Carlton County Farmers Union will be holding a county meeting on Tuesday\, March 23 at 12\:30 p.m. at the Brickyard Restaurant in Wrenshall. Discussion on membership-building activities will be taking place. MFU Outreach Director Bruce Miller will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Mark Thell 218-384-3878.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100314T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://mfu.org/node/490 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/490 SUMMARY:Sunday\, March 14-Tuesday\, March 16 - National Farmers Union Convention\, Ramkota Hotel\, Rapid City\, South Dakota DESCRIPTION:The National Farmers Union convention will be held Sunday\, March 14-Tuesday\, March 16 at the Ramkota Hotel in Rapid City\, South Dakota. More information about the convention can be found at http\://nfu.org/about/convention or by calling the MFU state offices at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T220000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/491 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/491 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, April 13\, 2 p.m.-5 p.m. - Local Food 101\, Aitkin City Hall\, Aitkin DESCRIPTION:Local food 101 will be presented on Tuesday\, April 13 at the Aitkin City Hall in Aitkin. Cost will be $5/person. Speakers include Debbie Botzek-Linn (extension educator in food safety)\, Hill Herberg and Lowell Urban (Minnesota Department of Agriculture food inspectors)\, Kent Lorentzen (Grand Rapids Farmers' Market manager) and Joe Riehle (CSA farmer). This event is sponsored by Aitkin County Farmers Union and Minnesota Grown. FFI\: Aitkin County President Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/492 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/492 SUMMARY:Monday\, April 12\, 9\:30 a.m. - Spring Meeting\, Evergreen Eating Emporium\, 700 Highway 32 South\, Thief River Falls DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100412T203000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/493 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/493 SUMMARY:Monday\, April 12\, 1\:30 p.m. - Spring Meeting\, Eagle's Nest Cafe\, 101 1st Avenue NW\, Twin Valley DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/494 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/494 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, April 13\, 9\:30 a.m. - Spring Meeting\, Lakeside Cafe\, 180 South Lakeshore Drive\, Glenwood DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100413T203000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/495 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/495 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, April 13\, 1\:30 p.m. - Spring Meeting\, Country Kitchen\, 610 Highway 212\, Montevideo DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/496 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/496 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, April 14\, 9\:30 a.m. - Spring Meeting\, Freddie's Restaurant\, 825 Highway 65 South\, Mora DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100415T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100415T200000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/497 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/497 SUMMARY:Thursday\, April 15\, 1\:30 p.m. - Spring Meeting\, The Kitchen Restaurant\, 329 North Cedar Avenue\, Owatonna DESCRIPTION:FFI\: Minnesota Farmers Union state office at 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100406T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/501 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/501 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, April 6\, 11 am - Vivian Smith Farewell Party\, MFU State Office Conference Room DESCRIPTION:There will a farewell brunch for Office Manager Vivian Smith on Tuesday\, April 6 at 11 am at the Minnesota Farmers Union state office conference room. FFI\: Tim Schloe 651-288-4060.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100626T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100626T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/523 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/523 SUMMARY:Becker County picnic DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 26\, 12pm at Blanche Niemi home. Bring something for a potluck\, the bake sale and a lawn chair. FFI\: County President Roger Schaefer\, 218.334.4631\, or Blanche Niemi\, 218.375.3063.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100831T211000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://mfu.org/node/524 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/524 SUMMARY:Minnesota Cooks DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 31 at Carousel Park at the Minnesota State Fair. FFI\: www.minnesotacooks.net.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100613T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100615T143000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/525 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/525 SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 13-Tuesday\, June 15 - Focus On The Future Retreat\, Chase on the Lake\, Walker DESCRIPTION:We are asking county presidents to bring a young farmer couple who they believe would be a good addition to our organization\, and who may be interested in taking on a leadership role. Please call Bruce Miller or Janell Walter at the state office at 651-639-1223 for additional information.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100623T191500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100624T010000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/529 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/529 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, June 23\, 2\:15 p.m. - MFU/MFU Agency Golf Fun Day\, Mahnomen Country Club\, Mahnomen DESCRIPTION:The third annual Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Farmers Union Insurance Agency golf fun day (a benefit for Lake Sarah youth camp improvements) will be held on Wednesday\, June 23 at the Mahnomen Country Club in Mahnomen. The event will start at 2\:15 pm for the first nine holes\, with a dinner break starting at 6\:15 pm. You can golf for $30 or $40 respectively. A dinner meal will be furnished for the golfers\, or if anyone would like to come to dinner at a cost of $15 will cover dinner and the prizes. If you are interested in golfing\, donating prices or donating\, please contact Ken Pazdernik at pazdernik@loretel.net or 218-206-4499.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100520T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100521T010000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/538 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/538 SUMMARY:Thursday\, May 20\, 6 p.m. - Murray County Park\, Current Lake (Highway 91) DESCRIPTION:Will be grilling hot dogs prior to the meeting. Members are encouraged to bring a dish to pass. Everything else will be provided. FFI\: Murray County president Richard Vanderziel 507-879-3541.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100718T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100719T010000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/555 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/555 SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 18\, 6 p.m. - Chippewa/Laq Qui Parle/Yellow Medicine County Picnic\, Smith Park\, Montevideo DESCRIPTION:Potluck.
