The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced it will be fully funding the federal share of $74.1 million for the METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a 17-mile transitway planned for the region’s busiest express bus corridor. The announcement means the $150.7 million project has now secured all funding, and can move into the final stage of construction. As a part of the METRO system, the Orange Line will connect people across the region to job centers, including major corridor employers like Best Buy, HealthPartners, Allina, Wells Fargo, and Toro.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable John R. McBride, and will be chambered at Stillwater in Washington County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized one Minnesota Individual Assistance Program Specialist from the Department of Public Safety to aid in disaster recovery assistance for the State of California. Devastating wildfires have burned extensively through Butte County in November, displacing Californians, causing loss of life, and destroying thousands of homes and public infrastructure. Governor Dayton approved this request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), to provide additional support and aid for people displaced from their homes by the wildfires.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton returned home to the Governor’s Residence in Saint Paul today, following his surgeries and recovery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable David F. Harrington and the Honorable David J. Ten Eyck. Judge Harrington’s seat will be chambered at Walker in Cass County and Judge Ten Eyck’s seat will be chambered at Brainerd in Crow Wing County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill a vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark A. Munger, and will be chambered at Carlton in Carlton County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, November 24, 2018, as "Small Business Saturday" in the State of Minnesota. The proclamation recognizes the contributions of small businesses, and encourages Minnesotans to support their local businesses with their patronage this holiday season.
Officials from the Department of Natural Resources and Dominium, an affordable housing development and management company, today signed a re-development agreement that will create an anticipated 176 units of affordable housing in the historic buildings at the Fort Snelling Upper Post, near the Fort Snelling Golf Course and Historic Fort Snelling.
ST PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) approved grants totaling more than $1.51 million in funding for three business in Greater Minnesota and three in the Metro area.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to Governor Mark Dayton confirming that Minnesota is in full compliance with the REAL ID Act.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor of Justice Alan C. Page, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Monday, November 19, 2018, as "Justice Alan C. Page Day" in Minnesota. On Friday, November 16, 2018, the Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings player and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice received the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Justice Page will be recognized for this distinguished honor in Minnesota on Monday, November 19th at Justice Page Middle School in Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Earl E. Maus, and will be chambered at Brainerd in Crow Wing County.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor of Minnesota philanthropist Diane Sims Page, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, November 14, 2018, as "Diane Sims Page Day" in Minnesota. Diane was an accomplished business leader, consultant, and entrepreneur, as well as the wife of Hall of Fame Minnesota Vikings player and former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced "Free Park Friday" in Minnesota, highlighting that entrance fees to all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived on Friday, November 23, 2018. Governor Dayton encourages all Minnesotans to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends on the day after Thanksgiving.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued today by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota. As directed by the President’s proclamation, flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately, until sunset on Saturday, November 10, 2018, as a mark of respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence in Thousand Oaks, California.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Minnesota engineer, business leader, and philanthropist Earl Bakken, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, November 7, 2018, as "Earl Bakken Day" in the State of Minnesota. Mr. Bakken was a leader in medical technology, an accomplished entrepreneur, and a lifelong humanitarian.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three additional candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill three current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Cook County. Areas of Cook County experienced significant damage to public properties caused by a severe windstorm in early October. The storm began October 3, 2018 and lasted through October 4, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that a Major Disaster Declaration has been expanded to include emergency relief for Kanabec County, which sustained an estimated $800,000 in eligible damages during a severe weather incident in July 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced that Alene Tchourumoff, Chair of the Metropolitan Council, will serve as its next Senior Vice President of Community Development and Engagement. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - All little ghosts and ghouls are invited to celebrate Halloween at the Governor’s Residence on Wednesday, October 31st - if they dare (1006 Summit Avenue, St. Paul). The gates of the Governor’s Residence will be open from 5:00–7:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Thursday, October 25, 2018 as "Wellstone Remembrance Day" in Minnesota, honoring the late U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone 16 years after he was killed in a terrible plane crash with his wife Sheila, his daughter Marcia, three close friends and aides, and two pilots.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the appointment of the Honorable Randall J. Slieter as a Judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and will be chambered at Olivia in Renville County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Governor’s Task Force on Wild Rice.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Steven A. Anderson, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Aitkin County. Areas of Aitkin County experienced significant damage to public properties caused by two severe thunderstorms with strong winds and hail, knocking down trees and power lines, and damaging several local businesses. The first severe storm occurred on August 31, 2018, with the second following on September 2, 2018.
