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Remarks from Governor Dayton on the State Budget and Economic Forecast
Governor Dayton Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Governor Dayton Proclaims “Small Business Saturday” in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Announces “Free Park Friday” in Minnesota
First State Scorecard on Environmental Sustainability Highlights State Successes and Improvement Opportunities for Waste, Energy, and Water Usage Reduction
Governor Dayton and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Announce Appointments to the Young Women’s Cabinet
Governor Dayton Proclaims “HeForShe Day” in the State of Minnesota
Seven Percent of All Minnesota State Employees Are People with Disabilities, Reaching Goal Set by Governor Mark Dayton
Governor Dayton and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Invite Young Women to Apply for Opportunities with Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota
Governor Dayton Proclaims Sunday, August 19th “Lindsay Whalen Day” in Minnesota
Mayo Clinic in Rochester Named Best Hospital in National Ranking
Minnesota Named One of the Best States for Summer Road Trips
Metropolitan Council, Xcel Energy work to get Council to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040
Minnesota Named Third Best State for Jobs in New National Study
Governor Dayton Signs Bipartisan Pension Legislation to Stabilize Benefits for 511,000 Minnesotans
Statement from Governor Dayton on School Safety
Governor Dayton Vetoes Republican Tax Bill, Urges Minnesota Legislature to Put Kids First with Emergency School Aid
Emergency School Aid: A Parent’s Wish List
Economic Policy Institute Report: Since 2010, Minnesota’s economy has performed far better for working families than Wisconsin’s
An Open Letter from Governor Mark Dayton
Governor Dayton to host the nation’s first Tribal Youth Gathering
Governor Dayton Urges Minnesota Legislature to Support and Pass “50 By 30” Renewable Energy Standard This Year
Governor Dayton to Host First-in-the-Nation Tribal Youth Gathering
Governor Dayton Proposes $30 Million Investment to Expand Access to Reliable, Affordable High-Speed Internet in Greater Minnesota
Governor Dayton: Protect PreKindergarten Opportunities for 4,000 Minnesota Kids and their Families
Governor Dayton’s Budget for a Better Minnesota and Tax Cuts for Over 2 Million Minnesotans
Remarks of Governor Mark Dayton as Delivered: State of the State Address
Remarks of Governor Mark Dayton as Prepared for Delivery State of the State Address
Governor Dayton Proclaims March “Women’s History Month,” as New Study Ranks Minnesota the Best State for Women
Statement from Governor Dayton on Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard
Governor Dayton Proclaims “School Bus Driver Appreciation Day”
Minnesota Named #2 Best State in the Nation According to New Study from U.S. News and World Report
10 Ways to Celebrate Super Bowl Week in Minnesota (even if you don’t have a ticket to the game)
Governor Dayton Announces Upcoming Vacancy on Minnesota Supreme Court
Minnesotans Respond to Governor Dayton’s Appointment of Jan Malcolm to Serve as Commissioner of Health
Minnesota Named Second Strongest State in America
Governor Dayton Appoints Jan Malcolm to Serve as Health Commissioner
Governor Dayton Proclaims “Super Bowl Week” in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Make Wager on Upcoming Vikings-Eagles Playoff Game
Governor Dayton’s Public Works Proposal Would Create an Estimated 22,950 Jobs
United States Senate Appointment and Lieutenant Governor Transition
New year, new minimum-wage rate as of Jan. 1, 2018
Governor Mark Dayton Establishes New Task Force on Affordable Housing
Governor Mark Dayton Appoints Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith to Serve as United States Senator
Minnesota Named Best-Run State in the Nation in New Study
Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Community Advocates Urge Congress to Support Passage of the Dream Act
Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Department of Employment and Economic Development Announce $26 Million for 39 Broadband Projects Across Greater Minnesota
Lt. Governor Tina Smith Announces “Free Park Friday” in Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith Kick Off Thanksgiving Week
Governor Dayton Appoints Jessica Looman to Serve as Commerce Commissioner
Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Smith, and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota Release Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota’s Blueprint for Action
