Governor rallies behind Noranda employees, pledges his support

Gov. Jay Nixon visits with Noranda employees during a visit at the Marston facility on Friday. Nixon spoke about his focus on helping the company pick up the pieces from the devastating ice storm as well as falling aluminum prices. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

MARSTON -- Noranda Aluminum's hopes of rebuilding and returning to full production got a little brighter on Friday.

Gov. Jay Nixon stopped at the facility and pledged his support to the company, a major employer in southeast Missouri. During the stop, he visited with company officials, spoke to employees, and also took a tour of the facility.

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