ST. PAUL - The Public Facilities Authority (PFA) approved $6.1 million in water projects for the cities of Houston, Lucan, and Sacred Heart. The funding will support projects ranging from a new drinking water plant in Houston to the rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer lines in Sacred Heart.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable David F. Harrington and the Honorable David J. Ten Eyck. Judge Harrington’s seat will be chambered at Walker in Cass County and Judge Ten Eyck’s seat will be chambered at Brainerd in Crow Wing County.
ST. PAUL - Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded just over $2.35 million in grants to infrastructure projects in the Greater Minnesota area.
On Friday, Governor Mark Dayton underwent a successful back surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Governor Dayton’s doctor is pleased with how Friday’s surgery went and believes the procedure will strengthen the Governor’s legs, as intended. The Governor is following his doctor’s recommendation to undergo a follow-up procedure on Monday that will further strengthen the fusion in his lower back. This final surgery will provide more support for his vertebrae, and better ensure the long-term stability of his back and legs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 18-14, directing a Minnesota National Guard helicopter and response team to assist with Hurricane Michael relief efforts in Florida. Governor Dayton’s Emergency Executive Order approves a request for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
On Friday morning, October 12, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will undergo lower back surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. This procedure is similar to those performed in 2012 and 2015, which fused vertebrae in Governor Dayton’s lower back. Those surgeries were beneficial to improving strength and stability in his legs. The Governor expects similar improvements from Friday’s procedure.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized five Minnesota pipeline safety inspectors to assist in the restoration of gas services in Merrimack County, Massachusetts, in response to a natural gas line incident that caused a series of explosions in September. Over 80 individual fires destroyed property, forced the evacuation of over 30,000 Massachusetts residents, and left approximately 10,000 households without heat and hot water. Governor Dayton approved this request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), to provide aid in finishing service restoration for communities impacted by the incident.
SAINT PAUL, MN —Minnesota’s state agencies are making good progress towards ambitious sustainability goals put in place last year by Governor Mark Dayton, according to a newly-released report by the Department of Administration’s Office of Enterprise Sustainability.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark A. Munger, and will be chambered at Carlton in Carlton County.
ST. PAUL - In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Randall J. Slieter as the Seventh Congressional District Judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Slieter will be replacing the Honorable Michael L. Kirk.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Jeanne M. Cochran as the Sixth Congressional District Judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Cochran will be replacing the Honorable Randolph W. Peterson.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Juanita C. Freeman and Karen B. Schommer as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Freeman will be replacing the Honorable Susan R. Miles and will be chambered at Stillwater in Washington County. Ms. Schommer will be replacing the Honorable Gary R. Schurrer and will be chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced an appointment to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Houston County. Areas of Houston County experienced significant damage to public properties caused by severe flash flooding brought on by torrential rains. The rain and flooding began August 27, 2018 and lasted through August 28, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Commerce announced final rates that health insurance providers will charge for individual and small group health policies in Minnesota during the upcoming Open Enrollment period. According to the Commerce Department, Minnesotans who purchase their coverage on the individual health insurance market will see significant rate decreases in 2019, ranging on average from 7.4 percent to 27.7 percent. Minnesotans who buy their health coverage through MNsure may be eligible for additional cost-saving tax credits, averaging $7,000 per family.
