DATE: August 1, 2002

CONTACT: Karen L. Dyck, Marketing Director
(612) 373-8478, by email to kdyck@felhaber.com

For Immediate Release

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - The Twin Cities law firm of Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A., is pleased to announce that Kareen R. Ecklund was recently elected to serve her 2nd four-year term on the Minnesota Humanities Commission(MHC) board. Last year she served as board chair and was recently appointed to serve as chair for the upcoming year.

The MHC inspires people to learn, to grow, and to give to their
communities by providing leadership, resources, and programs that
advance the study of the humanities-the foundation of democracy,
government, and civil life-and that enhance the work of schools,
colleges, and cultural organizations throughout our state. For more
information, log on to www.minnesotahumanities.org.

Kareen R. Ecklund provides general business advice to a variety of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. As a certified real property law specialist, she has particular expertise in all areas of concern to a real property owner, including finance and development, sales and purchases, leasing and property management. As a mediator and arbitrator listed on the State of Minnesota Alternative Dispute Resolution Neutrals Roster, she also assists opposing parties in resolution of contested matters.

Founded in Saint Paul in 1943, Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon and Vogt, P.A. has offices in Minneapolis and Saint Paul. With over 55 attorneys, the firm serves clients in the areas of corporate and commercial law, employee benefits, employment law, estate planning, health care, intellectual property, labor law representing management, litigation, real estate, transportation law, and workers' compensation.