Little Change in MDA Budget

Walz Unveils Budget Plan

A Lame Duck Vote Likely for the Farm Bill

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