 Dear Neighbors, Happy New Year! The legislative session is just around the corner so mark your calendars for my upcoming Community Conversations, details are below. Hope to see you there! Hopkins Library (22 11th Ave. N., Hopkins)
Saturday, Feb. 1 – Noon-1:30 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 18 – 6:30-8 pm Edina Library (5280 Grandview Square, Edina)
Tuesday, January 28 – 6:30-8 pm
Saturday, Feb. 22 – 1:30-3 pm St. Louis Park Library (3240 Library Lane, St. Louis Park)
Saturday, Jan. 25 – 11:30 am-1 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 25 – 6:30-8 pm  MNSure Open EnrollmentThrough January 15, Minnesotans can sign up for 2025 health insurance through MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace. This is the annual opportunity for Minnesotans to shop, compare, and buy a private health plan. MNsure is the only place you can apply for financial help to lower the cost of your monthly insurance premium and out-of-pocket costs. Most Minnesotans who enroll through MNsure qualify for financial help. Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at rep.cheryl.youakim@house.mn.gov with questions or if you need assistance.  Keep in TouchPlease continue to contact me anytime at the email address listed above, or by phone, at 651-296-9889. Email is the quickest way to get in touch. You’re also welcome to follow me on my Facebook page for more updates from our communities and the State Capitol. Lastly, I'd like to thank my committee legislative assistant, Shamat Abraha, for her service to Hopkins, Edina, and St. Louis Park, as well as the Education Finance Committee as she embarks on a new journey with the House Taxes Committee. Thank you for all your work and dedication, Shamat! I'm pleased to welcome Robin Schmidt to the team as our new committee legislative assistant. Robin will also be working with the House Education Finance team this biennium. Stay warm this week!  Cheryl Youakim
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