Brian Arola

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19 August 2026 01:40

Gov. Walz said his halt on copper-nickel mining near the Boundary Waters is “foreshadowing” for what to expect in the final months of his term. Complete guess, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a data center moratorium is in play. Other states already have moratoriums in place.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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19 August 2026 01:39

Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel attended a ribbon cutting for a solar-powered farm stand prototype, a project that was funded through a 2024 Specialty Crop Block Grant to RSDP & UMN Extension. Visit MinnesotaGrown.com to find a farm stand near you.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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17 August 2026 15:21

The MDA is seeking 11 members to serve in the next cohort of the Emerging Farmers’ Working Group. Current and aspiring farmers and others interested in expanding opportunities in agriculture are encouraged to apply. 🌱 📅 Applications due Sept. 14 🔗 www.mda.state.mn.us/joinefwg_2026

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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11 August 2026 15:51

$1.47M is available through our AGRI Farm to Kids Programs, which helps get more Minnesota food on kids’ plates & creates more market opportunities for local farmers! Apply by Oct. 15. 🔗 www.mda.state.mn.us/funding-available-bring-more-minnesota-foods-kids 📸 A local lunch at Winona Senior High

Minnesota Department of Agriculture

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30 July 2026 20:49

Celebrate Minnesota Farmers’ Market Week Aug. 2–8 by visiting one of more than 400 farmers’ markets across Minnesota and Tribal Nations. Find a market near you and learn about special events in our latest news release. 🌽🍅🍉 www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-celebrates-farmers-market-week