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Saint Cloud, MN, USA / KNSI
Jun 6, 2021 | 9:45 PM
(KNSI) – A St. Cloud Representative will host a town hall later this month on the 2021 Minnesota Legislative Session.
State Representative Dan Wolgamott will be joined by House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler (Golden Valley), focusing on the outcome of the Legislative Session.
Wolgamott’s office stated the town hall is a chance for the lawmaker to connect with constituents about what’s been accomplished for St. Cloud during the session.
Wolgamott stated he’s excited to engage in meaningful conversation about the future of our community.
The town hall will be held on Monday, June 28, at Pantown Brewing Company, 408 37th Ave N, St. Cloud, starting at 6:00 p.m. and going to 7:30 p.m.
“The ability to provide establishment payments is the critical element that really makes the Conservation Forage Program work for landowners who are interested in keeping their lands working to produce food, for the world and for wildlife,” Marshall Johnson, executive director of Audubon Dakota, said in a statement. “We know North Dakota landowners love their land, and so do birds. By acknowledging and investing in the financial commitment of converting marginal lands to grassland, this program can be a win-win for the agriculture and conservation communities. After years of collaborating and planning, we are thrilled to finally offer the Conservation Forage Program to producers.”
By John Bradley
The 2021 Legislature was a busy one for issues affecting wildlife, habitat and access for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts. As we have in years past, the North Dakota Wildlife Federation (NDWF) played a crucial role at the Capitol, monitoring key issues and speaking up for those issues and our outdoor heritage. NDWF worked closely with lawmakers of both parties to ensure that the North Dakota Game & Fish Department (NDG&F) budget saw an increase and that key conservation and access priorities got the staffing and funding needed to manage our public trust resources. We fought against any effort from legislators that tried to micromanage the NDG&F or impede on scientific wildlife management.