IMPORTANT! Minnow Shortage legislation information!

[InTowneGuy]

I just recently got off the phone with Ron from Ken's Bait Service, who is the bait supplier to many of the bait shops in the metro and state. He informed me of some upcoming legislation that will greatly impact the future supplies of minnows, most notably Shiners. Here is what he has to say:

"Importation of certified disease free minnows under federal guidelines from other states would stop the shortages of minnows. Call your local senator or representative and ask them to support MINNOW IMPORTATION from other states. Ask for an emergency ruling on this issue. This will stop the bait shortage this winter and in the future. This problem will not fix itself."

Here are some numbers of legislators to contact:

Representatives:

Kent Eken-DFL 651-296-9918

Tony Cornish-R 651-296-4240

David Dill-DFL 651-296-2190

Paul Gardner-DFL 651-296-2907

Denny McNamara-R 651-296-3135

Brita Sailer-DFL 651-296-4265

Jean Wagenius-DFL 651-296-4200

Kirk Koudelka 651-296-6937

Karla Bigham-DFL 651-296-4342

Tom Hackbarth-R 651-296-2439

Rick Hansen-DFL 651-296-6828

Cy Thao-DFL 651-296-5158

"AJ" Duerr 651-296-9468

Joe Hoppe-R 651-296-5066

Carlos Mariani-DFL 651-296-9714

Kathy Brynaert-DFL 651-296-3248

Senators:

Ellen Anderson-DFL 651-296-5537

Tom Sexhaug-DFL 651-296-4136

Thomas Bakk-DFL 651-296-8881

Satveer Chaudhary-DFL 651-296-4339

Steve Dill-R 651-296-4131

David Hann-R 651-296-1749

Gary Kubly-DFL 651-296-5094

Pat Pariseau-R 651-296-5252

Dennis Frederickson-R 651-296-8138

Sandy Rummel-DFL 651-296-1253

Patricia Torres Ray-DFL 651-296-4274

Jim Vickerman-DFL 651-296-5650

There are probably several I missed, but this came from a list he gave me.

Please call your legislators to help get this resolved.

Thank you,

Jimmy Mase

In Towne Marina

Waconia, MN

[Sonicrunch]

This whole thing reminds me of the stud ban. A senatorial knee jerk reaction.