WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Tom Emmer announced Sophia Panelli of Circle Pines as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District. "Congratulations to Sophia on winning this year's Congressional Art Competition for her painting Summer Memories. We are always impressed by the artistic  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the receipt of a petition from The Marvin Companies, Warroad, Minnesota, specifically its Aviation Department, requesting an exemption from certain provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations. The petition, identified under docket number FAA-2022-0841, pertains to an exemption from Sec. 61.57(b) of Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This section generally mandates specific night takeoff and landi  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on May 12, 2025: * * * Call for Proposals for 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference Submit your ideas now until June 13 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture invites farmers, educators, researchers, and advocates to submit session proposals and speaker suggestions for the 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference, set for January 8-9, 2026, at the River's Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN. This annu  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * Minnesotans face higher energy costs, utility disconnects, and losing heat and power to their homes under proposed federal budget cuts DULUTH, MN: Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold was joined in Duluth today by Citizens Utility Board Executive Director Annie Levenson-Falk and Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Energy Assistance Coordinator Jean Pelletier t  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * News release: Minnesota DNR invites public comment on muskie plan update Online webinar planned and online comment will be available The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting people to share their thoughts on a draft update of the state's long-range plan for muskellunge. "Public input, stakeholder discussions and conversations with our Tribal   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach, Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Call on Gov. Walz, State Legislators to Address Widespread Fraud in Minnesota Public Programs Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) joined Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to Governor Walz and leadership of the Minnesota   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following news release on May 12, 2025: * * * STB Adds Experts to Drive Efficiency and Regulatory Reform Efforts Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs today announced the addition of Sharon Clark, Rob Reilly, and Chris Bertram as senior advisors to the Chairman. These appointments, which are temporary term positions intended to help drive reforms, underscore Chairman Fuchs' comm  more