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Turkey Day at the Governor's office

Governor Dayton, joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Dave Frederickson, Minnesota’s Turkey Growers Association (MTGA), and Hunger Solutions Minnesota, held a press conference to kick off Thanksgiving week in Minnesota.

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.

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