FFI\: Chippewa County President Dan Benson 320-875-2036\, Laq Qui Parle County President John Schmidt 320-668-2466 or Yellow Medicine County President Tim Velde 507-768-3532.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100627T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100627T190000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/556 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/556 SUMMARY:Sunday\, June 27\, Noon - Dakota County Picnic\, Dakota County Fairgrounds DESCRIPTION:Potluck. Please bring your old presciption eye glasses to donate to the Lion's Club. The Lion's Club Building is located on the Dakota County Fairgrounds at 4008 220th Street West in Farmington. FFI\: Brian Rohrenbach 612-554-9733.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100630T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100701T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/557 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/557 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, June 30\, 6\:30 p.m. - Douglas/Grant/Pope Picnic\, Jensen Farm\, Kensington DESCRIPTION:Potluck. The picnic will be held at Marv and Marlys Jensen's farm\, which is located at 4291 County Road 1 Southwest. Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Douglas County President Marv Jensen 320-965-2763\, Grant County President Bob Klaahsen 320-491-2481 or Pope County President Vernon Pooch 320-283-5158.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100715T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100716T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/558 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/558 SUMMARY:Thursday\, July 15\, 6\:30 p.m. - Kandiyohi County Picnic\, County Park #3\, Diamond Lake Shelter DESCRIPTION:The picnic will be held in Kandiyohi County Park #3 in the Diamond Lake shelter. Potluck with pork chops and beverages provided. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Legislative candidates have been invited. FFI\: Donnel Williamson 320-974-3403.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100801T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100801T200000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/568 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/568 SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 1 - Ottertail County Picnic\, John Swartz's Farm\, 51375 Rocky Ridge Road\, Henning DESCRIPTION:The annual Ottertail County picnic will be held on Sunday\, August 1 at the home of John Swartz\, 51375 Rocky Ridge Road in Henning. Congressman Collin Peterson\, Minnesota Representative Dan Skogan\, Minnesota Representative Mark Murdock\, Minnesota Representative Bud Nornes and other elected officials have been invited to attend this picnic and give a speech on what is happening in the current farm trends and markets.
MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.
Food will be provided at the picnic. Bring your appetite and questions.
For further information\, please contact John Swartz at 218-583-4287 or Dave Johnson at 218-736-7734.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100725T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100725T200000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/569 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/569 SUMMARY:Sunday\, July 25\, 1 pm - Aitkin County Picnic\, Berglund Park\, Palisade DESCRIPTION:Potluck lunch (beverage and dishes provided)\, followed by camp reports and songs by Farmers Union youth. MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Markell Vogt 218-927-2215 or John Grimsbo 218-845-2913.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100801T163000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100801T203000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/574 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/574 SUMMARY:Sunday\, August 1 - Todd County Farmers Union Picnic\, Clarissa Park\, Clarissa DESCRIPTION:Roast beef\, ham and all the trimmings will be served. The picnic will be $5.00 per person\, $4.00 per person for seniors\, and $20 per family\, with children under 5 served free.
There will be games\, bingo\, live music and door prizes.
MFU President Doug Peterson and other elected officials will speak.
