The bill was passed by the Senate on Aug. 7 and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday, Aug. 10, that the House of Representatives would pass it Friday, Aug. 12.
During the hour-and-a-half long debate, Republican candidate Scott Jensen frequently veered from agriculture questions to talk about the state's response to the pandemic.
The Industrial Commission approved a $100 million low-interest loan for Project Tundra, Minnkota Power Cooperative's ambitious $1.45 billion carbon capture venture.
State spill investigation manager Bill Suess told Forum News Service the recent heavy rain and snowfall means the river is running fast and at a high volume, so the fertilizer will likely dilute in the water.
U.S. Sen. Tina Smith on Wednesday, April 20, met with state agriculture group leaders to talk about provisions that should be included in the next federal Farm Bill.
Minnesota lawmakers met for the first time on Tuesday to start bridging gaps between plans approved by the House and Senate that could send out grants and loans to farmers and ranchers.
