SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – DFL lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives today announced new details for a series of Community Conversations outside of the Capitol to address the soaring cost of insulin and prescription drugs.
The meetings, taking place in Burnsville, Richfield, St. Cloud, and Shorewood over the next several weeks, are an opportunity for Minnesotans to share personal stories with elected officials, learn about solutions under discussion at the Legislature, and put pressure on Big Pharma to end price gouging.
All events are free and open to the public. Members of the press are invited to attend:
Burnsville Community Conversation
WHERE: Diamondhead Education Center (Savage Conference Room), 200 Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, 55337
WHEN: Monday, September 16; 1:00 PM.
Richfield Community Conversation
WHERE: Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Ave, Richfield, 55423
WHEN: Thursday, September 19; 6:30 PM.
St. Cloud Community Conversation
WHERE: Great River Regional Library (Array Room), 1300 W St., Germain St, St Cloud, 56301
WHEN: Saturday, September 21; 10:00 AM.
Shorewood Community Conversation
WHERE: Shorewood Community Center, 5735 Country Club Rd, Minnetrista, 55331
WHEN: Monday, September 23; 7:15 PM.
On Thursday, September 26 at 1:00 PM, the Health and Human Services Finance Division will hold a formal public hearing in Room 200 of the State Office Building to share stories and ideas from the Community Conversations.