State Senator Dan Skogen is urging citizens, business owners and local government officials to attend one of the local meetings being held throughout the region on Jan. 16 and Jan. 23, in preparation for the Legislature going back into session in February.

State Representatives Bud Nornes and Mark Murdock will also be on hand at the hearings held in the areas they represent.

“The meetings are an opportunity to talk to us faceto face on issues before the 2010 Legislature, like balancing

the state’s budget, passing a capital investment

bill and ag and rural economic development

issues,” said Sen. Skogen. “We’re here to listen and

answer your questions.”

SATURDAY, JAN. 16:

8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Shoreline Café, Battle Lake

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Farmhouse Café, Underwood

11a.m.-noonD a l t o n Café, Dalton

1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Café 116, Fergus Falls

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Riverside Café, Pelican Rapids

SATURDAY, JAN. 23:

8 a.m. - 9 a.m. The Spot Café, Staples

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Boondocks Café, Wadena

11 a.m. - noon J’s Family Restaurant, Sebeka

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cottage House Café, Menahga

2p.m.-3p.m.C re a m - ery Restaurant, New York Mills

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wild Goose Restaurant, Perham

5 p.m. - 6 p.m. McKanes Restaurant, Henning