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July 1, 2019 New Laws PUBLIC INFORMATION SERVICES 175 State Office Building Minnesota 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 House of 651-296-2146 800-657-3550 Representatives Fax: 651-297-8135 Melissa Hortman, Speaker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Updated: Aug. 27, 2019 You‘re invited to speak your mind Talk with legislators, voice your opinion at Minnesota State Fair Fairgoers are invited to weigh in on hot political topics and meet with legislators during their visit to the House of Representatives’ booth at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair. Among the booth highlights is the annual House opinion poll that draws the attention of around 10,000 participants and will, once again, be available. Fairgoers can let their opinions be known on a number of issues, including recreational marijuana use, firearm background checks and felon voting rights. Poll results are scheduled to be on the House website (www.house.mn) Sept. 3, the day after the fair closes. Also back is a photo opportunity as you stand behind of a replica of the House Speaker’s desk. Complete with flags and the Abraham Lincoln portrait, the display gives you a feel for what it is like to stand in this position of power. Be sure to find out the fascinating history behind the portrait. The House of Representatives exhibit is located in the Education Building on Cosgrove Street, just north of Dan Patch Avenue. The following is a list of representatives planning to attend (as of 9 a. m. Aug. 27). Thursday, Aug. 22 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville), Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Rena Moran (DFL-St. Paul), Rep. Jennifer Schultz (DFL-Duluth) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove), Rep. Jerry Hertaus (R-Greenfield) Friday, Aug. 23 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Diane Loeffler (DFL-Mpls), Rep. Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Rob Ecklund (DFL-International Falls), Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley) Saturday, Aug. 24 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Rep. John Huot (DFL-Rosemount) Sunday, Aug. 25 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Jack Considine Jr. (DFL-Mankato), Rep. Duane Quam (R-Byron) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Shelly Christensen (DFL-Stillwater), Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL-St. Paul) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Kristin Robbins (R-Maple Grove) Monday, Aug. 26 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Lyndon Carlson, Sr. (DFL-Crystal), Rep. Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. John Persell (DFL-Bemidji), Rep. Dan Wolgamott (DFL-St. Cloud) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Peter Fischer (DFL-Maplewood), Tuesday, Aug. 27 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa), Michael Howard (DFL-Richfield) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Steve Elkins (DFL-Bloomington) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove) Wednesday, Aug. 28 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Lisa Demuth (R-Cold Spring), Rep. Tony Jurgens (R-Cottage Grove) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Patty Acomb (DFL-Minnetonka), Rep. Heather Edelson (DFL-Edina) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), Rep. Steve Sandell (DFL-Woodbury) Thursday, Aug. 29 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Greg Boe (R-Chaska), House Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Rick Hansen (DFL-South St. Paul), Rep. Paul Torkelson (R-Hanska) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL-Roseville), Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) Friday, Aug. 30 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Eric Lucero (R-Dayton) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Shane Mekeland (R-Clear Lake) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Kristin Bahner (DFL-Maple Grove), Rep. Leon Lillie (DFL-North St. Paul) Saturday, Aug. 31 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Eric Lucero (R-Dayton), Rep. Tony Jurgens (R-Cottage Grove) 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Rep. Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL-New Brighton), Rep. Ami Wazlawik (DFL-White Bear Township) 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL-St. Paul) Sunday, Sept. 1 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Raymond Dehn (DFL-Mpls), Rep. Brad Tabke (DFL-Shakopee) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) Monday, Sept. 2 10 a.m. to noon: Rep. Tony Jurgens (R-Cottage Grove), Rep. Tou Xiong (DFL-Maplewood) Noon to 2 p.m.: Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL-St. Paul), Rep. Fue Lee (DFL-Mpls) - 30 - .
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