 On Wednesday, Governor Walz announced $5.5 million in new funding for Minnesota food shelves. 50 percent of funds will go toward food from Minnesota producers and processers, supporting the local agricultural community.
"No family should be faced with a decision to either put food on the table or pay the bills. That’s why Minnesota has taken major strides to eliminate hunger, from investments in universal school meals to millions in funding for food shelves and agriculture support," said Governor Walz. "With this funding, we’re relieving a strain on family pocketbooks and ensuring a stable supply of healthy food to meet Minnesotans’ needs."
On Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan traveled to Austin, Minnesota to visit Riverland Community College's Agriculture and Food Sciences program. The Lieutenant Governor also visited and met with employees from Nu-Tek BioSciences, Parenting Resource Center, and Tienda y Taqueria Guerrero.
 "I’m always excited about ways to support the next generation of leaders in agriculture," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "From farm management to food science, Riverland Community College is preparing young Minnesotans for successful careers in agribusiness."
 "Thanks to innovative companies like Nu-Tek BioSciences, Minnesota remains a global leader in medical technology," said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. "I got to tour their facility in Austin and see firsthand the cutting-edge work they’re doing."
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