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Walz executive order hopes to ease fuel costs for farmers

Headline from KAAL Rochester

(ABC 6 News) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order relaxing the weight limits on state and local highways, saying it will help farmers, loggers, and truckers cope with the high costs of fuel.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Gov. Walz issues executive order on hauling limits (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order allowing heavier loads for agricultural and timber haulers in Minnesota.

  2. West Central Tribune

    Walz joins other states in upping weight limits to lower fuel costs for farmers, truckers (opens West Central Tribune)

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    Minnesota joins other states across the country seeking methods to lower the impact of high diesel prices on the agricultural industry.

  3. KAAL Rochester

    Walz executive order hopes to ease fuel costs for farmers (opens KAAL Rochester)

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    KAAL Rochester's feed description

    (ABC 6 News) — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order relaxing the weight limits on state and local highways, saying it will help farmers, loggers, and truckers cope with the high costs of fuel.