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Agriculture · RochesterMother believed that the greatest gifts she received in life included God’s love, a husband who stood beside her for more than 50 years, and children who tried their best to follow in her footsteps. The children gifted her tokens of their love at Christmas and to mark other special occasions. Mother’s too frequent response when she received a gift could be frustrating. Some things were just too good to be used. A tablecloth to replace the …See the Story
Mom and Dad had it hard, but they lived life to the fullest
Agriculture · FargoJohn L. Pates will retire from full-time Agweek work on Jan. 31, 2022. His career has spanned 44 years in newspapers, magazine, and television. He thanks the Marcil family who owns Forum Communications Co., in Fargo, North Dakota.See the Story
Mikkel Pates thanks Agweek readers, viewers and coworkers while looking back on 44 years in ag journalism
Mankato, Minnesota · MankatoMinnesota state Sen. Torrey Westrom was awarded the Friend of Ag Award for 2022. Westrom lost his eyesight during a farm-related car accident at the age of 14. He was the first blind person to run a state House debate anywhere in the country. He credits his farm upbringing for influencing his work as a politician.See the Story
For Sen. Torrey Westrom, being a 'Friend of Ag' is a reflection of his dairy farm upbringing
Business · MinnesotaMinnesota regulators now require developers to calculate projects' effects on the climate. Environmental officials have been pondering incorporating climate impacts into the review process since 2019. Business groups, farmers and local governments warned that more regulations would raise building costs. Only about 100 projects typically large ones go through the environmental review process annually.See the Story
Minnesota environmental reviews now include climate impact
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The Best Holiday Candles to Light Up Your Home This Season
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Joe Biden · WashingtonThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday issued new proposed biofuel blending standards that would incorporate fuels used for electric vehicles for the first time.
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U.S. EPA to propose boost in biofuel blending volumes, EV program -sources
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Joe Biden · WashingtonPresident Biden on Friday signed a bill that will avert a rail strike, just days before the deadline for an agreement to have been reached and amid fears that such a halt in railroad operations would cripple the U.S. economy.See the Story
Biden signs bill to avert rail shutdown
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