There's not much new about Congressman Walz in the district newspapers this morning, so here's a couple of reminders about events today and tomorrow:
Storytime with Congressman Tim Walz
North Mankato Taylor Library
Monday, Aug. 6, 9:00 am
Come to the North Mankato Taylor Library for a special storytime with Congressman Tim Walz.Tomorrow: Farmfest and vicinity
Agrinews is out with headlines touting next Tuesday's Feature Forum, "The New Farm Bill .... Shaping the Future of Rural America." The excitement includes a panel ranging from Tim Walz to Norm Coleman:Farmfest will feature an exciting line-up of Feature Forums and a Farm Family of the Year Recognition Event, says Kent Thiesse, Farmfest Forum coordinator.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns will visit Farmfest Aug. 7.
Johanns will participate in the Feature Forum at 10:30 a.m.
The "The New Farm Bill.....Shaping the Future of Rural America" is the featured Forum.
The Forum Panel will feature the four members of Minnesota's congressional delegation who serve on the U.S. Senate and U.S. House ag committees.
Seventh District Congressman Collin Peterson is the chairman of the U.S. House ag committee, which also includes 1st District Congressman Tim Walz. Sens. Norm Coleman and Amy Klobuchar serve on the U.S. Senate ag committee.
Will Steger, world-famous Arctic explorer, will keynote a special afternoon Forum titled: "Global Warming ..... Agriculture's Role in Finding Solutions."
More on Farmfest in Farmfest promises mix of exhibitors, forums and demonstrations and Outdoor Sports Showcase is new for Farmfest.
We found another panel that looks pretty interesting but isn't getting as much attention. From the looks of this Farmfest schedule, Walz and Peterson will also be joining the new DNR New Ulm regional office director for a discussion of youth and outdoor recreation:
9:15 AM Youth and Outdoors... What's Missing and Why it Matters?
Mark Matuska, DNR Regional Director and Congressmen Collin Peterson & Tim Walz
Walz is a member of Pheasants Forever and a teacher, so this could show another side of the Congressman.
People from the Cities or Winona and LaCrescent may have to get up with the cows to make the 9:15 a.m. discussion. Come for the Farm Bill and Global Warming, stay for the Corn Feed.
According to a flier a kind friend sent:
The fun begins on Aug. 7 at 5:00 p.m. Bring your favorite dish, and head for the Ted Suss farm, 19650 270 Street, Lucan, MN--2 mi. North of Lucan or 4 mi. South of Vesta on Redwood Co. #10, then 1/2 mile East on 270th St. Follow the signs!
Tickets are available for a $10.00 donation from many SD 21 DFL members. Proceeds will go to the SD 21 DFL Organization of the ticket seller’s choice. Reservations available via phone: Call Tony Doom: 507-532-2407 or Evonne Seivert at 507-532-0204. Walk-ins Welcome.
Minnesota's sweet corn is spectacular this year and there's nothing like a country potluck. Representative Walz is speak (we infer from the poster) between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m., and other speeches begin at 7 p.m. with Representative Collin Peterson headlining a bill of DFL all-stars. U.S. Senate candidates Peter Agre, Mike Ciresi, Jim Cohen, Al Franken, and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer will attend.
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