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Living Snow Fences Increase Highway Safety      January 9, 2009
Living snow fences increase highway safety, mobility during winter months. Plantings create a living snow fence, a natural barrier that disrupts the flow of wind-blown snow and keeps it from reaching the roadway.

December DWI Enforcement Results      January 9, 2009
A December-long statewide DWI enforcement effort resulted in 2,655 DWI arrests.

Gypsy Moth Battle Begins      January 9, 2009
State officials gearing up to battle gypsy moths in Minnetonka and Richfield this spring.

Minnesota Legislators Past and Present      January 9, 2009
Minnesota Legislators Past and Present, from the Legislative Reference Library, is the only comprehensive list of legislators who have served in the Minnesota Legislature since territorial times.

State Health Officials Announce Improvements to Newborn Screening Program      January 9, 2009
The measures are designed to address concerns about the long-term storage and use of infants' dried blood spots for non-screening purposes and to improve the information that new parents receive about all aspects of the program.

Volunteers Add $9.6 Million in Value to DNR      January 7, 2009
Nearly 35,000 citizens donated services valued at $9.6 million during 2008 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a variety of projects and programs. That's the equivalent of an extra 238 full-time staff.

2009 State of the State Address      January 7, 2009
Governor Tim Pawlenty announced that he will deliver his annual State of the State Address on Thursday, January 15 at 12:00 noon, from the Minnesota House Chamber at the State Capitol.

Shared Services Proposal to Reduce Costs for Schools      January 7, 2009
Governor Tim Pawlenty and key legislators announced a bipartisan proposal that will require Minnesota school districts and charter schools to combine efforts to reduce costs.

'Drive to Excellence' Reforms Savings      January 7, 2009
As a result of Governor Pawlenty's Drive to Excellence state government reform initiative, state and local governments will save an estimated $210 million on goods and services being purchased through Fiscal Year 2011.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report      January 6, 2009
This report includes the financial statements of the state, and the disclosures necessary to accurately present the financial condition and results of operations for the year then ended. There is also a supplement report prepared by Minnesota Management & Budget.

Traffic Deaths Decrease in 2008      January 6, 2009
The preliminary 2008 state traffic death count of 424 represents a dramatic 16 percent decrease in deaths from 2007, and the lowest fatality mark since 1944 when 356 motorists were killed.

Gas Station Signage      January 6, 2009
A comprehensive guide to labeling requirements for all Minnesota gas stations.

What's New at the Zoo in 2009?      January 5, 2009
The Minnesota Zoo is planning numerous special events throughout the year.

Renters' Insurance Information      January 5, 2009
What You Need to Know: Renters' Insurance

Cedar Street Best Route for Light Rail      January 5, 2009
Years of planning and analysis have identified the Cedar Street route as the best possible option for connecting the Central Corridor light rail with downtown St. Paul.

DNR's Northern Pike Rescue      January 5, 2009
Three Big Stone County lakes were recently stocked by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with approximately 2,500 'rescued' northern pike weighing from one-half to three pounds.

Minnesota Town Finances Report      January 5, 2009
State Auditor Rebecca Otto today releases the Minnesota Town Finances Report.

Cordless Drill Can Help Determine Ice Thickness      December 31, 2008
Several factors affect the relative safety of ice, like temperature, snow cover and currents. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a cordless, rechargeable electric drill is a new way to check ice conditions and the actual thickness.

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency: Seven Ways to Save in the New Year      December 31, 2008
Saving money will be a New Year's resolution for many Minnesotans, but reducing costs can also reduce the impact on the environment, saving the state additional money and resources on fewer cleanup projects.

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