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Minnesota and Wisconsin Explore Shared State Services      January 13, 2009
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle announced a nation-leading effort to identify potential shared services between their states.

MNSCU Takes Steps to Recruit Underrepresented Students      January 13, 2009
In light of Minnesota's rapidly diversifying population, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is taking additional steps to encourage more students of color and low-income students to attend college.

Global Hotdish at the Minnesota History Center      January 13, 2009
Where can you see a balloon artist, a Hmong comedian, Austrian alphorn players and wacky chickens? In a whimsical 90-minute, family-friendly variety show, of course!

Minnesota Fish Shelters Require Identification      January 13, 2009
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers remind ice anglers that all fish houses, dark houses, and portable shelters placed on the ice and left unattended overnight must be properly identified.

Agriculture, Health Officials Issue Product Advisory      January 12, 2009
A product advisory has been issued for King Nut peanut butter. Product contaminated with Salmonella bacteria was shipped to institutions in Minnesota.

2008 U.S. Senate Recount      January 12, 2009
The Secretary of State has developed an Election Center US Senate Recount web page. Recounts are typically administrative proceedings with the scope limited to the manual recount of the ballots validly cast for the office or ballot question and the declaration of the results.

Chicano Latino Affairs Council Day at the Capitol      January 12, 2009
CLAC and the state's Latino community will present a united platform this 2009 Legislative Session.

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.

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

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.

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