Minnesota Agriculture and Environment News

Republicans believe family farms are essential to maintaining a strong food supply and economy. We also believe we must work with Minnesota citizens, farmers, business owners, and others to work toward our shared goal of preserving our state’s unparalleled natural resources while providing for a better tomorrow.

Wolves, Water, and Walleye

Last week Senate Democrats brought forward an Environment bill that fails to address important issues that have gone unaddressed for far too long. Discussions around wolves, water, and walleye have been ongoing for years. Unfortunately, the bill we voted on…
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Koran Update: Environment, Education Bills and Others

Friends and Neighbors, Over the last week, the Senate heard and debated multiple bills. The largest of the bills – the Environment Policy Omnibus bill and Higher Education Policy Omnibus bill – were debated thoroughly and are briefly outlined in…
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Eichorn votes to authorize wolf hunt in Minnesota

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R-Grand Rapids) and Senate Republicans offered an amendment to the Senate’s environment policy bill on Thursday that would authorize an annual wolf hunting season in Minnesota regardless of any federal prohibition.  The wolf hunt amendment…
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Senator Lieske Celebrates Local Ag Education Grants

Minnesota State Senator Bill Lieske (R-Lonsdale) today praised two schools in his district for receiving competitive grants from the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) to enhance agricultural education programs. Farmington High School was awarded a $6,000 grant for its…
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