Dayton leads delegation of 50 to China

Gov. Mark Dayton leaves on a week-long trade mission to China on Friday, and he says an important part of the trip will be the opening of a new economic development office there. Dayton leads a delegation of 50 that includes representatives from business, agriculture and higher education.

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BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Jun 8, 2012

Gov. Mark Dayton leaves on a week-long trade mission to China on Friday, and he says an important part of the trip will be the opening of a new economic development office there. Dayton leads a delegation of 50 that includes representatives from business, agriculture and higher education.

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