Several candidates for governor will be in attendance at this weekend's Winter DFL Conference in the Minnesota Room at the Breezy Point Conference Center beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and concluding at noon Sunday, Feb. 1.
DFLers from the 6th and 7th congressional districts will join with those from the 8th Congressional District to provide this campaign workshop/candidate introduction opportunity to all interested DFLers. Area residents are welcome to attend.
Expected participants include State DFL Chair Brian Melendez, Associate Chair Donna Cassutt and State Attorney General Lori Swanson.
Candidates for governor, including former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton; Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner; state Sens. Tom Bakk and John Marty; and state Rep. Paul Thissen are expected to appear during the course of the weekend.
Workshops on candidate screening, voter identification and communication will be offered along with other opportunities to share information and ideas.
The conference dinner at 7 p.m. will be preceded by a social hour at 6 p.m., also in the Minnesota Room.
For more information, call (218) 568-5530.
