Video & Transcript Research : 'Prairie Island'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I live in Eden Prairie and I go to Eden Prairie High School, and our mascot is the Eagles.
- I live in Eden Prairie and um I'm Noah.
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our I go to Eden Prairie High School and our I go to Eden Prairie High - Park, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and St. Park, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and St.
- Prairie, Plymouth, and St. Cloud. Those Prairie, Plymouth, and St. Cloud.
Keywords:
local government debt, municipal bonds, county bonds, capital improvements, public financing, bond issuance, public hearing, notice period, bond guarantee, Minnesota Public Facilities Authority, volume cap, private activity bonds, housing finance, residential rental bonds, LIHTC, low-income housing tax credits, redevelopment, courthouse financing, jail financing, law enforcement center
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In addition, special tax authorizations for the cities of Columbia Heights, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Hopkins
- In addition, special tax authorizations for the cities of Columbia Heights, Chaska, Eden Prairie, Hopkins
- Without this provision, there would be fewer opportunities to manage the remaining 1% of native prairie
- like non-native grasses, which are great threats to our prairies.
- like non-native grasses, which are great threats to our prairies.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 01/21/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- John Hoffman and the chaplain represent Senate District 34, which is a little island in Brooklyn Center
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Brooklyn <00:13:03.959>Park <00: - They manage scientific and natural areas, prairie bank easements.
- Bank easements natural areas Prairie Bank easements aquatic<00:43:48.240>
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Summary:
Chair Foung Hawj opened the Environment, Climate and Legacy Committee meeting by welcoming members, agency staff, and constituents, and by outlining the committee’s shared-power arrangement for the session. Members introduced themselves and described environmental activities from the interim, including gardening, outdoor recreation, farming visits, Great Lakes work, and a tree-planting trip in Thailand that Hawj said symbolized cultural unity and environmental stewardship.
Ben Stanley, the committee’s nonpartisan counsel, then explained the co-chairs’ operating agreement: Hawj would chair the meeting, Senator John Hoffman would chair the next two meetings, then Hawj would chair the following two, with the chair rotating after each pair of meetings. Agendas would be set jointly, additional meetings would require both chairs’ approval, and passing a bill out of committee would require a majority of all committee members, or seven votes. At Senator Tory Westrom’s request, the agreement was to be emailed to members in writing.
Stanley also reviewed the committee’s jurisdiction, which includes environmental and natural resources bills, legacy funds, and agencies such as the Environmental Quality Board, Department of Natural Resources, Pollution Control Agency, and Board of Water and Soil Resources, along with several related councils and boards. Fiscal analyst Dan Mueller then gave a budget overview of the committee’s agencies, noting that many current biennium appropriations include one-time general fund money that drops back in the 2026-27 base budget. He highlighted funding levels for the Pollution Control Agency, DNR, Metro Parks, Conservation Corps, BWSR, the Minnesota Zoo, the Science Museum, and the Metropolitan Landfill Contingency Action Trust Account, and said the committee’s base-budget area totals about $2.2 billion. He also reviewed the Legacy funds, estimating available 2026-27 appropriations of about $327 million for Outdoor Heritage, $31.7 million for Clean Water, $133 million for Parks and Trails, and $185 million for Arts and Cultural Heritage. No votes or bill actions were taken at this meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legacy finance bill, HF2563, heard in House Ways and Means Committee 4/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- bill go to various great causes: clean water, parks and trails, outdoor heritage, restoration of our prairie
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of <00:04:08.080>our <00:04:08.239>prairie - ><00:04:08.560>
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Summary:
House File 2563, the Omnibus Legacy Bill, was presented as a roughly $779 million package funding projects across Minnesota through the four Legacy funds: Outdoor Heritage, Clean Water, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage. Chairs Vang and McDonald described the bill as a responsible one-time spending measure with no ongoing base funding, emphasizing habitat restoration, water protection, parks and trails, and arts and cultural heritage. Nonpartisan staff then walked through the spreadsheet, explaining that the bill largely follows the recommendations of the relevant councils and governor, with some additions such as a Wilderness Inquiry partnership, an Ash River sewer extension, competitive grant funding, and several arts and history projects.