FFI\: Todd County Secretary Judy Buhl 320-594-2914.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100909T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100910T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/576 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/576 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 9 - Waseca County Meeting\, Pizza Ranch\, Waseca DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Please eat on your own beginning at 5\:30 p.m.\, with the meeting starting at 6\:30 p.m. FFI\: Waseca County President David Clausen 507-234-6872.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100908T190000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/579 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/579 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, September 8 - Pine County Convention\, Amy's Cafe\, Sandstone DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Kay Hills 715-635-9521.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100920T010000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/580 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/580 SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 19\, 6 p.m. - Swift/Chippewa County Convention\, VFW\, Benson DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6 pm meal\, with meeting to follow. Local legislators invited. FFI\: Dan Benson (Chippewa) 320-875-2036 or Tom Clemen (Swift) 320-875-2020.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101026T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101026T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/581 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/581 SUMMARY:Monday\, October 25\, 7 p.m. - Goodhue County Convention\, Area 57 Cafe\, Wanamingo DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A broasted chicken dinner will be paid for by Goodhue County. FFI\: Pat Irrthum 507-824-1215 or pirrth@frontiernet.net
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101017T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101017T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/582 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/582 SUMMARY:Saturday\, October 16\, 7 p.m. - Becker County Convention\, Community Center\, Calloway DESCRIPTION:
MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Meals are $7.50 for ages 16 and up\, $5 for ages 5-15\, and under 5 eat free. FFI\: Roger Schaeffer 218-334-4631.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100910T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100910T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/583 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/583 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 9\, 7 p.m. - Renville County Convention\, Max's Grill\, Olivia DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A meal will be provided. FFI\: Joel Bakker 320-329-3829.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100916T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/584 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/584 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 16\, 6\:30 p.m. - Nobles/Rock County Convention\, Countryside Inn\, Adrian DESCRIPTION:
MFU President Doug Peterson and National Farmers Union Vice President of Government Relations Director Chandler Goule will be the guest speakers. FFI\: Tim Henning 507-472-8462 (Nobles) or Andy Steensma (Rock) 507-283-2581.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100920T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T023000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/585 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/585 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 20\, 6\:30 p.m. - Brown County Convention\, Railway Bar and Grill\, Sleepy Eye DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Social hour will begin at 6\:30 p.m. Order off menu at 7 p.m. Meeting will begin at 8 p.m.\, with election of officers and resolutions presented. Door prizes will be given away. FFI\: Jerome Graff 507-240-1346.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/586 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/586 SUMMARY:Saturday\, September 11\, 9 a.m. - Chicago-Isanti County Meeting\, North Branch Library\, North Branch DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The North Branch Public Library is located at 6355 379th Street. FFI\: Roger Eklund (Chisago) 320-396-2676 or Harold Eklund (Isanti) 320-396-2409.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100901T183000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/587 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/587 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, September 1\, 1\:30 p.m. - Franken Agricultural & Rural Issues Event\, Ripka Farm\, Ogilvie DESCRIPTION:Please join U.S. Senator Al Franken to discuss agricultural and rural issues at the Ripka dairy farm located at 1375 Delta Street in Ogilvie. The senator will take a short tour and then meet with MFU members to discuss issues. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or directions\, please contact Peter Ripka at 320-272-4510 or Wayne Boettcher 612-802-3124.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100913T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/591 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/591 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 13\, 6\:30 p.m. - Douglas/Grant/Pope County Convention\, Lakeside Inn\, Glenwood DESCRIPTION:MFU Membership Director Bruce Miller will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu. FFI\: Marv Jensen (Douglas) 320-965-2763\, Bob Klaahsen (Grant) 320-491-2481 or Vernon Pooch (Pope) 320-815-8360.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/592 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/592 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 20\, 7 p.m. - Crow Wing County Convention\, Borden Farm\, Merrifield DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The Borden Farm is located at 24966 Old Mill Road in Merrifield. FFI\: John Borden 218-765-3484.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T210000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/604 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/604 SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 19\, 2 p.m. - Kanabec County Convention\, Ripka Farm\, Ogilvie DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Relations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The John Ripka farm is located 3.2 miles south on County Road 10. FFI\: Bevan Beck 320-272-4787 or John Ripka 320-272-4367.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100920T010000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/605 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/605 SUMMARY:Sunday\, September 19\, 6 p.m. - Yellow Medicine County Convention\, Friendship Cafe\, Clarkfield DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Tim Velde 507-768-3532.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/606 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/606 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 20\, 7 p.m. - Nicollet/Blue Earth County Convention\, Swanny's Pizza\, Courtland DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Nicollet County President Bruce Hulke 507-359-2788 or Blue Earth County President John Thormodson 507-642-8039.