Shakopee Chamber Hosting Appreciation Open House for Sen. Claire Robling

(The following is a press release from the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce.)

The Shakopee Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be hosting an appreciation open house for Sen. Claire Robling on Wednesday, November 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Turtle’s 1890 Social Centre in Shakopee and the public is invited.

Those in the community and surrounding areas are welcome to join us as we celebrate and honor the retirement of Senator Robling and thank her for the many years of service she has dedicated to our community and those in District 35. Stop by anytime between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to pass along your thanks and well wishes! Refreshments will be served.

There is no cost to attend this special event. RSVP’s to estrom@shakopee.org are appreciated but not required. Please visit www.shakopee.org for additional information. Contact Emily Strom with questions, (952) 445-1660 or estrom@shakopee.org.

 Claire Robling served as a member of the Minnesota Senate representing District 35, which includes portions of Carver, Le Sueur, Scott and Sibley counties. Robling was first elected to the Senate in 1996, and was re-elected in 2000, 2002, 2006 and 2010.

Most recently, Robling served as chair of the Senate Finance Committee as well as serving as a member of the Senate's Higher Education and Local Government and Elections committees. Legislatively, she focused on family and early childhood, transportation, taxes, education, and the environment. You can learn more about Robling and her legislative career by visiting www.senate.leg.state.mn.us.