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\nWe will be announcing the winners of the 2025 Taste of Marshall and present their plaques to them at the event.
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\n2025 Keynote Speaker
\nMinnesota Grocers Association:
\nPatrick Garofalo
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\n\nPatrick Garofalo is a lifelong resident of Minnesota\, born in St Paul and a graduate of Minnesota State University &ndash\; Mankato. During his 20 years of service in the Minnesota House of Representatives\, Patrick also continued to work full time in the private sector as a network engineer. During his time in the legislature he served as the Chairman of Committees with jurisdiction over education\, economic development and energy policy. He is a nationally recognized expert on energy policy\, a leader on technology issues and has also been an outspoken advocate for the legalization of sports gambling in Minnesota.
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\n\nLast year\, Patrick was hired as President of the Minnesota Grocers Association\, an over 125 year old organization that represents Minnesota&rsquo\;s food industry from farm to fork. \;He currently lives in Lakeville with his wife Julie and their 2 puppies Shadow and Kira.
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\n11:30-12:00 | Registration &\; Lunch
\n12:00-12:15 | Annual Review &\; Report
\n12:15-12:30 | Annual Awards\, Outgoing Board Members\, Taste of Marshall Winners
\n12:30-1:00 | Keynote Speaker
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\nThank You to Our Event Sponsors!
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