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TOWNHALL MEETINGS: Individual legislators

Many State legislators hold townhall meetings and community listening sessions. Call your state legislators for dates — this is an opportunity to ask their opinion about animal issues. To find out who represents you, go to: Minnesota District Finder.

Please email Animal Folks MN with information about meetings in your community and we will post it for others to see.

SEASONAL: Community Events and County Fairs

Help spread the word about inhumane dog and cat breeding in Minnesota and what actions people can take by attending a County Fair or local community event. Fairs are typically held in the Summer and Fall. Also inform others through flea markets, farmer's markets and dog parks. (Please check event policies prior to handing out literature.)

Source: Minnesota County Fairs

MINNESOTA STATE FAIR: Meet legislators and candidates

The Minnesota State Fair is held late August/early September. Many legislators and candidates were at the Minnesota State Fair to greet the public and answer questions.

For further State Fair details go to: MN State Fair

PLEASE NOTE:

• IMPORTANT: Please obtain approval prior to distributing information. Events/fairs may impose a fee or conditions on what can be distributed.

• You may want to contact a local humane society in the area to see if they plan to attend the fair or event. If so, you may be able to join their table or provide them with the information.

• Please direct people to www.AnimalFolksMN.org to learn more about inhumane dog and cat breeding in Minnesota.

• Link to materials that can be printed and distributed is below.

DOWNLOADABLE MATERIALS

Communication materials have been created for you to download, print and distribute at events within your community. To review, go to Downloads on this website.  

NOTE: There are a variety of messages and photos used in these materials. Choose what you feel is appropriate for your own community. Some photos are graphic and may be disturbing for some people to see. Please be respectful in how they are distributed.

If you run into questions which you can't answer, please direct people to the website. They can contact us directly or you can take their name, email us and we'll help you.