Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Here is an update with the latest news from the Capitol.
In this Issue:
Listening Sessions
Thank you again to everyone who came to my listening sessions in Maple Grove, Dayton and Rogers over the past few weeks! Your input is invaluable, and I appreciate all of the discussion on community priorities for the upcoming 2018 legislative session.
If you weren’t able to make a listening session, or if you find yourself with ideas or concerns about issues moving through the Legislature at any time this session, please don’t hesitate to call, email or set up an appointment with my office.
It is an honor and privilege to work for you in St. Paul!
Growing Jobs in the Northwest Suburbs
It was recently announced that Caisson Interventional plans to expand its Maple Grove facilities and create 50 new jobs. In support of the project, they received a $359,850 grant from the Job Creation Fund administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Caisson Interventional is a medical device company which has developed a heart valve replacement system.
It’s great to see businesses expanding, hiring and creating more good-paying jobs in the northwest suburbs!
Around the Community
Steak Fry Friday is here! The Osseo-Maple Grove American Legion is hosting a steak fry tonight from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Legion located at 260 4th Ave. SE in Osseo. The cost is $10 for steak, shrimp or fish dinner or $12 for a combo plate. The menu also includes baked potato, coleslaw, toast and coffee. All proceeds benefit the Legion Auxiliary programs.
Come back on Sunday for the Omelet Breakfast! Same location, different time. Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to noon the American Legion Riders will host an omelet breakfast. You pick the ingredients and watch the chefs cook. Cost is $9.00 and includes an omelet, toast, hash browns, coffee, juice and milk. There will also be a bake sale.
The Rogers, Otsego, Albertville, Dayton and St. Michael (ROADS) Education Foundation is hosting the annual Success Gala fundraising dinner on Thursday, February 22 at the Crown Room in Rogers. The proceeds are used to provide scholarships to deserving students in these five communities within District 728. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2EwZuCP
Peppin’s MinnTriv
Thank you to everyone who participated in the last Peppin’s MinnTriv Question. Here is last week’s question: This 1979 disco-hit was written by a Minneapolis-based group about their dream to head to New York City. The answer is Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
Congratulations to Mark Van Oosbree from Maple Grove for being last week’s winner!
Here is this week’s question:
The University of Minnesota developed this type of apple which also became Minnesota’s official state fruit in 2006.
The SECOND correct response will be featured in the next email update.
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In order to best represent our communities, I need to hear from you, so please don’t hesitate to contact my office at any time. My direct line is 651-296-7806. My email address is rep.joyce.peppin@house.mn and my mailing address is Room 459 State Office Building, 100 Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Joyce
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