Contact Officials/Media

What others are saying...

See what Al Gore (@algore) Tweeted on Feb 13:
"Building more fossil fuel pipelines is reckless and many proposed routes are racist. I stand with those opposing the Keystone, DAPL, MVP, Line 3, and Byhalia pipelines." https://twitter.com/algore/status/1360703896012914697?s=20

See this letter sent from MN legislators to President Biden on Feb 5: click here

See also what environmental pioneers of the 70's did to protect Minnesota's natural resources in law: click here

Want to add your voice?

Consider attending a debate, going to a ‘meet-and-greet’, calling into a radio program, responding to a post on Facebook, or writing a letter-to-the-editor. Read this to learn how you can "birddog" the issues we care about.

The governor's e-mail contact form is here: https://mn.gov/governor/contact/

Here’s the contact information for Governor Walz.

Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan
130 State Capitol
75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Telephone Numbers
Telephone: 651-201-3400
Toll Free: 800-657-3717
Minnesota Relay: 800-627-3529
Fax: 651-797-1850

Here are some key things you should always and never do in writing to your elected representatives and officials:

Always

Be courteous and respectful without "gushing."
Clearly and simply state the purpose of your letter.
Say who you are. Anonymous letters go nowhere. Even in email, include your correct name, address, phone number and email address. If you don't include at least your name and address, you will not get a response.
State any professional credentials or personal experience you may have, especially those pertaining to the subject of your letter.
Keep your letter short -- one page is best.
Use specific examples or evidence to support your position.
State what it is you want done or recommend a course of action.
Thank the member for taking the time to read your letter.

Never

Use vulgarity, profanity, or threats. The first two are just plain rude and the third one can get you a visit from the Secret Service. Simply stated, don't let your passion get in the way of making your point,
Fail to include your name and address, even in email letters.
Demand a response.

SAMPLE Letter begins here

Dear Honorable [Elected Official name here]:
(If letter is going to PCA or DNR use Dear Commissioner [last name]:

My name is ________________, and I live in fill in your town, state. Northern Minnesota's precious lake country is at risk. [You may wish to add your personal connection to this area of the state]

Please add some additional facts to your letter that support why you feel the PUC made the wrong decision. Consider the information you have reviewed here and other sources.

I think this is a critical juncture for all Minnesotans. The Enbridge proposed pipeline route will jeopardize Minnesota's land, lakes, and livelihoods.

Thank you for your service to the citizens of the State of Minnesota.
Respectfully submitted,

your name
address
phone number

Also please consider sending a letter to your local and regional newspapers stating reasons for your opposition to Enbridge's proposed route across northern Minnesota. Following are links and locations to send your letters:

Mpls STAR TRIBUNE/STRIB:
http://www.startribune.com/opinion/115289839.html

PIONEER PRESS:
http://www.twincities.com/letters/ci_23946777/submit-letter-editor

FARGO FORUM:
http://www.inforum.com/users/letters-editor-0/contact

DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/users/letters-editor/contact

ROCHESTER POST BULLETIN:
letters@postbulletin.com

BEMIDJI PIONEER:
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/users/matt-cory/contact
Matt Cory Editor (218) 333-9774

BRAINERD DISPATCHBrainerd editor and associate editor info:
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/users/matt-erickson/contact
http://www.brainerddispatch.com/users/andrew-pucko/contact

PARK RAPIDS ENTERPRISE:
sgeisen@parkrapidsenterprise.com
Shannon Geisen Editor (218) 732-3364

NORTHWOODS PRESS
PO Box 28, Nevis MN 56467
218-652-3475 info@northwoodspress.com