Staff highlighted the major allocations and structure of the bill: Outdoor Heritage funding for land and habitat projects, Clean Water funding for water-quality work, Parks and Trails funding following the traditional 40-40-20 split, and Arts and Cultural Heritage funding for the State Arts Board, Minnesota Historical Society, Humanities Center, Indian Affairs Council, Department of Education, and other recipients. They also noted policy provisions requiring Clean Water Council recommendations to be broken out by fiscal year, requiring recent 990 forms for arts grantees, limiting arts funds from being used for capital construction except in specified cases, and extending a prior appropriation for the Sunni Lee memorial project. Members asked about land acquisition, the new 990 requirement, and reduced funding for children’s museums; chairs and staff responded that Outdoor Heritage includes land acquisition, the 990 is simply a documentation requirement, and children’s museum funding is lower because more money is now placed in a competitive grant pool.
The chairs said the bill reflects compromise and an effort to keep the bill relatively clean of earmarks, while also noting that a Department of Revenue transfer of more than $31 million from legacy funds affected available funding and forced difficult choices. After discussion, the committee laid the bill over, with the chair noting it was also being done in honor of Representative Mary Murphy.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of cities are being affected: Eden Prairie, a project, $500,000 being recommended; the city of
- A lot of cities are being affected: Eden Prairie, a project, $500,000 being recommended; the city of
- here uh lot of cities being<00:18:39.120>
affected <00:18:39.799>Eden <00:18:40.240>Prairie - <00:18:41.200>
a <00:18:41.480>project being affected Eden Prairie a project being - affected Eden Prairie a project $500,000<00:18:43.200>
being $500,000 being $500,000 being recommended
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent a community that straddles more than 60 countries identified as Asian and Pacific Islander
- We represent a community that straddles more than 60 countries identified as Asian and Pacific Islander
- been fully restored to 1900 style when the opera house was built and became known as the Gem on the Prairie
- been fully restored to 1900 style when the opera house was built and became known as the Gem on the Prairie
Keywords:
cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- She asked what the response time is for police in Eden Prairie. you go and certify it as a whole. you
- Senator Holstrom then said the average emergency response time in Eden Prairie is about 8 minutes and
- Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie.
- is about 8 minutes time in your prairie is about 8 minutes and<02:53:15.680>
12 <02:53:16.000> - Also, a hockey rink out in Rhode Island.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/11/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Prairie Public helps educators access high-quality resources about Indigenous cultures, helping build
- Prairie Public helps educators access high-quality resources about Indigenous cultures, helping build
- Programs like Stage, Prairie Musicians, and Back Roads showcase Minnesota's musical talent.
- Programs like Stage, Prairie Musicians, and Back Roads showcase Minnesota's musical talent.
- Programs like Stage, Prairie Musicians, and Back Roads showcase Minnesota's musical talent.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session - part 3 Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- happen when we adjourn, going into interim and having conversations, continuing to work with the Prairie
- Island Indian Community as well as the stakeholders of Minnesota to bring nuclear energy back to Minnesota
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments will establish the price DNR must pay for easements to access trout stream easements and native prairie
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native trout stream easements and native trout stream easements and native prairie - prairie bank easement areas. prairie bank easement areas.
Keywords:
Melissa Hortman, Mark Hortman, memorial park, state park, working group, Minnesota Historical Society, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Saint Paul, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Legislative Coordinating Commission, general fund appropriation, park planning, interpretive services, public engagement, state memorial, land use, natural resources, commemorative legislation, environment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/14/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And I know my community in Prairie has worked really hard with you guys and well.
- in Prairie has worked really<01:40:15.160>
well <01:40:15.400>hard <01:40:15.800>with - I would share a quick story, if I may, from Eden Prairie.
- Eden Prairie and Woodbury lost their papers at about the exact same time, um, but it took us a few years
- I would share a quick story, if I may, from Eden Prairie.
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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Feb 26th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- And I explain that because, you know, the oil money is the flex funding and the prairie dog money.
