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Medical marijuana bill gathers steam at the Capitol; Pawlenty has threatened veto

WILLMAR -- Dan Hartog doesn't look forward to the hassles that law enforcement officials predict will happen if the medical use of marijuana is legalized in Minnesota. "Who's overseeing it?...

news Mon, Mar 30, 2009 - 8:43am

The exterior of Jennie-O Turkey Store building is seen Monday in southwest Willmar. Rep. Al Juhnke, DFL-Willmar, said Monday that a bill that would ban state departments and agencies from purchasing products from Jennie-O or its subsidiaries until all past and present "alleged unfair labor practices" cease is not likely to be heard by state legislators. Tribune photo by Gary Miller

Bill to ban state purchases from Jennie-O won't go far; Juhnke says bill concerns him little, it will not be heard

WILLMAR -- A bill that would prohibit the state from buying any product made by Jennie-O Turkey Store isn't expected to go far this legislative session. "It will not be...

news Tue, Mar 24, 2009 - 1:17pm

Legislators, ag commissioner discuss state budget impact on agriculture

WILLMAR -- Local legislators agree that the state's budget crisis, with a $5 billion deficit over the next two years, is challenging because there is no way to know when...

news / agriculture Sun, Jan 18, 2009 - 12:00am

Rural lawmakers retain chairmanships

news Mon, Dec 08, 2008 - 12:00am