ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open $20 million available for restoration and recreation projects A request for proposals has opened for restoration and recreation projects in the Twin Cities east metropolitan area and in downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers that have been affected by Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances (PFAS) released by 3  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: * * * Last year, Minnesota families received nearly $2,500 on average from the credit * * * Governor Tim Walz today visited the McDonough Community Center in St. Paul to encourage Minnesotans to claim the Child Tax Credit when filing their Minnesota income tax return. Last year, nearly 225,000 families claimed the Child Tax Credit and saw an average total credit of $2,500 back in the  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: People in Minnesota share an enthusiasm for sports. Sports offer valuable opportunities for recreation, social development, physical fitness, and fun; and WHEREAS: Nearly 50 years ago, Title IX opened new doors for sports participation, giving female athletes the right to equal opportunity. Yet today, women and girls still have less access to sports, fewer leadership and coaching oppor  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following proclamation: * * * WHEREAS: Children are safer when communities prioritize pedestrian and bicycle safety; and WHEREAS: Physical activity influences our overall well-being and supports a healthy lifestyle. Choosing to walk or bike to school offers an opportunity to build physical activity into daily routines; and WHEREAS: Increasing the number of children safely walking and biking to school can reduce traffic con  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota USDA Farm Service Agency to Hold 2025 Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Election Webinar on Feb. 19 SAINT PAUL, MN, February 5, 2025 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Minnesota is holding a public Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) webinar with the University of Minnesota Extension o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 4, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the service and accomplishments completed by Colonel Reginald L. Bassa, Sr. Colonel Bassa dedicated his life to service on behalf of the United States, with an extensive career of thirty years. Today, I invite us all to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of Colonel Bassa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) reintroduced his Superior National Forest Restoration Act, legislation to overturn the Biden administration's mineral withdrawal of 225,504 acres in the Superior National Forest, restore long-held mineral leases, and ensure timely reviews of Mine Plans of Operation. Of this legislation, Congressman Stauber stated, "The Biden administration's mineral   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the statement below following her appointment to the Senate Judiciary Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights and Privacy, Technology, and the Law subcommittees. "Tech innovation strengthens our economy and touches every aspect of our lives, but there is still so much we must do to put guardrails in place and protect Americans - from children expos  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), joined by Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL), Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Foreign Relations Committee Member Chris Coons (D-DE), and Armed Services Committee Member Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to prov  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, in a Committee hearing on the Agricultural Economy, raised concerns from farmers about the impact of the Administration's proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico. In response to Klobuchar's questioning, Nat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today delivered the following opening statement at the hearing on "Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1." A rough transcript of Klobuchar's full openi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously passed the bipartisan Hotel Fees Transparency Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), co-chairs of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus and members of the Senate Commerce Committee. This legislation will lower costs and improve transparency by requiring anyone advertising a hotel room or short-term re  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity issued the following news: * * * Stories from the Field: Our Strategic Plan in Action Kaitlyn Dormer Our Build Forward Together strategic plan is more than words on paper--it's a bold vision for a vibrant, equitable Twin Cities community. This ambitious plan focuses on expanding homeownership and advancing racial equity, which is made possible by the strong foundation of our Habitat community. We're three years into this plan a  more