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda: Monday, November 13th
Statements from Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith on Federal Rollback of Clean Power Plan
Statements from Lt. Governor Smith and Governor Dayton on Federal Rollback of Women’s Healthcare
Progress toward buffer compliance is strong ahead of first implementation deadline
Governor Dayton Announces Appointments to the Young Women's Cabinet
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith Proclaim Thursday, August 24 to be “The Great Minnesota Get Together Day”
Governor Dayton Announces Dates and Locations of Ten Water Quality Town Hall Meetings to Be Held Across Minnesota
ICYMI: Mille Lacs Messenger – Dayton catches flak on Mille Lacs
Mille Lacs Named Best Bass Fishing Lake in the Country by Bassmaster Magazine
Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations Announces Upcoming Meetings
Governor Dayton & Lt. Governor Smith Announce Minnesota State Capitol Grand Opening Celebration
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda
Governor Dayton Declares “National Number One Softball Team Minnesota Gophers Day” in the State of Minnesota
Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Minnesota Workers Hold Roundtable to Urge Legislature to Pass Wage Theft Prevention Act
Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations Announces Upcoming Meetings
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith Declare “Prince Day” in Minnesota, in Conjunction with First Avenue Memorial Celebrations
Governor Dayton Announces Ten Water Quality Town Hall Meetings to Be Held Across Minnesota
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda- Monday, April 10th
Statements from Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Smith, and Commissioners on President Trump’s Executive Order to Roll Back Progress on Climate Change, Clean Water
Prioritizing Early Education, Fiscal Responsibility, and Opportunity for All Minnesotans
Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations Announces Upcoming Meetings
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda
Lt. Governor Tina Smith, State Capitol Grand Opening Planning Committee Announces State Capitol Grand Opening Essay Contest
Statements from Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith on Protections for Transgender Students
Governor Mark Dayton: Thanks to Workers and Businesses, Iron Range Mining Grows Strong Again
Dayton, Lourey, Johnson: Give Minnesotans another good choice on their health insurance
Dayton, Lourey, Johnson: It's time to give Minnesotans a more affordable choice for health insurance
Growing Opportunities for Minnesota Kids and Families in Every Minnesota County
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda: Monday February 13th from 12:00 pm to 3:00pm
Governor Dayton’s Budget: An Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton Signs Tax Cuts for Over 200,000 Minnesotans
Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith To Hold Town Hall Water Summit at University of Minnesota, Morris
Minnesota Early Learning Council Meeting Agenda- Monday, January 9th
Where to find the Governor’s Office in the New Year
“You can achieve the American dream if you believe in the beauty of your dream:” Mac’s Story
Lt. Governor Tina Smith Announces “Free Park Friday” in Minnesota
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith Kick Off Thanksgiving Week
Dayton-Smith Administration Announces Grants to Fund School Counselors and Student Support Staff at 77 Schools
Lt. Governor Tina Smith Announces Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for State Employees
ApprenticeshipUSA Initiative Investments to Expand Opportunity in MN
Finding the Tools for Success in MN: Gramsky’s Sandwiches
#87in86: Governor Dayton visits “Water Wise” Andover High School
#OurMN: Building a Better Minnesota through Investments in Education
Governor Mark Dayton Declares Saturday, October 22, 2016, to be “Jacob Wetterling Day” in the State of Minnesota
AP: Bass tournament on Mille Lacs Lake gives tourism a boost
Bassmaster pros glowing over Mille Lacs fishing
Governor Mark Dayton Declares Ethanol Day in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Orders I-35W Bridge to Glow Blue for Jacob Wetterling
Governor Mark Dayton Announces “Year of Water Action” Pledge at Minnesota State Fair
Making it Count: Early Learning Investments in MN By the Numbers
Lt. Governor Smith at Farmfest 2016
Save Some Green by Fighting Climate Change in Minnesota