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100922T023000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/607 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/607 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, September 21\, 7\:30 p.m. - Cottonwood/Murray County Convention - Community Center\, Storden DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Coffee and dessert will be served. FFI\: Cottonwood County President Merlyn Hubin 507-274-6245 or Murray County President Rich Vanderziel 507-879-3541.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/608 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/608 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 23\, 7 p.m. - Aitkin County Convention\, Kelly's Kitchen\, Palisade DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. $9/meal. Bring resolutions for MFU policy changes. FFI\: Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100923T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/609 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/609 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 23\, 6 p.m. - Big Stone County Convention\, Bobbi Jo's Cafe\, Beardsley DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6 p.m. roast beef dinner\, meeting to follow. FFI\: Larry Anderson 320-325-5212.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/610 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/610 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 27\, 7 p.m. - Jackson County Convention\, Pizza Ranch\, Jackson DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. 6 p.m. dinner on your own\, with 7 p.m. meeting to follow. FFI\: Gary Wilson 507-736-4225.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100927T053000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/611 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/611 SUMMARY:Monday\, September 27\, 6\:30 p.m. - Lyon County Convention\, Perkins\, Marshall DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. 6\:30 p.m. dinner\, meeting to follow. Perkins is located on U.S. Highway 59. FFI\: Alan Benz 507-530-6985.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T033000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/612 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/612 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, September 28\, 8\:30 p.m. - Stearns County Convention\, Charlie's Cafe\, Freeport DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. A meal of chicken and dressing will be served at 7\:30 p.m.\, with meeting to follow at 8\:30 p.m. Please RSVP. FFI\: Jerome Orbeck 320-548-3428.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/613 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/613 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 30\, 6\:30 p.m. - Kandiyohi County Convention\, Community Center DESCRIPTION:MFU Director of Government Reiations Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. A potluck supper is planned\, with beverage provided. FFI\: Donnel Williamson 320-974-3403.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100930T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/615 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/615 SUMMARY:Thursday\, September 30\, 5\:30 p.m - Polk/Multi-County Convention\, Lake Sarah Campground\, Erskine DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. This multi-county convention will include Polk\, Clearwater\, Kittson\, Mahnomen\, Marshall\, Norman\, Pennington\, Red Lake and Roseau counties. Burgers\, brats and beans will be served\, followed by an update on the improvement project at the camp. Counties will caucus to choose their delegates to the state convention and tend to any county business. FFI\: Allen Torpet 218-945-6634.
Lake Sarah Park and Campground is located at 38524 200th Avenue in Erskine.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101011T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/616 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/616 SUMMARY:Monday\, October 11\, 6 p.m. - Laq Qui Parle County Convention\, VFW\, Dawson DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. A pork chop dinner will be served at 6 p.m.\, with meeting to follow. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. FFI\: John Schmidt 320-668-2466.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/617 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/617 SUMMARY:Friday\, October 15\, 8 p.m. - Clay County Convention\, Senior Center\, Hitterdal DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Larry Jacobson 218-962-3453.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101120T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101121T190000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/620 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/620 SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 20 & Sunday\, November 21 - Minnesota Farmers Union 69th Annual Convention\, Ramada Plaza Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Farmers Union's 69th annual convention will take place at the Ramada Plaza Minneapolis\, located at 1330 Industrial Boulevard (I-35 at exit #22) on Saturday\, November 20 and Sunday\, November 21. Additional information will be added soon. FFI\: Janell Walter 651-639-1223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101005T003000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101005T023000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/623 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/623 SUMMARY:Monday\, October 4\, 7\:30 p.m. - Todd County Convention\, Clarissa Ballroom\, Clarissa DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Alan Perish 320-594-6586.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T053000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/624 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/624 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 7\, 6\:30 p.m. - Hubbard/Wadena County Convention\, Hilltop Supper Club\, Hubbard DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu. FFI\: Norton Berg 218-224-2127.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100928T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/625 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/625 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, September 28\, 7 p.m. - Dodge County Convention\, Daniel's Restaurant\, Kasson DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.. Order off the menu. FFI\: Glenn Hahn 507-365-8608.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/626 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/626 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, September 28\, 7 p.m. - Benton County Convention\, Jack and Jim's\, Duella DESCRIPTION:MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Jon Hansmeier 320-420-5604.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101006T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/627 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/627 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 6\, 6\:30 p.m. - Winona County Convention\, Country Kitchen\, Winona DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. The Country Kitchen is located on Highway 61 in Winona. FFI\: Janice Daley 507-523-3177.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/629 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/629 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 7\, 7\:30 p.m. - Wabasha/Olmsted County Convention\, Golf Club\, Zumbro Falls DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Senator Al Franken or aide has been invited to speak. Complimentary chicken supper to be served. Please let county president know if you plan to attend. FFI\: Wabasha County President Ed Jostock 507-753-2452 or Olmsted County President Jon Larsen 507-635-5201.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101007T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/630 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/630 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 7\, 11 a.m. - Carlton County Convention\, Lakeside View Restaurant\, Barnum DESCRIPTION:MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. The Lakeside View Restaurant is located at 3696 Main Street in Barnum. FFI\: Mark Thell 218-851-7718
