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Pork Congress 2019 to take place early February in Minneapolis

Peter Scharpe
Jan 22, 2019
Jan 22, 2019 Updated Jan 28, 2019

Pork producers gather on the trade show floor at the 2018 Pork Congress.

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MINNEAPOLIS – For the 52nd time, pork producers from across Minnesota will gather in the Twin Cities for the annual Minnesota Pork Congress. Held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Pork Congress takes place Feb. 5-6.

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