ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 15 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in West Central Minnesota Network enhances decision-making around crop health, soil management, water conservation * The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of another weather station in West Central Minnesota--a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP), St. Paul, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding its draft guidance on the Development of Non-Opioid Analgesics for Chronic Pain. The organization expressed gratitude for the FDA's efforts to decrease opioid reliance in chronic pain management while urging the agency to enhance specific aspects of its guidance. PROP emphasized the importance of requiring functional im  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Secures $1.37 Million for Harris Water System Upgrades * HERMANTOWN, MN - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that $1.37M in federal funding was secured for the City of Harris Municipal Water System Improvement and Water Main Looping project through the Senate Amendment to H.R.5371. This critical investment will address structural vulnerabilities in Harris's water system, create r  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside 20 other Members of Congress, introduced H.Res.876 - Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza. This resolution officially recognizes that the Israeli government has committed the crime of genocide against the Palestinian  more