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/631 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/631 SUMMARY:Monday\, October 11\, 7 p.m. - Morrison County Convention\, Royal Cafe\, Little Falls DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. A buffet dinner will be served at a cost of $11/person. FFI\: Mike Kliber 320-632-2222.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101014T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101015T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/632 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/632 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 14\, 6\:30 p.m. - Faribault/Freeborn County Convention\, Main St. Bar & Grill\, Alden DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA. Order off the menu at 6\:30 p.m. Door prizes will be given away. FFI\: 507-852-3465 or 507-553-6523.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101020T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101020T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/633 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/633 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 20\, 7 p.m. - Rice County Convention\, Perkins Restaurant\, Faribault DESCRIPTION:MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Perkins is locatedat 333 Western Avenue in Faribault. Dinner will be a choice of steak\, pork chop or chicken. Door prizes will be given away. FFI\: Stephanie Henriksen 507-645-7086.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101026T233000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101027T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/634 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/634 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 26\, 6\:30 p.m. - Steele County Convention\, Eagle's Club\, Owatonna DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. \; 6\:30 p.m. social hour\, 7 p.m. meal @ $10 per person\, with meeting to follow. \; The Eagle's Club is located at 141 E. Rose Street. \; Representative Al Juhnke\, Minnesota House Ag. Finance Committee Chair and Representative Kory Kath\, Minnesota House Ag Policy Committee member will be attending. \; FFI\: \; Trevor Jensen 507-456-8166 or 507-451-7619.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101012T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/635 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/635 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, October 12\, Noon - Le Sueur/Scott/Carver County Convention\, Eagle Ridge Restaurant\, Belle Plaine Golf Course DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. FFI\: Scott County President Don Entinger or Carver County President Scott Hoese 952-657-2223.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101006T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101006T153000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/640 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/640 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 6\, 9 a.m. - Traverse/Stevens County Convention\, Detoy's\, Morris DESCRIPTION:MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. Coffee and rolls will be served. FFI\: Tom Schuster 320-589-3245.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101013T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/641 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/641 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 13 - McLeod/Meeker County Convention\, Zellas Restaurant\, Hutchinson DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. Zellas Restaurant is located at 14 South Main Street in Hutchinson. Lunch will be furnished -- order off the menu. FFI\: MFU Membership Director Bruce Miller 651-288-4064.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101025T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101025T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/642 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/642 SUMMARY:Sunday\, October 24\, 7 p.m. - Sibley County Convention\, Prairie House Restaurant\, Gaylord DESCRIPTION:MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. Order off the menu at 7 p.m.\, with meeting to follow.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101027T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101027T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/672 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/672 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, October 27\, 6 p.m. - Washington County Convention\, Stella's\, Forest Lake DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Farmers Union President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. \; Stella's is located 1/2 mile east of Highway 61 on Highway 97 at 7050 Scandia Trail. \; FFI\: \; John Waller 651-426-7331.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101028T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101029T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/675 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/675 SUMMARY:Thursday\, October 28\, 6 p.m. - Pennington\, Red Lake\, Roseau\, Marshall County Convention\, Plummer Leg DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA. \; Order off the menu. \; The American Legion is located at 150 Central Avenue West in Plummer. \; FFI\: \; Pennington County President Korydon Chervestad at 218-796-5554\, Red Lake County President Steve Linder at 218-796-5331 or Marshall County President Steve Sparby at 218-459-3316.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T050000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/676 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/676 SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 4\, 6 p.m. - Norman County Convention\, Crossroads Diner\, Twin Valley DESCRIPTION:MFU Legislative Director Thom Petersen will be the guest speaker. \; Order off the menu. \; Door prizes to be given away. \; The Crossroads Diner was formerly the Eagle's Nest Cafe and is located at 101 1st Street in Twin Valley. \; FFI\: \; Norman County Vice President Pam Pederson 218-356-8668.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T053000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101104T053000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/677 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/677 SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 4\, 6\:30 p.m. - Redwood County Convention\, Riley's Tavern\, Wanda DESCRIPTION:The Redwood County convention will be held in the Rose Room at Riley's Tavern in Wanda\, which is located at 106 West Main Street.