- As all of you know, we have an incredible resource in the wind that blows across the prairie, and we're
- As all of you know, we have an incredible resource in the wind that blows across the prairie, and we're
- I think we're at the end of the day where the planet is pretty much a rotating island floating on an
Summary:
The Energy Development and Transmission Committee met in interim session and approved the November 6 minutes. Chair Novak outlined the committee’s study agenda, including large energy users such as data centers, geothermal, landowner relations, wind and solar, and other energy topics across the state. The meeting was framed as informational only, with no bills or formal legislative action taken beyond the minutes approval.
Testimony focused first on landowner relations. Oliver County Commissioner Dave Berger described the county’s energy history and local support for coal and related development. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue emphasized proactive, face-to-face communication with landowners, respect for property rights, and the need for developers to be transparent about tradeoffs; he also discussed insurance and liability concerns tied to easements. Committee members asked about eminent domain, local versus state authority, and how communities can better understand the revenue and infrastructure implications of energy development.
Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Tom Bodine then described the department’s ombudsman programs for pipeline restoration and reclamation, wind restoration, and royalty oversight. He said the programs provide confidential, third-party assistance on reclamation and royalty disputes, but do not provide legal advice. Senators raised concerns about post-production deductions in royalty leases and whether the ombudsman can explain them; Bodine said the program can clarify statements and deductions but cannot resolve legal disputes. He also said the department has not received requests related to fiber lines.
Representatives from Grid United and One Oak described their project development and landowner engagement practices. Grid United’s Brent Johnson discussed the North Plains Connector transmission project, its route selection process, voluntary acquisition approach, and efforts to avoid eminent domain by working closely with regulators, counties, townships, and landowners. One Oak’s Danette Welsh and Tom Giltner described the company’s midstream operations, extensive North Dakota footprint, and emphasis on direct landowner communication, consistent local regulation, careful construction practices, and post-construction reclamation. Members asked about setbacks, zoning consistency, invasive species prevention, outside advocacy groups, and eminent domain use; One Oak said it has not used eminent domain on its North Dakota projects, largely because most gathering lines are negotiated easements.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session 6/9/25 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- happen when we adjourn, going into interim, and having conversations, continuing to work with the Prairie
- Island Indian community as well as the stakeholders of Minnesota to bring nuclear energy back to Minnesota
- conversations, continuing to work with conversations, continuing to work with the<01:32:48.000>
Prairie - <01:32:48.320>
Island <01:32:48.639>Indian <01:32:49.040>community <01:32:49.600 - >
as the Prairie Island Indian community as the Prairie Island Indian community as well<01:32:
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, February 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A graduate of Prairie View A&M University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Mayor
- viw A&M University a graduate of prairie viw A&M University a member<02:37:39.880>
of - Particularly in the islands of the Pacific. My father risked his life during World War II.
- They see in these Pacific Islands small countries where just a little bit of aid can go a long way for
- These are strategic islands, as we learned in the 1940s.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- including Bloomington Richfield Edina including Bloomington Richfield Edina Eden<00:20:01.880>
Prairie - >
and <00:20:02.600>minona <00:20:03.600>have <00:20:03.720>been Eden Prairie - The whole scope of phase one and phase two of the project is really airport to, um, in Prairie, and phase
- The whole scope of phase one and phase two of the project is really airport to, um, in Prairie, and phase
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and is really airport to um in Prairie and is really airport to um in Prairie
Keywords:
accident reporting, law enforcement, data privacy, contracted service providers, public safety, HF639, Minnesota driver license, Department of Public Safety, driver medical review, loss of consciousness, voluntary control, seizure, nonepileptic seizure, epilepsy, antiseizure medication, physician statement, medical certification, commercial driver, CDL, medical examiner's certificate
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The third method is through a contract with Prairie St. John's for inpatient...
- The third method is through a contract with Prairie St.
- I want to start by saying, you know, as Prairie St.
- And me as an individual, I've been very fortunate to not only serve as CEO of Prairie St.
- Ty, I like what you said about Prairie St. John's being a center of excellence.
