Opinion ID: 2215646
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Heading: Quantity of the Contacts

Text: While the exact quantity of the various contacts present here is not clear from the record, we are informed by the complaint that LaCrosse caused construction plans, specifications and other documentary materials to be sent into the State of Minnesota for the purpose of inviting bids on    the improvement of LaCrosse Municipal Airport   . Such solicitations were made both within and outside the State of Minnesota and LaCrosse received responsive bids from Minnesota corporations with their principal place of business in Minnesota. The same document informs us that inspections, discussions, negotiations, and construction planning occurred on a continuing basis in Minnesota. Whatever the precise quantity of the contacts, it seems safe to say that defendants or their representatives visited Minnesota in order to conduct business with plaintiffs on several occasions, during which they enjoyed the benefits and protections of the laws of this state. Bonhiver v. Louisiana Brokers Exchange of Baton Rouge, Inc., 255 F.Supp. 254, 259 (D.Minn.1966). Whatever the precise number, the contacts appear to have been numerous and fairly frequent or regular in occurrence. Such contacts support the exercise of jurisdiction.