ST. PAUL, MN - In recognition of the important role manufacturing serves in Minnesota’s economic success, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed the week of October 1-7, 2018 as "Minnesota Manufacturing Week" in the State of Minnesota. The annual weeklong event highlights the sector’s many contributions to our state, and educates Minnesotans about the high-quality career and employment opportunities available in the industry.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota announced the appointments of ten new members to serve on the Young Women’s Cabinet. A part of the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota, the Young Women’s Cabinet is comprised of young women and youth leaders ages 16-24 from eight designated communities from across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Michael Parise, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Hosted by Governor Mark Dayton today at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence, Taiwanese trade officials and business leaders signed a letter of intent to purchase millions of metric tons of soybeans from farmers in Minnesota and Iowa over the next two years. The Taiwanese Agricultural Trade Goodwill delegation plans to purchase up to $1.56 billion of Midwestern soybeans in 2018 and 2019. Taiwan is Minnesota's sixth-largest export market, and a key trading partner for the state's agricultural products.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Parise died in the line of duty after experiencing a medical emergency at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Oak Park Heights. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today, Monday, September 24, 2018, as "HeForShe Day" in the State of Minnesota. The proclamation recognizes the continued need to advocate for equal rights for women and girls, and aims to inspire people everywhere, including men and boys, to take action and become agents of change for gender equality.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 7:00pm on Monday, September 24, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton, IRRRB Commissioner Mark Phillips, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Tom Landwehr will hold a town hall meeting at the Nashwauk Township Community Center to discuss the Nashwauk mining and pellet plant project. Mesabi Metallics CEO Gary Heasley will also participate, and will be available to take questions on the company’s plans to see the project through to completion.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies are created upon the retirement of the Honorable Pamela G. Alexander and the appointment of the Honorable Nancy E. Brasel as a United States District Court Judge for the District of Minnesota. These seats will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County. The previously announced finalists for the existing vacancy, created upon the conversion of a referee position into a judgeship, will also be considered, among additional finalists, for these two new vacancies.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Melissa Listug Klick as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Ms. Listug Klick will be replacing the Honorable Michael J. Thompson, and will be chambered at Glenwood in Pope County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sarah L. McBroom as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Ms. McBroom will be replacing the Honorable of the Honorable Lois J. Lang, and will be chambered at Grand Rapids in Itasca County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Tracy Perzel and Vicki Vial Taylor as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Ms. Perzel and Ms. Vial Taylor will be replacing the Honorable M. Michael Baxter and the Honorable Erica H. MacDonald, and will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming Seventh Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael L. Kirk.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 18-13, directing a Minnesota National Guard helicopter and response team to assist with Hurricane Florence relief efforts in North Carolina. Governor Dayton’s Executive Order approves a request for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming Sixth Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Randolph W. Peterson.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the seventeenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 11, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, the Gambling Control Board, the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, the Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors, and the State Rehabilitation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointments to the Governor’s Task Force on Wild Rice. Established in June 2018 through Executive Orders 18-08 and 18-09, the Task Force will work toward the restoration and protection of wild rice habitats, in order to preserve the cultural, environmental, and economic interests many Minnesotans have for this complex issue.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that he has secured a Major Disaster Declaration that will provide federal funds to aid in emergency relief for 27 counties and three tribal nations in Minnesota. Governor Dayton sent a letter to President Donald Trump last month requesting the declaration after communities around the state were impacted by severe storms and flooding between June 15 and July 12, 2018. The White House issued a news release this afternoon, announcing the federal government’s Major Disaster Declaration.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. By order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, a vacant referee position in the Fourth Judicial District has been converted into a district court judgeship, effective July 11, 2018. This vacancy occurred upon the appointment of Referee JaPaul J. Harris as Judge of the Second Judicial District, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor of the pop icon’s back-to-back performances at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis this weekend, Governor Mark Dayton is proclaiming Friday, August 31, 2018 as "Taylor Swift Day" in Minnesota. The two Minneapolis shows are just two of 56 dates on Swift’s 2018 ‘Reputation’ world tour. One of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Songwriters of All-Time and the youngest artist to win Album of the Year, the 28-year old singer-songwriter’s music and record-breaking career has inspired many fans in Minnesota and around the world.
