Press Releases

Roseau Flood Control Project Will Move Forward With Stimulus Funds

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson announced that the Roseau River East Diversion project has been allocated $4.6 million as part of the Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Peterson Announces Red River Basin Commission Awarded Agricultural Water Enhancement Funds

Congressman Collin Peterson announced that the Red River Basin Commission has been awarded $1.38 million in Agricultural Water Enhancement Program funds to provide financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to conserve ground and surface water and improve water quality on agricultural lands.

Peterson meets with President Obama on Minnesota Flood Situation

Peterson sponsoring interactive meeting on community-based food systems

Congressman Collin Peterson, Chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, is sponsoring a meeting on community-based food systems from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 17. This interactive meeting will be held in several locations throughout the Seventh Congressional District.

Peterson statement on stimulus package

Peterson supports new GI bill

Congressman Collin Peterson supported a bipartisan supplemental appropriations bill that includes expansion of the GI Bill of Rights, funding for troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan , an extension of unemployment benefits, and emergency relief for areas devastated by flooding.

Department of Labor acknowledges trade agreements harmed Montevideo Technology

The U.S. Department of Labor last week ruled that workers at Montevideo Technology, Inc. are eligible to apply for assistance designed to address adverse effects of trade agreements that send U.S. jobs overseas.

Peterson announces farm bill conference agreement

Congressman Collin Peterson today announced an agreement on the conference report for the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. This farm bill will make historic investments in our food and farm economy.

Peterson announces funding for conservation

12.9 million in the thirty-three Western MN counties for installing conservation practices.

May 1 deadline for SBA disaster loans approaching

Congressman Collin Peterson is reminding businesses in these counties that a May 1, 2008 filing deadline is approaching for federal economic injury disaster loans to businesses that were directly affected by this [2007 crop year] agriculture disaster.