Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Gene Sullivan to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota State High School League.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Herman (Ted) Thompson to the Board of Psychology.

The Metropolitan Council Nominating Committee has recommended four finalists for two vacant positions on the Metropolitan Council to Governor Tim Pawlenty. The vacancies occurred as a result of the redrawing of the Metropolitan Council Districts by the 2003 Legislature

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of State Senator Jim Vickerman (DFL-Tracy), State Representative Mary Ellen Otremba (DFL-Long Prairie), State Representative Brad Finstad (R-New Ulm), Raymond Christensen, Maddy Forsberg, Steve Hansberry, Paul Iverson, Michael Mulder, and Rhonda Wiering to the Rural Health Advisory Committee (RHAC).

With Boston Scientific as a backdrop, Governor Tim Pawlenty today appointed 15 volunteer members to the Minnesota Biosciences Council. The newly created council will advise the governor and Legislature on biosciences policy development. It will make recommendations on effective state strategies to support the bioscience industry, and serve as a catalyst for the creation, development and retention of biosciences businesses and supportive institutions in Minnesota.

Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of John Davis, Scott Halgrim, Kathryn Knudson, and Mary Frances Skala to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education.