Nobles County approves public comment opposing MPCA Chapter 7020 feedlot rule changes

Jul 22, 2025

The county board voted July 22 to approve a public comment letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency opposing proposed changes to Chapter 7020, saying the proposals would burden local feedlot owners. The motion carried on a motion by Commissioner Justin Ahlers.

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The Nobles County Board of Commissioners voted July 22 to approve a public comment letter to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency regarding proposed changes to Chapter 7020 (feedlot rules). The draft letter, circulated on behalf of feedlot owners and county commissioners, outlined how the board says stricter rules would create practical and financial hardship for producers in the county.

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