The 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a White Spruce from the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota; the tree will now go on a 2,000 mile cross-country journey that will finish on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar spoke at the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Cutting Ceremony. The 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a White Spruce from the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota. The tree will now go on a 2,000 mile cross-country journey that will finish on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol.

“It is a proud day for Minnesota as the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree starts its long journey from the Chippewa National Forest all the way to the U.S. Capitol,” Klobuchar said. “This beautiful white spruce tree is a shining example of the extraordinary natural beauty our state has to offer, and I’m excited that it will be on full display at our nation’s capital this holiday season for the entire country to see.”

The tree was cut down by Jim Scheff who is the owner of Minnesota-based company Scheff Logging and Trucking. He was also recently named the Minnesota “Logger of the Year.”

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