Walz tours flooded farm field in NW MN

Governor Tim Walz traveled to northwest Minnesota over the weekend to meet with farmers and survey the impact of severe flooding on the spring planting season. Among the stops the governor visited Jim Nelson’s farm in Oslo.

This time last year, Jim Nelson and his sons were completely done with their planting. This year their fields remain entirely flooded.
According to Walz the delay in spring planting will not only impact farmers’ livelihoods but will also likely impact crop yields, profitability, and international trade.

The governor has authorizing temporary regulatory relief for motor carriers and drivers supporting spring crop planting in Minnesota. In late April, Governor Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to provide support for emergency flood operations in northwest Minnesota, including personnel, equipment, and resources.