ST. PAUL, MN - In recognition of public lands as a resource belonging to all Minnesotans, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, Aug. 31, Public Lands Day.
ST. PAUL, MN — Yesterday afternoon British Ambassador to the United States, Sir Kim Darroch, met with Governor Mark Dayton to discuss how the UK and Minnesota can work together to promote clean growth and energy efficiency (photos here).
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Susan R. Miles and the Honorable Gary R. Schurrer. Judge Miles’ seat will be chambered at Stillwater in Washington County and Judge Schurrer’s seat will be chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - In 2014, Governor Mark Dayton issued an Executive Order, directing Minnesota’s state government agencies to increase employment of people with disabilities to at least seven percent by August 2018. Today, Governor Dayton announced the State has achieved that important goal. The Governor also affirmed Minnesota’s ongoing commitment to building upon that progress, and connecting more Minnesotans with disabilities to rewarding career opportunities in state government.
I am as frustrated as anyone, by all of the setbacks that have delayed completion of the former Essar Steel's taconite plant in Nashwauk. When I became Governor in 2011, the project had already been plagued by several years of broken promises, missed deadlines, and lame excuses.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of United States Senator John McCain, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, beginning immediately, until sunset on the day of Senator McCain’s interment on Sunday, September 2, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 18-12, calling upon the Minnesota National Guard to assist with firefighting efforts in Beltrami County. The National Guard will support the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) ongoing firefighting efforts in Beltrami County, where a 500-acre wildfire began yesterday.
ST. PAUL - Six Greater Minnesota cities were awarded $8.77 million in grants and loans from the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) for water infrastructure and sanitary sewer improvements. Funding was approved for Bagley, Brownton, Elbow Lake, Eveleth, Waverly and Wheaton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota today invited young women from across the state to apply for open positions with the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota. The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota currently has at least 7 cabinet vacancies to fill. Young women between the ages of 16 and 24, especially those from underrepresented communities, are invited to apply. Applications are available through the Office of the Governor, and will be accepted through September 14, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and members of the Governor’s Task Force on Housing today released its final report, recommending 30 action steps aimed at improving access to quality, affordable housing for Minnesotans and building a more vibrant, inclusive economic future for all Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - As the Minnesota sports icon prepares for her final regular season game at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Governor Mark Dayton is proclaiming Sunday, August 19, 2018 as "Lindsay Whalen Day" throughout the state. Earlier this week, the five-time Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and Minnesota Lynx point guard announced her retirement from professional basketball following the completion of the 2018 season.
ST. PAUL - Minnesota employers added 11,200 jobs in July, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
ST. PAUL, MN - As thousands of Minnesotans prepare to gather for the music icons’ concert at U.S. Bank Stadium tonight, Governor Mark Dayton is proclaiming Wednesday, August 8, 2018 as "Beyoncé and Jay-Z Day" in Minnesota. The musical power couple’s stop in Minneapolis marks one of 36 shows on their 2018 ‘On the Run: Part II’ world tour. Through their lives and music, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have inspired Minnesotans and music fans around the world.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael J. Thompson, and will be chambered at Glenwood in Pope County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration in Minnesota communities impacted by severe storms and flooding between June 15 and July 12, 2018. In the letter, Governor Dayton describes damage across the state from heavy rainfall, tornadoes, straight-line winds, violent thunderstorms, and widespread flooding.
ST. PAUL, Minnesota - More than 59,000 Minnesota residents now work in clean energy industries in every county in the state according to a new analysis of energy jobs data from Clean Energy Trust (CET) and the nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). Clean Energy Economy MN (CEEM) released the third annual report, which shows that the state’s clean energy jobs grew at a rate of 2.6 percent, twice as fast as overall job growth in the state.
