MN Senate reconfirms Petersen as state ag commissioner

The Minnesota Senate on a vote of 63-to-zero has reconfirmed Thom Petersen as state Agriculture Commissioner, with praise coming from both sides of the aisle.  Saint Cloud Democrat Aric Putnam:

“Commissioner Petersen travels the state every year to listen to the farmers’ voice and to build relationships  — and it works, members!   Everybody loves this dude!”

Alexandria Republican Torrey Westrom says Petersen is “the example of working with both sides of the aisle” — his reputation before he became commissioner:

“As commissioner he has had that same style that I have appreciated, and I’ve told him before.   I’ve told Democrats, I’ve told the Governor’s Office, and I’ve told Commissioner Petersen.”

Petersen was first appointed in 2019 and is now in his second term.  Petersen says it has been an honor to serve and he looks forward to continuing the work to strengthen and improve Minnesota’s agriculture economy.