The chair of the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee says the coronavirus pandemic has shifted some legislative priorities.

Representative Mike Sundin, a Democrat from Esko, tells Brownfield broadband has moved to the forefront because of distance learning and working from home.

“That’s coming into play at a greater measure right now, and communication with the suppliers and buyers is critical.”

He also points to the biofuels sector that’s been hit hard during the pandemic.

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