MFU Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker.
FFI\: Richard Berg 507-723-4354.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101106T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101107T013000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/680 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/680 SUMMARY:Saturday\, November 6 - Isanti/Chisago County Convention\, Glenn Johnson's Home\, North Branch DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker TBA. \; Glenn Johnson's home is located at 6404 285th Ave. NE in North Branch. \; A potluck supper will be served. \; FFI\: \; Chisago County President Roger Eklund 320-396-2676 or Nancy Teich at 320-629-2233.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101112T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/683 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/683 SUMMARY:Friday\, November 12\, Noon - Mower County Convention\, Grumpy's Restaurant\, Grand Meadow DESCRIPTION:Grumpy's is located on Minnesota Highway 16. \; Order off menu. \; Please bring resolutions for the state convention. \; Delegates to the state convention will be nominated. \; FFI\: Dori Klein 507-843-4560.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101119T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101119T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/684 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/684 SUMMARY:Thursday\, November 18\, 7 p.m. - Wright County Convention\, Lake Region Co-op\, Maple Lake DESCRIPTION:The Lake Region Co-op is located at 4825 State Highway 55 Northwest in Maple Lake. \; FFI\: \; Brian Yager 612-998-5587.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110114T183000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110114T203000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/706 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/706 SUMMARY:Friday\, January 14\, 1\:30 p.m. - West Ottertail County Meeting\, Cafe 116\, Fergus Falls DESCRIPTION:MFU President Doug Peterson will be the guest speaker. \; Cafe 116 is located at 116 South Union Avenue in Fergus Falls. \; FFI\: \; Dave Johnson 218-736-7734.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T160000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/730 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/730 SUMMARY:Saturday\, February 12\, 11 a.m. - East Ottertail County Meeting\, Pizza Ranch\, Perham DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Gary Wertish will be the guest speaker. \; Mark Murdock has been invited. \; The meeting will take place in the basement of the Pizza Ranch in Perham\, located at 121 2nd Avenue SE. \; FFI\: \; East Ottertail County President John Swartz 218-583-4287 or East Ottertail Vice President Dean Lubitz at 218-346-4274.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110222T000000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110222T020000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/731 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/731 SUMMARY:Monday\, February 21\, 7 p.m. - Aitkin County Biofuels Meeting\, Fireside Inn\, McGregor DESCRIPTION:The Fireside Inn is located at 1415 Meadows Drive in McGregor. \; Coffee and dessert will be served. \; Ross Wagner\, director of economic development for Aitkin County and Clayton and Marie McNeff from Evercat Biofuels will be the guest speaker. \; Topic of discussion\: \; Growing of biofuel plants (Pennycrest and Camallia). \; FFI\: \; Aitkin County President Markell Vogt 218-927-2215.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110212T140000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/732 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/732 SUMMARY:Tuesday\, April 12-Thursday\, April 14 - Spring Fly-In\, Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:There will be a spring fly-in to Washington\, D.C. Tuesday\, April 12-Thursday\, April 14. \; Please call Thom Petersen at the state office for additional information.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110309T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110309T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/755 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/755 SUMMARY:Wednesday\, March 11\, Noon - Pine County Meeting\, Amy's Cafe\, Sandstone DESCRIPTION:Order off the menu. \; FFI\: \; Pine County President Kay Hills 715-635-9521.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120521T161448Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110304T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110307T170000Z UID:http://mfu.org/node/945 URL;VALUE=URI:http://mfu.org/node/945 SUMMARY:Sunday\, March 4-Wednesday\, March 7 - National Farmers Union Convention\, Omaha\, Nebraska DESCRIPTION:The NFU 2012 convention will be held Sunday\, March 4-Wednesday\, March 7 in Omaha\, Nebraska. \; Hotel information is available at\:
http\://www.nfu.org/events/2012-convention
A full schedule of events and other information will be coming soon.
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