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    Statement from Governor Mark Dayton on Jacob Wetterling Memorial Service

    9/25/2016 1:20:59 PM

    Governor has declared Saturday, October 22, 2016, to be “Jacob Wetterling Day” in Minnesota
     
    ST. PAUL, MN – Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement, following the memorial service for Jacob Wetterling. Governor Dayton attended the service earlier today.

    “Today is a very hard day for the Wetterling family and for all Minnesotans. Jacob’s tragedy profoundly affected all of us. On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my deepest condolences to the Wetterling family.”
     
    On Friday, Governor Dayton issued a proclamation declaring Saturday, October 22, 2016, to be “Jacob Wetterling Day” in the State of Minnesota, marking the 27th anniversary of his kidnapping. 
     
    You can read Governor Dayton’s proclamation here.
     
    There are currently 354 missing and endangered children in Minnesota. You can learn more about preventing child abduction and exploitation on the Missing Children Minnesota or Jacob Wetterling Resource Center websites.
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