In 2024, 98.5% of H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting employers in Minnesota were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the opening of its Green Fertilizer Grant Program, aimed at supporting agricultural and rural electric cooperatives in Minnesota that are registered as 308A or 308B.
On October 15, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) hosted a virtual event focused on Minnesota’s upcoming Paid Family Medical Leave program.
On October 17, 2025, Representative Ilhan Omar posted several messages criticizing Republicans for their role in an ongoing government shutdown and its effect on health care access.
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reported that its Small Business Optimism Index dropped by 2.0 points in September, reaching 98.8.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the addition of three new weather stations to the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN), enhancing data coverage for agricultural producers in the state.
Rep. Ilhan Omar shared her views on U.S. spending priorities, threats to voting rights, and the impact of a government shutdown through posts dated October 15-16, 2025.
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar posted on October 15, 2025, about job losses among Black women, a local job fair in Minneapolis, her annual luncheon with district mayors, and the ongoing government shutdown.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced a request for proposals to conduct a literature review of 4R-based incentive programs involving agricultural retailers.
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota, Common Cause, and two Minnesota voters have filed a motion to intervene in the federal case United States of America v. Simon.
Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed Minnesota’s Indigenous communities and criticized economic and foreign policy decisions in social media posts dated October 13-14, 2025.
Minnesota employers are preparing for the rollout of the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) mandate, which is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
Rep. Ilhan Omar addressed constituents on social media about the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on healthcare coverage on October 9-10, 2025.
Residents in Mille Lacs County and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to test their private well water for free at a clinic organized by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
U.S. Representative Brad Finstad has introduced the Fraud Accountability and Recovery (FAR) Act, which aims to halt aid to countries that provide refuge to fraudsters or obstruct the return of stolen taxpayer funds.
Michelle Fischbach, a U.S. Representative, said that Democrats were responsible for shutting down the government and urged the Senate to pass a clean funding bill to reopen it.
