League of Women Voters urges you to vote in the primary, Aug. 10.

The 2010 primary election has been moved up one month to Tuesday, Aug. 10. If you are not registered, you can do this on Primary Election Day at your polling place. For information on what you will need to register, polling place locations, or a list of candidates on your ballot, you can go to the League of Women Voters Minnesota Education Fund (LWVMNEF) online voter guide at www.vote.lwvmn.org. The 2010 LWVMNEF Online Voter Guide features information on candidates running for office, including governor, state, county and judicial offices. For those without Internet access, call the St. Louis County Auditor’s Office at 218-726-2385.

To prepare for the Primary, the LWVMN Media Partner KSTP will be broadcasting a debate on August 1, from 6 until 7 p.m. for the contested Democratic-Farmer Labor (DFL) Party gubernatorial race. There is no contest in the Republican gubernatorial race. The pre-primary debate will be shown on local ABC affiliates including WDIO Channel 10 in Duluth. A pre-general election debate to include the Republican, Independence, and DFL parties will be broadcast on ABC affiliated on October 24.

The LWV has been informing Minnesota voters about issues and candidates for 90 years. This nonpartisan political organization encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in LWV is open to women and men of all ages. For more information, call the LWV office at 218-724-0132 or 651-224-5445 or visit www.lwvmn.org.

The Primary Hotline number is 800-555-8772 staffed by LWV members at the KSTP studies the DAY OF THE PRIMARY ONLY

League of Women Votrs fall membership kick-off

LWV Duluth Chapter Fall Membership Kick-Off and LWV of Minnesota 2007 Fall Regional Workshop Saturday, September 29thS pirit Mountain, Moosehead Room, Duluth, MN 9:30- 9:45 a.m

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Registration 9:45-10:15 a.m

LWV Duluth Fall Membership Kick-Off 10:15 a.m.

Introduction of LWVMN Co-Presidents: Vivian Jenkins Nelsen, Judy Stuthman 10:30 a.m.

Local LWV Introductions 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

LWVUS Immigration Study: Judy Stuthman 11:15 - 11:45 a.m.

Win Friends and Influence People - Promoting LWV: Peggy Kvam11:45 - 12:15 p.m.

Action Report, Lobbyist Recruitment: Gwen Myers 12:15 - 12:45 a.m.

Lunch Break 12:45 - 1:00

State of Democracy Project: Susan Hoyt, David Brauer1:00 - 1:30 p.m. LWVMN Judicial Study: Helen Palmer, Miriam Simmons

1:30 p.m. Adjourn

This event is open to current members and those interested in joining the league. To attend just the Membership Kick-off is free - from 9:30-10:15.

The cost is $15.00 for both lunch and registration materials.

If you wish to just attend the workshops and not have lunch the cost is $5.00. Lunch will include: chicken salad on croissant with fresh fruit and dessert. (vegetarian requests available with prior registration only) RSVP's by Monday Sept. 24.

Late registrations may not be able to have lunch. To RSVP please contact LWV of Duluth at 218-724-0132 or Deb Ortman at 722-2421To register - go online at:http://www.lwvmn.org/members/FallWorkshopRegistration.aspPlease print this page and send in with a check made out to "LWVMN" for $15.00 to the LWVMN office:550 Rice StreetSt. Paul, MN55103

Find out more about the League of Women Voters of Duluth and activities scheduled for 2007-2008 and how you can join the league; then stay to meet the new Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota and find out state studies and activities.

Directions to Spirit Mountain Resort:Spirit Mt. is located off of I-35 as you enter Duluth from Proctor.Take exit 249 off of I35 and continue past McDonalds and the Country Inn and Suites, take a left after theRailroad bridge and another left at the marquee. The entrance is clearly marked with signs. Number for Spirit Mountain: (218) 628-2891 http://www.spiritmt.com/

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