Franken, Klobuchar Statements on Nomination of Minnesotan for National...
U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobuchar issued the following statements today on the nomination of Benjamin Fowke, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Minnesota-based Xcel Energy, to be a member of...
View ArticleAfter Hard Work from Sen. Franken, Loan Program That Would Help Minnesota’s...
Sen. Al Franken successfully pressed his Senate colleagues to adopt a bipartisan measure to properly fund a key program that would help create jobs, ensure access to reliable energy on tribal lands in...
View ArticleLandowners, local governments reviewing preliminary buffer map
Landowners, counties and watershed districts are now reviewing the preliminary map of Minnesota public waters requiring protective buffers. Landowners who have buffers identified on their property can...
View ArticleRemoving lake plants could require a permit
Lakeshore property owners are reminded that a permit may be required to remove lake plants. Aquatic plant regulations are summarized at the aquatic plant regulations page. “Aquatic plants are essential...
View ArticleKLOBUCHAR INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO ACCELERATE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT OF...
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Steve Daines (R-MT), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) to introduce the Timber Innovation Act, bipartisan legislation...
View ArticleSpring is a great time to plant trees
With the warm weather, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners and forest landowners that spring is an excellent time to plant trees. There are many good reasons to plant trees.
View ArticleNolan Applauds Addition of His Six Amendments & Policy Priorities to Water...
U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today applauded the successful addition of his six amendments and top policy priorities to the successfully-passed Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) during the bill’s markup...
View ArticleHUD ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE RULES AGAINST MINNESOTA LANDLORD CHARGED WITH...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that a HUD Administrative Law Judge ruled against a northern Minnesota landlord charged with refusing to rent an apartment to...
View ArticleKarlstad Fire Department receives fire truck through DNR Rural Fire Program
The Karlstad Fire Department in northwestern Minnesota now has a significant upgrade to its fire fleet courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources’ Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Over $265,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Hector Municipal Airport a grant of...
View ArticleCity appraisers reviewing properties throughout Minneapolis
Appraisers from the City of Minneapolis Assessor’s Office are currently conducting an official review of residential properties in the Powderhorn, Diamond Lake, Downtown East, Downtown West, Folwell,...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson, Nolan Announce Over $1.3 Million for...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representatives Collin Peterson and Rick Nolan, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Bemidji Regional Airport a...
View ArticleKLOBUCHAR INTRODUCES BILL TO HELP MORE CHILDREN FIND HOMES THROUGH...
The United Nations Children’s Fund estimates that 13 million children across the globe have lost both parents and as many as eight million children are living in institutional care; Despite the clear...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Over $165,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Windom Municipal Airport a grant of...
View ArticleDNR completes strategic acquisition for Mill Towns State Trail in Rice County
The Department of Natural Resources has acquired nearly 6 miles of railroad property for the Mill Towns State Trail between Faribault and Dundas in Rice County. “We haven’t had an opportunity like this...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Over $110,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Benson Municipal Airport a grant of...
View ArticleOpen House offered for people considering becoming foster parents
The need for loving foster homes in St. Louis County remains at an all time high. To make it easier for people considering serving as foster parents to learn what it takes to be a foster parent, county...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Over $350,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Elbow Lake Municipal Airport a grant of...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Over $215,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Baudette International Airport a grant of...
View ArticleKlobuchar, Franken, Peterson Announce Nearly $350,000 for Infrastructure...
U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, along with Representative Collin Peterson, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded Willmar Municipal-John L. Rice Field...
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