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Frequently
Asked Questions
About Senator Frederickson's office:
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How
do I address Senator Frederickson when I write?
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What
is the Senator's office address, e-mail address, and phone number?
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Who is Senator
Frederickson's staff?
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Will
the Senator read and respond to my letter?
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Will
the Senator meet with my school/organization?
About the Minnesota Senate:
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How many
members are in the legislature?
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Who is
allowed on the floor of the Senate?
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Are
visitors allowed to attend sessions of the Senate and House?
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Where do I park
when I visit the Capitol?
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What
public services are available in the Capitol?
About Senator
Frederickson's office
How
do I address Senator Frederickson when I write?
The Honorable Dennis
Frederickson, Senator Frederickson or Sen. Dennis Frederickson.
What
is the Senator’s office address, e-mail address, and phone number?
The street address is 139 State
Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. The office phone
number is 651-296-8138. Senator Frederickson does not
have voice mail. His e‑mail
address is
sen.dennis.frederickson@senate.mn.
Who
is Senator Frederickson's staff?
The Senator has one staff member:
his Legislative Assistant, Wendy Haavisto. Wendy is in charge of the office’s
daily activities. She also handles the Senator’s calendar, so you need to talk
to her if you want to schedule an appointment. She can be contacted at
651-296-8138.
Will
the Senator read and respond to my letter?
Yes. The Senator’s constituents
are important to him. He makes every effort to respond to concerns in a timely
manner.
Will
the Senator meet with my school/organization?
Yes, although it does depend on
his schedule. For example, during the legislative session he spends most of his
time in St. Paul and cannot get back to the district easily. Call his
Legislative Assistant, Wendy Haavisto, at 651-296-8138 to determine when the
Senator can meet.
About the Minnesota Senate
How
many members are in the legislature?
There are 67 Senators and 134 Representatives for a total
of 201 members. Each Senate district is divided into two House districts.
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Who
is allowed on the floor of the Senate?
The general public is not allowed on the Senate
floor. The only people admitted to the floor of Senate Chamber are members of
the Senate and House, constitutional officers, former governors of Minnesota,
judges of the Trial and Appellate Courts, members of Congress, members of the
press, and Senate staff.
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Are
visitors allowed to attend sessions of the Senate and House?
Yes. Public galleries are accessible from the third floor
of the Capitol. No passes are required except for opening day and when the
Legislature meets in joint session. The Sergeant at Arms may be contacted for
seats for groups in the galleries. No visitors are allowed on the floor of the
Senate. No smoking is permitted on the floor of the Senate or in the galleries.
Photos are prohibited. Applause, demonstrations, food, and beverages are also
prohibited in the galleries.
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Where do I park when I
visit the Capitol?
Public
metered parking is available at Lot Q, north of the Capitol at Cedar Street and
Sherburne Avenue; Lot AA, across from the State Office Building at Aurora Avenue
and Rice Street; and the orange level of the Centennial Building Ramp at Cedar
Street and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. All-day parking is available in
Lot Q and the Centennial ramp. Public street metered parking is available along
John Ireland Boulevard and Fuller Avenue, which are near the Transportation
Building. St. Paul meter patrols will issue tickets for expired parking.
Outdoor
handicapped parking is available in Lot N, which is on the northwest side of the
Capitol, and in Lot F. Indoor handicapped parking is available on the blue level
of the Centennial Office Building Ramp; and on the entry level of the
Administration Building Ramp (two stalls).
Since
parking is limited during legislative sessions, busing may be easier. Freeway
express bus service is available. Call the Metropolitan Transit Commission (MTC),
(612) 827-7733, for your specific route information.
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What
public services are available in the Capitol?
There is a cafeteria in the basement of the Capitol, and
there are cafeterias in the other state office buildings. During session, a
quick lunch counter is located on the second floor of the Capitol.
Tours of the Capitol are given on the hour every day.
Contact the Information Desk on the first floor of the Capitol for group tours.
The telephone number is 651-296-2881.
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