THIEF RIVER FALLS — The Minnesota Farmers Union is sponsoring two People's Town Halls in Northern Minnesota, Wednesday and Thursday, April 8-9.
The first is 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Heritage Community Center in Thief River Falls, and the second is noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Blandin Foundation in Grand Rapids.
The events are free and open to the public, regardless of whether you are a farmers union member.
The town halls are meant to be an opportunity for community members to share how they want elected officials to act to strengthen family farms, build vibrant communities, improve health care and give everyone opportunities to thrive.
“Across the state, Minnesotans are coping with challenges and managing uncertainty. Grocery prices keep rising while the prices paid to farmers are stagnant or falling, and some farmers are struggling to get financing to plant a crop this spring," said Gary Wertish, Minnesota Farmers Union president, in a news release.
"Health care premiums jumped again in the new year, forcing some people to go without health insurance because they can’t afford to pay the premium. At the same time, it’s getting harder just to access healthcare with clinic closures happening across the state. And now some families are afraid to leave their home to go to work or even school."
Pre-registration for the events is requested.
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