Press Release: Auditor Blaha to meet with local officials in Northwest Minnesota over the course of two days

St. Paul, MN - State Auditor Julie Blaha will be meeting with local officials from five counties in Northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, October 7th and Wednesday, Oct. 8th. They include Morrison, Hubbard, Becker, Clay, and Douglas Counties. Auditor Blaha will also be visiting with the Mayor of Moorhead during her trip.

Prior to these meetings, Auditor Blaha said, "I always look forward to hearing what local officials have to say. Our satellite office is Moorhead serves the Northwest region of the state, so these conversations are critical."

"County commissioners, mayor, treasurers and local auditors are the lifeblood of our local communities and I look forward to spending time with them this week," Blaha added. "I believe that by building stronger connections, we can build stronger communities."

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The Office of the State Auditor is the constitutional office that oversees nearly $40 billion in local government finances for Minnesota taxpayers. The Office of the State Auditor helps to ensure financial integrity and accountability in local government financial activities. Julie Blaha is Minnesota’s 19th State Auditor. Follow us on Twitter @MNStateAuditor.