How U.S. lawmakers from Minnesota are aiming to help beekeepers

Name: How U.S. lawmakers from Minnesota are aiming to help beekeepers
Uploaded: 2025-12-19T18:23:00-0600
Duration: 1 min 51 s
Description: Minnesota is fifth in the nation for producing honey, with more than 100,000 bee colonies in the state. A new effort in Congress would compensate beekeepers for unfair trade practices. WCCO photojournalist Tony Peterson spoke with a beekeeper who is hoping for some sweet support.

Minnesota is fifth in the nation for producing honey, with more than 100,000 bee colonies in the state. A new effort in Congress would compensate beekeepers for unfair trade practices. WCCO photojournalist Tony Peterson spoke with a beekeeper who is hoping for some sweet support.