Washington, DC —  Governor Mike Rounds, Senator Tim Johnson, Senator John Thune, and Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth announced today that U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Undersecretary Jeff Shane will visit Huron on Tuesday, October 3, 2006, to hear from supporters of the DM&E rail upgrade project.

Members of the media are also invited to join Senators Johnson and Thune at 2:30 PM CT for a pre-event briefing with agriculture, business, and community leaders aboard one of the DM&E's business cars.

A community forum will be held at 4:00 PM CT at the Crossroads Convention Center in Huron followed by a press availability with Undersecretary Shane.

Tuesday, October 3, 2006

What: Media Availability and Train Briefing
Who: Senators Johnson and Thune
When: 2:00 PM CT (Train Departs at 2:30 PM CT)
Where: DM&E Rail Yard
Dakota Avenue and Market Street, Huron, SD

What: Community Forum with DOT Undersecretary Jeff Shane
Who: Governor Rounds, Congressional Delegation, Community Leaders, and Affected South Dakota Industries
When: 4:00 - 5:30 PM CT
Where: Prairie Ballroom, Crossroads Hotel and Convention Center, Huron, SD