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Klobuchar Features Breakfast Meats from Thielen's at "Minnesota Morning"

Family-owned Minnesota business has won national acclaim

June 9, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Bacon and sausage links from Thielen Meats, a family-owned business with outlets in Pierz and Little Falls, Minnesota, are the featured treats this month at U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s “Minnesota Morning,” a weekly gathering for constituents visiting the nation’s capital.

Thielen Meats has been nationally recognized by Martha Stewart and the New York Times for its bacon and other home-cured products.  The first store, in Pierz, was opened in the 1920s by Phil Thielen, the great-grandfather of today’s owners. 

“Local Minnesota businesses with long histories like Thielen Meats are woven into the fabric of our communities, our way of life and our memories,’’ Klobuchar said. “It’s always a pleasure when we can showcase a great Minnesota product like Thielen’s bacon.”

Klobuchar has visited dozens of Minnesota communities in recent months. After tasting favorite local foods at several stops, she decided to showcase these Minnesota specialties at the weekly Thursday morning coffee gatherings in her Washington, D.C., office.

Klobuchar recently served baked goods from Falls Baking Company in Fergus Fall and lefse, a traditional Norwegian soft flatbread made of potato flour, from Carl’s “Norwegian Maid” in Hawley, Minnesota. 

In coming months, Klobuchar plans to serve Flavored Butter from Create-It-Yourself in Mahnomen and Honey Crisp Apples from Emma’s Orchard in Belle Plaine. Minnesota Mornings will continue to feature potica, a traditional pastry from the Iron Range that Klobuchar’s grandmother used to make.

Klobuchar invites all Minnesotans who are visiting the capital to attend “Minnesota Morning” every Thursday when the Senate is in session.  They can hear from the Senator regarding her work in Congress, mingle with fellow Minnesotans visiting Washington, meet the staff, and take photographs with the Senator. To get more information on attending “Minnesota Morning’’ visit Senator Klobuchar’s Website at klobuchar.senate.gov or call her office at 202-224-3244.

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