Minnesota State Fire Service Memorial Pipe Band members Richard Cady, left, & Lynn Ista, right, testify before the House Gov. Ops and Elections Committee March 9 in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Atkins, center, that would designate an official state pipe band.

Minnesota State Fire Service Memorial Pipe Band members Richard Cady, left, & Lynn Ista, right, testify before the House Gov. Ops and Elections Committee March 9 in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Atkins, center, that would designate an official state pipe band.