Summary:
The committee met at Spirit Lake Tribe and first heard welcoming remarks and introductions from tribal leaders and program directors. Chairwoman Street and other tribal representatives outlined a range of concerns and requests for state action, including taxation of reservation lands, support for non-beneficiary students at the tribal school, homelessness funding, Indian-managed health care, gaming and e-tabs, Feather Alert improvements, industrial farming near waterways, tourism, and better state-tribal consultation. Committee members responded that the meeting was intended to improve understanding and communication, and several members suggested future legislation or resolutions could be used to advance some of the issues. The tribe also offered to provide training on treaties, IHS 638, and compact services to legislators and staff.
A major portion of the discussion focused on Spirit Lake fish and wildlife jurisdiction and the lake boundary. Tribal representatives asked for an MOU or co-stewardship agreement with the state to clarify hunting and fishing rights, recognize tribal licenses, and reduce recurring disputes over “gray areas” on the reservation and lake. Committee members discussed whether to draft a bill or resolution directing the executive branch and state agencies to negotiate such an agreement, and asked that North Dakota Game and Fish be invited to a future meeting. Related concerns included aquatic nuisance species prevention, with both sides agreeing that more aggressive boat inspection and cleaning measures would be beneficial.
The committee also discussed taxation and county relations. Tribal leaders raised concerns about county resistance to fee-to-trust transfers and about property and vehicle taxation affecting members living on or near reservation lands. Committee members and tribal counsel reviewed federal treaty principles and court cases, and one member noted that the committee had previously taken no formal action on similar issues. Later, Benson County’s tax equalization director explained how the county values taxable land, handles inundated land applications, and tracks land coming off the tax rolls when the tribe repurchases acreage. The discussion ended with a presentation from the president of Sisseton Wahpeton College, who described the college’s programs, economic impact, and funding needs, followed by an HHS presentation on 1115 Medicaid waivers and the IMD exclusion as the committee moved to its next topic.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Hope Adashida, and I am a senior at Eden Prairie High School.
- My name is Hope Adashida, and I am a senior at Eden Prairie High School.
- I'm very social, and I love our community that we have at Eden Prairie.
- So I think as a community as a whole, Eden Prairie does an excellent job with that. Thank you.
- I'm very social, and I love our community that we have at Eden Prairie.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 049 Mar 4th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas the vast rolling hills and prairies of the eastern portion of the two-lane State Highway
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and And whereas the vast rolling hills and And whereas the vast rolling hills and prairies - 09.840>
eastern <00:42:10.080>portion <00:42:10.440>of <00:42:10.560>two prairies - of the eastern portion of two prairies of the eastern portion of two two<00:42:11.200>
lane <00
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, suspended Rule 1B to allow a non-senator to lead the Pledge of Allegiance, and heard a special guest introduction before approving the March 2, 2026 journal. The chamber then received committee reports and messages from the House and revisor, including action on several bills and appointments, and briefly moved out of order for personal privileges recognizing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the challenges facing that community amid budget pressures.
The Senate adopted House Joint Resolution 1018, designating State Highway 86 through Elbert County as the Plains to Pines Scenic Corridor, after lengthy remarks describing the route, local communities, and scenic and historic features. The resolution passed 35-0, and the current roll call was added as co-sponsors. The Senate also passed the consent-calendar bills on third reading: SB 59, SB 50, SB 51, SB 110, SB 61, and SB 26, with several senators recording no votes on SB 59, SB 50, and SB 51. SB 21, concerning the clean fleet enterprise and replacement of high-emitting trucks and fleets, also passed 33-2.
The Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors on the consent calendar, including Lisa Augustin, Carolyn Glover, Megan Letham, George Keriannac, and Lisa Boyer, all by a 35-0 vote. It also laid over general orders, second reading of bills, until March 4, 2026. The meeting ended with announcements about committee meetings, Read Across America Week, and a Colorado Optometrist Association reception, followed by a motion to recess until 11:00 a.m., which was adopted.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Sep 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Nextera was building a transmission line, and they were going through, unfortunately, core lesser prairie
- But they also work to secure broader landscape protection in terms of the lesser prairie chicken.
- What's next, Tara, on the Lesser Prairie Chicken?
- For example, in the Lesser Prairie Chicken area, where they lease land from us to do conservation work