WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her legislation to designate the bald eagle as the National Bird of the United States has been signed into law. This legislation was co-sponsored by Tina Smith (D-MN), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Markwayne Mullin (R-OK). Representatives Brad Finstad (R-MN) and Angie Craig (D-MN) led companion legislation in the House of Representatives. "In Minnesota, we know a thing or tw  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 27 -- The Meet Minneapolis, an association that says it promotes and sells the Minneapolis area as a destination for conventions and meetings, issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2024: * * * From Olympic champions to rock & roll royalty, Minneapolis shone brightly in 2024 * * * As 2024 draws to a close, Minneapolis celebrates a tourism year marked by exciting events, significant milestones, record-breaking numbers and an ever-growing reputation as a pre  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 24 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * At $6.7 billion, state exports continue to outpace national rate * * * Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced that Minnesota exports rose to $6.7 billion last quarter, jumping nearly 11% over the same quarter last year. Growth of Minnesota exports outpaced the national rate (3%) for the quarter and outperfo  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Dec. 27, 2024: Governor Tim Walz today issued a writ of special election to fill a vacancy in House District 40B in Ramsey County following the resignation of Representative-elect Curtis Johnson. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. If necessary, a special primary election for nomination of candidates will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Affidavi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 23, 2024, from Minnesota Corn: * * * To: Ms. Sara del Fierro, Climate Mitigation Lead NRCS Climate Office, Office of the Chief NRCS, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue South Building, Room 4613 Washington, DC 20250 SUBJECT: Comments relating to NRCS request for public input about implementation of the conservation practices to support clim  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 28 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on Dec. 27, 2024: This afternoon, a supermajority of Registered Nurses (RNs) from the North Memorial Health's Maple Grove Hospital announced that they have organized and filed for an election vote to be represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association (MNA). Nurses' decision to organize and seek union representation highlights their shared commitment to improving their workplace, supporting fello  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota State Representative Mary Murphy. "Mary Murphy was an incredible Minnesotan who dedicated her life to serving the Northland. As a former teacher, she was a strong advocate for improving education for our children and she also fought to protect victims of domestic violence and stalking. Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following written testimony by Louis DeJoy, postmaster general and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service, from a Dec. 5, 2024, hearing entitled "Oversight of the United States Postal Service: Understanding Proposed Service Changes": * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Growth and cost reduction are at the heart of the DFA plan. Simply put, the DFA plan is not about contraction or only cost reduction. Th  more