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The Northwest Company Fur Post is in jeopardy of closing because of potential cuts to the Minnesota Historical Society. In an effort to balance a $ 4.6 billion deficit, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, the House and Senate are proposing cuts between seven and 15-percent to the Historical Society. This could ultimately mean closing three historic sites, including Pine City’s Northwest Company Fur Post.
Pine City Mayor Jane Robbins and Fur Post Manager Patrick Schifferdecker on the “First Thing in the Morning Show with Courtney Foxx.”:
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The Fur Post attracts over 13,000 visitors to the city every year. It currently employs 20 people, four full time employees and 16 part-time. In August, 1972 it received National Register of Historic Sites status.
State Officials to contact in support of the Northwest Company Fur Post:
Rep. Tim Faust
567 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155
651-296-0518 or 800-704-8185
Governor Tim Pawlenty
Office of the Governor
130 State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
Senator Tony Lourey
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room 303
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651.296.0293
Economic Development and Housing Budget Division Committee
Senator David J. Tomassoni, Chair
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Room 317
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651.296.1388
Cultural and Outdoor Resources Finance Division Committee
Representative Mary Murphy, Chair
343 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651.296.2676