The following commentary from Governor Mark Dayton was printed today in the Redwood Falls Gazette’s FarmFest 2018 special edition.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement regarding recent acts of vandalism at the Islamic Institute of Minnesota’s Al-Salam Mosque in Maplewood.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton sent the attached letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, urging him to maintain the integrity of the Title X Program and not implement the agency’s proposed changes. Governor Dayton’s letter reminds Secretary Azar that federal Title X funds currently allow more than 53,000 Minnesotans access to expert, affordable reproductive health care services each year, including coverage for vital preventative health screenings.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Tricia B. Zimmer as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. Ms. Zimmer will be replacing the Honorable Leland O. Bush, and will be co-chambered at Ivanhoe in Lincoln County and Marshall in Lyon County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, July 27, 2018 as "Minnesota/Mnisota Tribal Youth Gathering Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill an upcoming Seventh Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - In separate announcements today, two national bond rating agencies - Fitch Ratings and Standard and Poor’s (S&P) - gave the State of Minnesota their highest "AAA" bond ratings, affirming that Minnesota is in prime fiscal health.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Brian Gomm, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Fillmore and Red Lake counties. Areas of each county experienced significant damage to public properties caused by severe spring flooding brought on by harsh torrential rains.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali refugees will continue for an additional 18 months.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill an upcoming Sixth Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) released the latest monthly jobs report.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Corrections Officer Joseph Gomm was killed in the line of duty at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Stillwater. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali refugees living in the United States. Governor Dayton’s letter urged the President to consider Somali-Americans’ many contributions to the life, culture, and economy of our state and nation - and the treacherous conditions that still exist in Somalia.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, and the Plumbing Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced new grants for nearly one-third of the counties in the state to increase family home visiting - a proven way to benefit at-risk children, promote life-long health, and reduce the need for future community spending on social programs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Theodora K. Gaïtas and Sarah S. West as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Ms. Gaïtas and Ms. West will be replacing the Honorable Mel I. Dickstein and the Honorable Daniel H. Mabley, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Jacob C. Allen as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Mr. Allen will be replacing the Honorable Jeffrey D. Thompson, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler announced his plans to retire in July 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement after the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) completed its final review of documents submitted to the State by Chippewa Capital Partners, LLC. The Minnesota DNR has determined that the company has satisfied all of the terms for reinstatement of its State mineral leases.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded 35 grants totaling more than $19 million for rehabilitation and infrastructure projects in Greater Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of six individuals to fill vacancies on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. The 15-member Board is responsible for governing Minnesota State’s system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and rules and regulations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized Harlow Thompson, a Minnesota Division Group Supervisor, to assist in emergency management efforts on the Hawaii Islands in response to ongoing volcanic activity.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Emergency Executive Order 18-11, proclaiming a State of Peacetime Emergency in numerous communities that have been impacted by significant torrential rains, flash flooding, high winds, and tornadoes.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota is the 4th-best state in the nation for overall child well-being, according to the latest KIDSCOUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lois J. Lang, and will be chambered at Grand Rapids in Itasca County.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued this morning by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized two additional Minnesota safety officers to assist in emergency management efforts on the Hawaii Islands in response to ongoing volcanic activity.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed the month of July, 2018 to be "Hire a Veteran Month" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dentistry, the Board of Electricity, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, and the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed four community leaders to co-chair the Minnesota Complete Count Committee, the organization that will lead statewide efforts to encourage participation in the 2020 U.S. Census. While other states have employed Complete Count committees at the state and local levels, Minnesota has not previously organized a statewide committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized two new Minnesota wildland firefighters to assist in emergency management efforts on the Hawaii Islands in response to ongoing volcanic activity.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a Certificate of Need for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 Oil Pipeline.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a Certificate of Need for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 Oil Pipeline.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Mel I. Dickstein and the Honorable Daniel H. Mabley, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, the Board of Barber Examiners, the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Board of School Administrators, the Council on Disability, the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and the Plumbing Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President Trump’s travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized two Minnesota firefighters to assist in emergency management efforts on the Hawaii Islands in response to ongoing volcanic activity. Volcanic eruptions have destroyed property, damaged public infrastructure, and endangered Hawaiian communities.