On Tuesday, Governor Walz signed a bill into law designating a 7-mile portion Highway 5 as the ?Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway? in honor of the Minnesota icon.
?There are few artists who have had a greater footprint on popular music, style, and artistry than Prince. He transformed the music scene in Minnesota and across the world, and he continues to inspire to this day,??said Governor Walz.??Prince was a proud Minnesotan through and through, and it is only fitting that we honor one of the greatest musical and creative icons in the community he called home.?
?Prince not only inspired millions with his music and style, but he moved people with the values and lessons he lived by,? said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?I hope that when people drive down the 7-mile stretch of Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway, they feel inspired to put on their favorite Prince song and are reminded of the healing power to treat others with kindness, respect, and acceptance for who they are. Minnesota is not the same without Prince, but we are better because he was part of our state and our story. We will love him forever.?
On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan celebrated the 75th Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener and kicked off the Minnesota summer fishing season with events in and around the Greater Mankato Area in southern Minnesota.
The Lieutenant Governor interviewed with radio stations from across the state during Radio Row, visited the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, and presented the Fishing and Water Education Day in Minnesota proclamation. On Saturday, she will participate in the opening day launch ceremony before fishing on Madison Lake. Afterwards, she will join other anglers for a shore lunch.
 On Wednesday, Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan celebrated?Travel and Tourism Industry Day in Minnesota.?
"While it?s not very Minnesotan to brag, I?m proud of our state?s $16 billion travel and tourism industry. It?s a pretty big deal," said Governor Walz.?"And from investing in world-class fishing to boosting outdoor tourism, we continue building a travel and tourism industry we?re proud to celebrate."
"Celebrated Travel and Tourism Industry Day in Minnesota by picking up my fishing license! The countdown to the 2023 Fishing Opener is on," said?Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.
Also on Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan celebrated American Indian Day on the Hill.
"I was proud to gather with tribal leaders and our urban Native community to celebrate our continued existence as contemporary people," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. ?Chi-miigwech to all our relatives for showing up, embodying our collective power, and advocating for a better future for us all.?
Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan toured a state fish hatchery in St. Paul.
?Fishing is one of our greatest outdoor traditions, and it makes up a $4.4 billion dollar industry in Minnesota,??said Governor Walz.??Hatcheries are an essential part of conservation and the system we have to ensure the continuation of our fishing and outdoor recreation industry. We need to make investments to repair and improve our aging fish hatcheries and outdoor infrastructure to ensure world-class fishing for decades to come.??
?Fishing is embedded in the culture and traditions of communities all across our state - and one of the ways we celebrate the very best of Minnesota,??said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.??I am proud of the work being done at our state hatcheries to preserve this critical outdoor industry, and I look forward to joining Minnesotans and getting out on the water during this year?s opening weekend.?
Governor Walz visited Madison Lake ahead of the Fishing Opener.?
?It was great to stop by Madison Lake and thank everyone for the work they?re putting in to making this year?s Fishing Opener a success,? said Governor Walz. ?Gwen and I raised our family there, so I can personally attest the Mankato area is a great place to live, visit, and fish!.?
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