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Governor Dayton placed his vote in Minnesota's general election

Governor Dayton voted November 6, 2012 in Minnesota's general election.

Kick off of the Second Annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener

Governor Dayton kicked off the Second Annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Marshall, Minnesota.

Governor Dayton hosts reception for The King and Queen of Sweden

Governor Mark Dayton held a reception for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and 150 guests at the Governor’s Residence.

Dept. of Education slashes paperwork for special education teachers

Governor Dayton congratulated Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and the state Dept. of Education for reducing excessive paperwork on Minnesota’s special education teachers.

Lt. Governor Salutes Troops in Skydive

Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon joined the U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the “Golden Knights,” in a tandem skydive.

Judge Wilhelmina Wright Named to the Minnesota Supreme Court

Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright to the position of Associate Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Recent news

  • Commission on Judicial Selection Announces Vacancy in Fourth Judicial District
    November 09, 2012  —  Saint Paul, MN – The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Robert Blaeser is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
  • Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel resigns to become President and CEO of AAA Minneapolis
    November 01, 2012  —  ST. PAUL, MN – Today, Tom Sorel announced he will resign as commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to become the President and CEO of AAA Minneapolis. Sorel, who has served as commissioner since April 2008, will begin his new role at AAA Minneapolis on December 1 of this year.
  • Halloween at the Governor’s Residence
    October 30, 2012  —  Governor Dayton invites all ghouls, goblins, and vampires to celebrate Halloween at the Governor’s Residence—if you dare.  The gates of the Governor’s Residence will be open from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Governor Dayton will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters from approximately 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm.


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