Health commissioner invites local officials to “Pitch the Commissioner”
Horseshoes and Healthy Communities
Minnesota Commissioner of Health Ed Ehlinger will visit several communities around the state this summer and fall, inviting local officials to join him in a game or two of horseshoes while they discuss important public health issues. Ehlinger is an avid fan horseshoes. His goal is to talk with local officials and community groups about strategies for making their communities healthier.
Videos
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Wright County "Pitch the Commissioner" event video, July 31. |
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State Health Commissioner Visits Stearns County |
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Rochester "Pitch the Commissioner" Event, July 6 kaaltv report |
Articles
Greetings from Moorhead, Minnesota, Commissioner Ehlinger's Blog
Health Commissioner Says State's Health is Slipping, Mankato Free Press
News Release
Health commissioner invites local officials to “Pitch the Commissioner”
Events
July 6, Rochester
July 31, Wright County
August 21, Albert Lea
August 27-29, Moorhead
September 18, Goodhue County
October 9, Stearns County
October 23 Nicollet County
October 29-30, Bemidji
If you are interested in pitching the commissioner, contact scott.smith@state.mn.us.
Contacting the Commissioner's Office
Mailing address:
P.O. BOX 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Street address:
Commissioner's Office
625 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55155-2538
651-201-5810
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