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Communications and Planning

Communications and Planning direct the agency’s communications and legislative affairs work. The division oversees the Minnesota Office of Continuous Improvement, State Register, Mailing List Services, and partners with various public institutions, nonprofits, corporations, and other key partners to pursue innovative solutions and business efficiencies across state government.

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Ave
St. Paul, MN 55155

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Communications and Planning Contacts

Curt Yoakum
Assistant Commissioner, Communications and Planning
Phone: (651) 201-2771
Email: Curtis.Yoakum@state.mn.us

Julie Bayerl
Legislative Director
Phone: (651) 201-2568
Email: Julie.Bayerl@state.mn.us

Julie Nelsen 
Communications Director
Phone: (651) 201-2565
Email: Julie.J.Nelsen@state.mn.us

Vic Thorstenson
Communications Officer
Phone: (651) 201-2770
Email: Victor.Thorstenson@state.mn.us

Grady McHugh
Communications Officer
Phone: (651) 201-2596
Email: Grady.McHugh@state.mn.us

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