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Klobuchar Features Fergus Falls Bakery at "Minnesota Morning''

Serves treats from popular western Minnesota bakery

May 22, 2008

Washington, D.C. – Bakery goods from Falls Baking Company of Fergus Falls are the featured treat this month at U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar’s “Minnesota Morning,” a weekly gathering for constituents visiting the nation’s capital. Owned and operated by a young couple, Traci Kromenaker and Scot Erickson, Falls Baking Company has attracted customers from throughout western Minnesota to Fergus Falls and contributed to the town’s economic revitalization.

“Falls Baking Company is a great example of a homemade Minnesota business – the kind that keeps our rural communities strong and vibrant,’’ Klobuchar said. “Plus, their scones are delicious.’’

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 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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