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    April 12, 2019
    An executive order by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz directs state agencies to take measures to support pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Walz declares Minnesota’s commitment to pollinators
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota state agencies are fighting for pollinators. An executive order by Gov. Tim Walz affirmed the importance of pollinators...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 12, 2019 - 12:50pm
    April 11, 2019
    State Rep. Frank Hornstein, right, and Sen. Scott Newman lead a conference committee April 8, 2019, at the Minnesota Capitol to work through differences between the House and Senate bills banning cellphone use behind the wheel except when used in hands-free mode. Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Walz to sign hands-free cellphone bill following Senate's approval
    ST. PAUL — Don’t touch that mobile telephone in your vehicle. Well, you can touch it once if you are using it to make or take a call while...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 11, 2019 - 2:42pm
    April 8, 2019
    State Rep. Frank Hornstein, right, and Sen. Scott Newman lead a conference committee April 8, 2019, at the Minnesota Capitol to work through differences between the House and Senate bills banning cellphone use behind the wheel except when used in hands-free mode. Michael Brun / Forum News Service
    Minnesota hands-free cellphone bill clears on way to final vote
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota is close to joining 17 other states and the District of Columbia in requiring drivers to use hands-free technology when...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 8, 2019 - 5:37pm
    April 6, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday, March 28, 2019, said he would negotiate with Republicans about his budget proposal but wouldn't bend on extending a tax on medical providers that funds health care for low-income people. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Minnesota legislators share health care goals, but disagree on how to achieve them
    ST. PAUL — If you take Minnesota political leaders at their word, they’re committed to making health care more accessible and affordable....
    news/government-and-politicsApril 6, 2019 - 10:18am
    February 26, 2019
    Industrial hemp produces a dense stand of plants. The seeds are harvested and can be used for oil products. The fiber of the plant stalks is currently not harvested in North Dakota. John M. Steiner / Forum News Service
    Minnesota hemp farmers could sell to medical marijuana producers under new bill
    ST. PAUL — A new market could emerge for Minnesota’s licensed hemp farmers. Bipartisan legislation introduced Feb. 18 in the state Senate...
    business/agricultureFebruary 26, 2019 - 2:29pm
    February 24, 2019
    Rep. Jeff Backer, R, Browns Valley, and Sen. Torrey Westrom, share a joke about each other before a Feb. 15 town hall meeting in Morris started. Rae Yost/Stevens County Times
    Westrom, Backer hear climate, agriculture concerns
    The audience at the Friday, Feb. 15, Morris town hall meeting with Sen. Torrey Westrom, R, Elbow Lake, and Rep. Jeff Backer, R, Browns Valley,...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 24, 2019 - 7:08pm
    February 20, 2019
    Sen. Jeff Howe, R-Rockville
    Minnesota GOP lawmaker proposes highest fees in nation for hybrid, electric cars
    ST. PAUL — A Minnesota Republican state lawmaker has proposed a surcharge on hybrid and electric cars that would be the highest such fees in...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 20, 2019 - 7:15pm
    February 11, 2019
    Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, center, told reporters on Monday, Feb. 11, that he'd meet with stakeholders before announcing whether he'd drop an appeal blocking the Enbridge Line 3 project. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz tightlipped as Line 3 decision deadline looms
    ST. PAUL - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will have to decide by Tuesday whether to call for the reconsideration of an appeal blocking the construction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 11, 2019 - 1:25pm
    February 8, 2019
    UPDATE: Backer, Westrom set town hall meetings: Clinton is 8 a.m., location update for Herman
    Sen. Torrey Westrom, R-Elbow Lake, and Rep. Jeff Backer, R-Browns Valley, will have a series of town hall listening sessions throughout House District 12A on Friday, Feb. 15. The legislators will discuss state policies and field questions from constituents regarding the current...
    newsFebruary 8, 2019 - 7:55pm
    February 5, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, after a conference call with opioid manufacturers and distributors. Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service
    Walz warns opioid manufacturers not to repeat 'lobbying blitz' on treatment bill
    ST. PAUL — A proposal to make opioid manufacturers and distributors pay $20 million a year to help Minnesotans dealing with painkiller addiction...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 5, 2019 - 3:45pm
    January 30, 2019
    Gov. Tim Walz speaks with members of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, in St. Paul. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    'Moonshot' for rural broadband, local gov aid on Walz's to-do list
    ST. PAUL -- Local governments around the state could get a funding boost to the tune of $30.5 million a year if Gov. Tim Walz's state budget...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 30, 2019 - 3:52pm
    January 29, 2019
    Raven, a 12-year-old Labrador retriever, sat at owner Ron Schara's feet during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Lawmakers proposed making the Labrador retriever the state dog breed in a bill named after Raven. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    Picking a pupular breed: Minnesota lawmakers to choose a state dog
    ST. PAUL - Some Minnesota lawmakers think the Labrador Retriever should be the official dog breed of Minnesota. Sen. Carrie Ruud, R-Breezy Point,...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 29, 2019 - 9:58am
    January 24, 2019
    Mental health counselor Ted Matthews on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, speaks to the House Agriculture, Food Finance and Policy Committee about stress Minnesota farmers face. Dana Ferguson / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    'The crisis is now': Advocates urge rapid action on mental health support for farmers
    ST. PAUL - Mental health counselors and farm advocates on Thursday, Jan. 24, urged lawmakers to take swift action in passing bills that would...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 24, 2019 - 3:04pm
    January 19, 2019
    Sen. Tom Bakk
    Minn. gun-control plan faces opposition from within
    ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Senate’s top Democrat doesn’t support the heart of the Democratic proposal to expand background checks for gun...
    government-and-politics/newsJanuary 19, 2019 - 2:30pm
    January 18, 2019
    The electrolier illuminated the dome of the Minnesota State Capitol building on the first day of the 2019 legislative session, Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Michael Longaecker / FORUM NEWS SERVICE
    Walz urges gun control vote, marijuana groups clash at Capitol in 2nd week of session
    ST. PAUL -- Legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz had a frank discussion about passing gun control measures and days later the DFL governor urged...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 18, 2019 - 11:20am
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