Monthly Archives: June 2020


Minnesota’s Automobile Emission Standard

The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce believes any adoption by Minnesota of California’s automobile emissions standards should be made by the regular legislative process.  Those legislative bodies allow for people from across Minnesota to have their voices heard.  We oppose the effort by the Walz administration to impose those California emission standards on Minnesota via the…

The Iron Range is Ready to Reopen

The Mesabi Daily News published this commentary from our president today: Many people think of a chamber of commerce as a social club for business owners. That is one role we play, but we also host leadership trainings, celebrate business leaders, nurture small businesses and act as a public policy voice for businesses. Right now,…