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    Statewide Tour of 87 Counties in 86 Days is Now Underway

    8/8/2016 1:31:38 PM

    Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith will visit all of Minnesota’s 87 counties in 86 days, concluding their travels on or before October 25th
     
    ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith last week began their statewide tour of 87 counties in 86 days. Over the next eleven weeks, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith will travel to every county in the state, meeting face-to-face with community leaders, farmers, business owners, and Minnesotans from all walks of life. During their travels, the Governor and Lt. Governor will listen to Minnesotans’ ideas and concerns, discuss their priorities for a better Minnesota, and celebrate the achievements and aspirations of Minnesota families, businesses, schools, and communities.
     
    “One of the best parts of my job as Governor is meeting with Minnesotans where they live and work, discussing their hopes and dreams, and listening to their ideas and concerns," said Governor Dayton. "I look forward to traveling the state, and taking the good ideas of Minnesotans back to the Capitol."
     
    The Dayton-Smith “87 Counties in 86 Days” tour began last Monday, August 1st, at the expansion groundbreaking of Bell Laboratories, Inc. in Eagan, Minnesota (Dakota County). Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith are scheduled to conclude their travels on or before October 25th.
     
    “As I travel around Minnesota, I have learned that educators, small business owners and entrepreneurs, and other local leaders are coming up with some of the best ideas and new inventions in our state,” said Lt. Governor Smith. “As we work to build a state that works better for everyone, everywhere, we can learn a lot outside the Capitol. Governor Dayton and I look forward to meeting with people across the state, and putting their ideas to work at the State Capitol. Working together, we can and will build an even better Minnesota.”
     
    The First Ten Counties
    Below is a list of counties the Governor and Lt. Governor have visited so far, as well as the stops Governor Dayton has planned for this week. Additional details for upcoming visits and events will be announced in the Governor and Lt. Governor’s nightly schedules.
     

    Stop No.

    County

    Location

    Date

    1

    Dakota

    Governor Dayton participated in a groundbreaking celebration for the expansion of Bell Laboratories, Inc. in Eagan, Minnesota. This business expansion is expected to add 100 new jobs in Dakota County.

    Aug. 1

    2

    Nicollet

    Governor Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt toured the Saint Peter Security Hospital, in Saint Peter, Minnesota. They visited with staff and administrators, and discussed the need for additional funding to enhance safety and security at the facility for staff and patients.

    Aug. 2

    3

    Redwood

    Lt. Governor Smith provided remarks at Farmfest in Morgan, Minnesota. She visited with farmers and agriculture industry representatives and businesses from across Minnesota.

    Aug. 4

    4

    Marshall

    Governor Dayton will travel to Warren, Minnesota, to meet with the Northwest Regional Development Commission. This visit will be open to the press.

    Aug. 9

    5

    Kittson

    Governor Dayton will visit Lake Bronson State Park. This visit will be open to the press.

    Aug. 9

    6

    Roseau

    Governor Dayton will visit Polaris Industries in Roseau, Minnesota. Governor Dayton will meet with company leaders and employees. This visit will be closed to the press. The Governor will take questions from reporters following the meeting.

    Aug. 9

    7

    Lake of the Woods

    Governor Dayton will visit ANI Pharmaceuticals in Baudette, Minnesota. Governor Dayton will meet with company leaders and employees. (Note: Additional information for press will be issued before this meeting).

    Aug. 10

    8

    Koochiching

    Governor Dayton will visit Boise Paper in International Falls, Minnesota. Governor Dayton will meet with company leaders and employees. This visit will be closed to the press. The Governor will take questions from reporters following the meeting.

    Aug. 10

    9

    Saint Louis

    Governor Dayton will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the United Taconite Mustang Pellet project in Forbes, Minnesota. Governor Dayton will be joined by executives from Cliffs Natural Resources, Congressman Rick Nolan, and workers. This event will be open to the press.

    Aug. 11

    10

    Itasca

    Governor Dayton will visit Blandin Forestry in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Governor Dayton will visit with company leaders and employees. This visit will be closed to the press. The Governor will take questions from reporters following the meeting.

    Aug. 11
     
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