A special election was held yesterday in Minnesota House District 40B, following a court ruling that disqualified the previous election’s winner due to residency requirements. The election results are now in: Election Results DFL candidate David Gottfried won the seat decisively, defeating GOP candidate Paul Wikstrom by more than 5,000 votes. The final tally:✔️ DavidContinue reading “Minnesota House District 40B Special Election Shifts Legislative Balance”
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Celebrating a Lifetime of Dedication: Jerry Wright Receives IAM Lifetime Achievement Award
Last Thursday, February 20th, at the IAM 50th Convention & Expo celebration, longtime IAM Membership Secretary Jerry Wright was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Presented by IAM President Jake Wildman, this award recognized Jerry’s outstanding commitment and decades of service to the Irrigators Association of Minnesota. A Storied Career in Minnesota Jerry Wright’sContinue reading “Celebrating a Lifetime of Dedication: Jerry Wright Receives IAM Lifetime Achievement Award”
Celebrating IAM’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo
IAM’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo and Celebratory Banquet – A Day to Remember Waite Park, MN – February 20, 2025 In a landmark event that brought together over 175 dedicated members, the Irrigators Association of Minnesota (IAM) celebrated its 50th Annual Meeting and Celebratory Banquet at the Park Event Center. The day was packedContinue reading “Celebrating IAM’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo”
Celebrating Legislative Support: Congratulatory Messages for IAM’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo
In honor of our 50th Annual Convention & Expo, we are thrilled to showcase video messages recorded by some of our nation’s most influential legislative leaders. These videos serve as a proud reminder of the strong bond between Minnesota’s irrigators and our elected officials. Watch the Videos We invite you to watch each of theseContinue reading “Celebrating Legislative Support: Congratulatory Messages for IAM’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo”
Keynote Speaker Blois Olson Returning to IAM Annual Convention & Expo!
Mark your calendars for an exciting and informative IAM Annual Convention & Expo on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at The Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN. This annual gathering brings together industry leaders, stakeholders, and agricultural professionals for an afternoon of networking, discussions, and insightful presentations. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: “Mr. Minnesota” – Blois Olson ofContinue reading “Keynote Speaker Blois Olson Returning to IAM Annual Convention & Expo!”
Legislative Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on House Quorum, Shaping Power Struggle at the Capitol
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued a unanimous (6-0) ruling last Friday, declaring that a quorum in the Minnesota House of Representatives requires 68 legislators—a decision that nullifies all actions taken by House Republicans since the start of the legislative session on January 14. Background The 2025 legislative session opened with a dramatic standoff. On JanuaryContinue reading “Legislative Update: Minnesota Supreme Court Rules on House Quorum, Shaping Power Struggle at the Capitol”
Bridging Divides: IAM Hosts Dallin Cooper on Thriving Amid Disagreement
Dallin Cooper is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning storyteller. From small Wyoming towns to one of the largest cities in China, Dallin has helped audiences understand perspectives outside their own. He has been featured as an expert in Authority Magazine as he helps organizations and leaders challenge their assumptions and communicate effectively. Dallin has ledContinue reading “Bridging Divides: IAM Hosts Dallin Cooper on Thriving Amid Disagreement”
IAM leaders attend Irrigation RCPP training workshop
Staples, MNIAM President, Jake Wildman, and IAM Vice President, Anna Bregier, participated in a farmer panel alongside Northarvest Bean Growers Association board member, Norm Krause, at the recent two-day Irrigation RCPP Technical Training Workshop held at the Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center on July 23, 2024. The panel addressed an audience of overContinue reading “IAM leaders attend Irrigation RCPP training workshop”
IAM Celebrates 2024 Alan Peterson Scholarship Winners
The Irrigators Association of Minnesota (IAM) is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Alan Peterson Scholarship. Congratulations to Mikayla Skiba from North Branch, MN, and Brett Bartell from Cold Spring, MN, for their exceptional achievements and dedication to the field of agriculture.
Irrigators Association of Minnesota Releases Positive Aquifer Health White Paper
Groundwater levels remain stable in Bonanza Valley, Southeast Dakota County and Perham Despite persistent drought conditions during the past four years, a report commissioned by the Irrigators Association of Minnesota (IAM) revealed that the health of Minnesota’s aquifers in three key areas with high density of agricultural irrigation – the Bonanza Valley (central Minnesota), DakotaContinue reading “Irrigators Association of Minnesota Releases Positive Aquifer Health White Paper”
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