“This is not a day for me, but for all the voices of girls:” Malala Yousafzai in MN
Building a Better Stadium to Build a Better Minnesota
$35 Million in Broadband Funding Available
Governor Mark Dayton proclaims July "Hire a Veteran Month" in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Appoints the Honorable Anne K. McKeig to the Minnesota Supreme Court
Governor Dayton Appoints Members to Mental Health Task Force
Governor Declares June 7, 2016 to be “Prince Day” in Minnesota
Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Smith Proclaim “Beyoncé Day” in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Establishes Mental Health Task Force
Governor Dayton Honors Minnesota “Water Heroes”
Governor Dayton orders I-35W Bridge to remain purple all weekend
Minnesota Kids, Students Take Action for Water Quality
Water Action Week Gets Underway in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Calls for a Year of Safe Water Action in Minnesota
Governor Dayton Appoints James C. Burroughs II as Chief Inclusion Officer for the State of Minnesota
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith Release 2016 Supplemental Budget for a Better Minnesota
Governor Dayton to Convene Water Summit this Saturday
38,000 Minnesota kids gained access to health insurance in 2014
Governor Dayton Proposes Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for All State Employees
Entrepreneur Credits Trade Missions for Advancing Albertville Project
The State of Minnesota is Strong
Takeda Pharmaceutical Acquires Brooklyn Park Facility
Minnesota Awards $32 Million in Grants for Transportation Infrastructure Projects Supporting Economic Development, Job Creation
After Call from Dayton, Klobuchar, Franken, and Nolan, Department of Labor Approves Trade Adjustment Assistance for Steel Workers and Miners Impacted by Layoffs
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith Welcome Kids Back to School
Statements from Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith on Minnesota ACT Results
Governor Dayton Appoints the Honorable Natalie E. Hudson to the Minnesota Supreme Court
Lt. Governor Smith to Visit Farmfest, Deliver Keynote on Rural Broadband Internet Access
State Health Care Contracting Reforms Save Taxpayers $650 million
New Investments in E-12 Education Take Effect Today
First Steps For Better Water Quality Start Today in Minnesota
CNBC Names Minnesota “America’s Top State for Business”
Governor Dayton Signs Special Session Bills into Law
Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith Visit Saint Paul Park to Talk Railway Safety
Minnesota Receives $38 Million in Federal Grants for Veterans Homes
Governor Dayton to Deliver State of the State Address on Thursday, April 9, at 7:00pm
Seventy-Five Railway Safety Improvements Funded in Governor’s Proposal
Over 57,400 Children Enrolled in All-Day Kindergarten Statewide
Over 600 Road and Bridge Improvements Funded by Governor’s Proposal
Children and Families Top Governor Dayton’s Budget Priorities
Governor Dayton Details Plan to Fix Minnesota’s Aging, Underfunded Transportation System
Governor Proposes Tax Credit for 130,000 Minnesota Families
Governor Dayton Announces Launch of TransparencyMN Website
Health officials offer tips and guidance to prevent the spread of influenza in Minnesota
Minnesota Bridges Go Gold for After-School Programs
Unison Comfort Technologies Expanding Minneapolis Operations
Governor Dayton Announces $70 Million Investment in 13 New Corridors of Commerce Transportation Projects
MnDOT encourages schools, communities to participate in International Walk to School Day, Oct. 8
Governor Dayton Meets with Students and Teachers at Congdon Park Elementary in Duluth
Governor Dayton Proclaims “Domestic Violence Awareness Month”
Worthington to host Pheasant Opener in October
Governor Takes Executive Actions to Protect Children from Abuse
Reading Well Early Drives Future School Success
New Investments Improving Access to Healthy School Meals
Making College More Affordable
Freezing Tuition at Public Colleges and Universities
Minnesota’s littlest learners benefiting from All-Day Kindergarten
On the first day of school, Governor Dayton wishes students and teachers success
Why Minnesota Families Choose College
Senior LinkAge Line® 20 years of serving Minnesota’s seniors
Minnesota Report Card
Helping Part-Time College Students Succeed
Letter from the Commissioner
Governor Dayton Proclaims Minnesota State Patrol Day
Summer Nudging Initiative Increasing College Enrollment
See you at the 2014 Minnesota State Fair!
