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RELEASE: Garofalo to host DFL Senators For Listening Session on Mining

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

St. Paul, MN—Representative Patrick Garofalo, R-Farmington, announced a community listening session that will take place on Tuesday, March 31st. The session will involve a panel discussion with two of Minnesota’s most respected legislators on mining: DFL Senators Tom Bakk and David Tomassoni. .The session will be hosted in Farmington and be focused on the importance and future of mining in Minnesota. 

“The future of mining in Minnesota is essential to the economic diversification of our entire state,” said Rep. Garofalo. “This meeting will give local residents the opportunity to learn how mining helps maintain a high quality of life for Minnesotans. I urge citizens of the district I represent to attend and learn about this important issue.”

Here are the details:

When:     Tuesday, March 31st

Time:      An informal social time will begin at 7:00 pm followed by the

                 listening session at 7:30 pm.

                 Location: Bourbon Butcher, 20700 Chippendale Ave, Farmington, MN 55024

The event is free of charge and open to the public with priority given to citizens of House District 58B.

For more information, contact Rep. Garofalo at rep.pat.garofalo@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-1069.

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