Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol
Advocacy for Northeastern Minnesota Priorities
We are Stronger Together: Be part of the collective voice helping represent Northeastern Minnesota and our regional business community.
Please join us for Duluth and St. Louis County Days at the Capitol February 12 and 13 as we advocate for several key legislative priorities for our community and region during the 2025 legislative session.
2025 Legislative Priorities
The 2025 legislative priorities include several key areas that will positively impact the region, including housing, economic development, childcare, workforce development, support for the 148th Fighter Wing and Duluth International Airport, key projects for the City of Duluth and St. Louis County, and several important bonding and policy related requests for our membership throughout the region.
These regional projects and funding requests are detailed within the 2025 Legislative Priorities Booklet. This booklet is mailed to Minnesota legislators, distributed at the Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol events, and available digitally.
What is Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol?
In its 28th year, Duluth and St. Louis County at the Capitol Days is the largest regional advocacy event in the state. The Duluth Area Chamber and Duluth Area Chamber Foundation are once again collaborating with the City of Duluth and St. Louis County, along with a record number of key community stakeholders and sponsors, to bring the voice of Northeastern Minnesota to elected officials at the state level. Together with a unified voice, advocacy efforts generated by this event aim to attract funding for regional projects, tell the stories of our challenges and opportunities, celebrate our accomplishments, and illustrate how Duluth and St. Louis County seek legislative support this year.
We had record attendance at the event last year, with over 500 guests attending the Grand Reception. 2025 is poised to be our biggest and best year yet. Throughout the first day, key stakeholders will meet with legislators from all over Minnesota to discuss priorities in NE MN. That evening, legislators and their staff join the contingency at the main event, an informal reception designed to promote continual dialogue. As a result of this event, lawmakers at the Capitol hear about our region’s legislative initiatives directly from those directly involved. On the morning of February 13, the formal event concludes with a legislative breakfast where we’ll hear directly from city, county and Chamber leaders, along with senior members of our local state delegation.
2025 D&SLC Event Details
28th Annual
Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol Days
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 and Thursday, February 13, 2025
St. Paul, Minnesota
Join us in St. Paul at one or both of these events:
Grand Reception
Legislators and their staff are invited to the Grand Reception to meet local stakeholders and discuss developments in the Northland. Visit vendor booths, enjoy local food and beverages and have our voices heard.
Wednesday, February 12
4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
Free to Attend (walk-ins welcome)
Location & Hotel Accommodations
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel
Location of Grand Reception & Legislative Breakfast
11 East Kellogg BLVD, Saint Paul, MN
The location of the Grand Reception and the Legislative Breakfast will be at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront Hotel. Please note that the conference room block and special group rate is no longer available; however, reservations can be made online or by calling the hotel at (651) 292-1900.
The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street , Saint Paul, MN
Room block no longer available; however, guests can call 1-800-292-9292 for a reservation.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown
- Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown St. Paul
- Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown
- Hotel 340
- Hyatt Place St. Paul / Downtown
- The Saint Paul Hotel
Please join us for Duluth & St. Louis County Days at the Capitol to help us support these important efforts.
Contact Us
For sponsorships, contact Kathleen Privette. For priorities, policy and strategy, contact Daniel Fanning.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the premier advocate for commerce and industry by facilitating interaction among business, government, education, labor, and the greater community by actively creating innovative opportunities for business to advance within local and global economies and encourages fairness in the political process by serving to help educate our members rather than endorsing or supporting political parties or affiliations.