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) approved grants totaling nearly $706,000 to support five business expansion projects in Greater Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement urging President Donald Trump to immediately end federal immigration policies that separate children from their families on the U.S.-Mexico border.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Tuesday, June 19, 2018 as "Juneteenth Freedom Day" in the State of Minnesota. Juneteenth Freedom Day is an annual remembrance of the ending of slavery that promotes the celebration of freedom and justice for all Americans through an emphasis on continued education, achievement, and tolerance.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed the week of June 18, 2018. as "Minnesota Pollinator Week" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Commerce released proposed rate filings submitted by the health insurance providers seeking to sell individual and small group policies in Minnesota during the upcoming Open Enrollment period.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Rachel C. Sullivan as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Ms. Sullivan will be replacing the Honorable David E. Ackerson, and will be chambered at Hibbing in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Jeffrey D. Thompson, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proclaimed Thursday, June 14, 2018 as "Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts Day" throughout the State of Minnesota. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the 30th Annual National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts, which is being hosted by the Minnesota State Bar Association in our state this week. The theme of this year’s conference is "Equal Justice for All: A Work in Progress," and it runs from June 13 through June 16, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, the Board on Judicial Standards, the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, the Public Employees Retirement Association, and the State Board of Physical Therapy.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. These vacancies are created upon the retirement of the Honorable M. Michael Baxter and the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of the Honorable Erica H. MacDonald as United States Attorney for the State of Minnesota. These seats will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
ST. PAUL, MN - As critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Paul Simon prepares to give his 15th performance in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton is proclaiming Friday, June 8th, 2018 as "Paul Simon Day" throughout the state.
Saint Paul - June 7, 2018 - Xcel Energy, the region’s largest electric utility, is joining forces with the Metropolitan Council, one of the top 10 electrical consumers in the state, to dramatically increase the Council’s use of renewable energy in day-to-day operations.
Progress is continuing on the development of recreation opportunities at Minnesota’s newest state park, and there is more to come.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Trade Office, part of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), today announced the opening of seven international representative locations that will provide export promotion and assistance to Minnesota companies selling goods and services globally and work to attract foreign investment from companies looking to do business in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota is the third best state in the country to find a job, according to a new study conducted by WalletHub. The new study ranked all 50 states across 29 different indicators related to job-market strength, opportunity, and a healthy economy, with factors including average starting salary, job satisfaction, and unemployment rates taken into consideration.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointments of Michelle L. Clark and Antoinette C. Wetzel as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Clark will be replacing the Honorable Ann L. Carrott, and will be chambered at Alexandria in Douglas County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by public servants from across state and local government, Governor Mark Dayton today signed bipartisan legislation (H.F. 3053/S.F. 2620) to ensure Minnesota’s public employee pension plans remain solvent, and that promises are kept to Minnesota workers and retirees.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Lac qui Parle County and Marshall County. Areas of each county experienced significant damage to public properties caused by severe spring flooding brought on by melting snow. Flooding began April 21, 2018 and lasted through May 17, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized a team of 11 Minnesota building officials to head to the U.S. Virgin Islands, and aid in ongoing reconstruction following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last September.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced three additional Corridors of Commerce projects, valued at over $400 million. The projects were funded by Gov. Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature in this year’s public works bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the following four bills:
ST. PAUL, MN - Despite the Minnesota Legislature’s ill-advised inclusion of unrelated and unsound provisions, Governor Mark Dayton today signed the Omnibus Bonding Bill (H.F. 1226/S.F. 1219) into law, ensuring that important infrastructure projects throughout Minnesota may proceed.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed fourteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee (MNSBHC) today announced the results of an Economic Impact Report, calculating the impact of visitors and events over a 10-day period from January 26 - February 4, 2018, celebrating Super Bowl LII.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized the use of funds from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account for emergency relief in Nobles County, Rock County, and St. Louis County. Certain areas of each county experienced significant damage to public properties caused by a major winter storm with heavy snow and gale force winds, which resulted in subsequent flooding
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a writ of special election to fill the Office of the Minnesota Senate for Senate District 13 in Benton and Stearns County. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Connected and Automated Vehicles. This Council, established by Governor Dayton through Executive Order 18-04, will study, assess, and prepare for the transformation and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of automated and connected vehicles.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 28, 2018, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United States Military.
