July 9, 2004   Contact:
  Ellen Quinn
Public Information Office(218) 726-2621
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

 

NEWS RELEASE

St. Louis County Officials Named to Statewide Program

St. Louis County Commissioner Joanne Fay and Land Commissioner Dave Epperly have been chosen for the Minnesota Agriculture and Rural Leadership (MARL) Program, it was recently announced. MARL leadership members will participate in a two year educational experience which includes nine instate sessions, an intensive study week in Washington, DC, and a two week international study tour.

The mission of MARL is to develop the skills of Minnesota agricultural and rural leaders so they may maximize their impact and effectiveness in local, state, national, and international arenas. Only 30 people are chosen statewide to participate in its prestigious program.

For more information about MARL, please contact them at: (507) 537-6280.

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