Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Saint Louis County, Minnesota totaled $81,907 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Saint Louis County, Minnesota Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $13,237,071 | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $8,552,401 | 11.6% | 29.7% |
| 3 | 8th District of Minnesota (Rep. Pete Stauber) | $1,813,716 | 2.5% | 32.1% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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