After 6-Year Wait, Mankato Civic Center Expansion to Be Completed
Governor Dayton Invests for Success in our Schools
Governor Dayton Proclaims Farm Family Recognition Day
Jobs Are Coming To Brooklyn Park
Governor Dayton Orders Flags Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Police Officer Scott Patrick
Polaris Partners with Minnesota Job Creation Fund for Twin Cities Expansion
Minimum Wage Increase Benefits Thousands of Minnesota Families
SRC Plant Expands; Will Add Up to 30 Skilled Jobs
Minnesota Cities Top National Lists For Business, Happiness
Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program will help train Netgain employees in Saint Cloud
Governor Dayton Meets with Local Leaders to Discuss Next Steps on Lewis and Clark Water Project
Minnesota: Gaining Jobs
Governor Helps Break Ground on Owatonna Business Expansion
Minnesota: A National Leader in Health Care
Governor Dayton helps celebrate 100th Anniversary of Toro
Minnesota Department of Education Wins Innovation Award
Governor Dayton thanks employers and Veterans at 2014 Minnesota Veterans Career Fair
Attention Veterans: Largest Veterans Career Fair in Minnesota Will Be Held July 9
From Infrastructure to Education, New Laws Going Into Effect in Minnesota
New Corridors of Commerce Projects Announced
Governor Dayton Helps Break Ground on New Office Tower in Duluth
Cardiovascular Systems Planning $30 Million Expansion
Thanks to MNsure More than 95 percent of Minnesotans have health insurance
After 8-Year Wait, Rochester Mayo Civic Center Expansion to Be Completed
Albert Lea’s Fountain Lake to Benefit from Environmental Improvements
Living the Legacy: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 premieres this weekend
DNR’s new website makes it easy to find the Minnesota state park that’s the best fit
Minnesotans Celebrate Wage Increase for High-Quality In-Home Care
Governor Dayton Serves Breakfast to Coon Rapids Elementary Students
Minnesota Launches Bid for NCAA Final Four Tournament
Governor Dayton Attends Hormel Institute Groundbreaking Ceremony
Unsession Delivers 1,200 Ways to Make Government Work Better
DNR rolls out new online water permit application
Second Chance Expungement Bill Becomes Law
Governor Dayton Signs Smartphone “Kill Switch” Legislation, New consumer protection law is first of its kind in the nation
Governor Dayton Signs Women’s Economic Security Act into law
Kicking off the 67th Annual Governor's Fishing Opener
Share Your Catch from the Fishing Opener on Instagram
Anglers Catch All They Need to Know at New DNR Fish Minnesota Website
Investing in the Brainerd Lakes Region
Bonding Proposal Would Boost Higher Education in Northeastern Minnesota
Watch This: Governor Dayton Signs the Safe and Supportive Schools Act
ICYMI: Watch Governor Dayton's Full State of the State Address
Governor Mark Dayton's 2014 State of the State Address
Are You Prepared for Minnesota's Extreme Weather?
Investing in Jobs for the Future
Go Wild! Day in Minnesota
Katie’s Story: College Tuition Tax Deduction
MnDOT Safe Routes to School grants support 138 Minnesota schools
The Norman Family's Story: Tax-Free Adoption Assistance
The Lee Family's Story: Eliminating the “Marriage Penalty”
Brenda's Story: Mortgage Debt Forgiveness
The Unsession: Michelle's Story
Governor Dayton Enacts First Minimum Wage Increase in a Decade
Governor Mark Dayton Signs Safe and Supportive Schools Act
Governor Mark Dayton to Sign Safe and Supportive Schools Act
The Unsession: Ravi's Story
New Rankings Help Families Choose Quality Child Care
Minnesota Taxpayers: File Your Taxes Now
Streamlined FAFSA makes it easier for Minnesota students to access financial aid
Blogg[ed]MN: The Benefits of Investing Early
Unsession Update
Governor Dayton Declares “MNsure Enrollment Day” in Minnesota
Minnesota High School Graduates Making Big Gains in Postsecondary Education
Governor Dayton signs $508 million in tax cuts for middle class and businesses into law
The State Budget Forecast is Great News for Minnesota
Governor Dayton Aids University of Minnesota’s Effort to Revive the Declining Bee Population
Governor Dayton’s Bonding Bill Invests in Iron Range
Reasons to Preen: Minnesota's EagleCam
First Act of Legislative Session Invests $20 Million in Heating Assistance
Governor Dayton’s bonding bill makes major investments in Greater Mankato area
Minnesota Posts Highest Graduation Rate in a Decade
Investing in the Brainerd Lakes Region
Minnesota Ranks Fifth in Gallup Job Creation Index
Governor Mark Dayton Recognizes Minnesota’s Winter Olympians
Governor Dayton Expands Heating Assistance Program to Help More Minnesotans
Governor Dayton Takes Action to Address Propane Shortage
Governor Dayton’s bonding proposal supports critical Duluth projects
Minnesota Launches Bid for 2018 Super Bowl
Jobs Proposal Regional Highlights
You are Invited to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Legacy
State Launches New Minnesota Job Creation Fund
Growing Minnesota's Economy
Delivering Results for Minnesota Students
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