ST. PAUL, MN - Michelle Fischbach officially took the oath of office today as Minnesota’s 49th Lieutenant Governor, filling the vacancy created upon Senator Tina Smith’s resignation from that role. As President of the State Senate, Lt. Governor Fischbach is next in the line of succession to serve as Minnesota’s Lt. Governor.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed the Republican Tax Bill (Chapter 205, H.F. 947), and the Republican Omnibus Budget Bill (Chapter 201, S.F. 3656), which put powerful special interests, multinational corporations, and the rich ahead of Minnesota schoolkids and families.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lois J. Lang, and will be chambered at Grand Rapids in Itasca County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed Chapter 190, HF 4133, the omnibus agriculture policy bill.
Given the timing of the Legislature’s adjournment, Governor Dayton today signed Chapter 181, HF 4003, and returned it to the Secretary of State in order to ensure it becomes law according to the guidelines laid out in the Minnesota Constitution.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today took action on sixteen bills.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed twenty-two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Dayton vetoed the following four bills:
ST. PAUL, MN - In another attempt to deliver on the many urgent needs facing Minnesotans, Governor Mark Dayton today presented Republican Legislative Leaders with compromise proposals for a Budget Bill and a Tax Bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued today by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement, urging Legislators to act on legislation to protect Minnesota children and reduce gun violence.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed six bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by students and teachers at Bruce Vento Elementary School, Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed the Republican Tax Bill (H.F. 4385/S.F. 3982), making clear that he will not sign a Tax Bill until the Minnesota Legislature passes Emergency School Aid that would help schools avoid layoffs and program cuts
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Leland O. Bush, and will be co-chambered at Ivanhoe in Lincoln County and Marshall in Lyon County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Mel I. Dickstein and the Honorable Daniel H. Mabley. These seats will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the passing of Nick Coleman:
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Emergency Executive Order 18-07, to deliver emergency relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for motor carriers and drivers delivering fertilizers in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed Chapter 142, SF 2849, a bill requiring physicians to invite patients to view ultrasound imaging prior to an abortion. To read Governor Dayton’s veto letter, CLICK HERE.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald J. Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in honor and remembrance of peace officers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed four bills into law.
SPICER, MN - The 2018 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was a success! With good weather in Spicer, Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton and his fishing party caught eight fish Saturday morning on Green Lake. Lifelong Willmar area resident Kelly Morrell, a highly accomplished angler and active local community member, hosted Governor Dayton as his fishing guide.
Saint Paul — Electricity to the Minnesota Capitol complex is getting greener with the activation of the first phase of a large new solar array on the roof of the Minnesota Senate Building (MSB). The project, overseen by the Minnesota Department of Administration, was formally opened today with a ribbon-cutting
ST. PAUL, MN - After visiting with students at Parkview Elementary School in Lakeville, Franklin Elementary School in Rochester, Talahi Community School in St. Cloud, and Park Side Elementary School in Marshall, Governor Mark Dayton again urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid for schools across Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN - After visiting with students at Talahi Community School in St. Cloud, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid for schools across Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proposal would provide additional, needed state funding for school districts across the state. Right now, at least 26 school districts in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and 33 school districts in Greater Minnesota are facing immediate budget deficits.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable David E. Ackerson, and will be chambered at Hibbing in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - After visiting with students at Franklin Elementary School in Rochester, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid for schools across Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proposal would provide additional, needed state funding for school districts across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - After visiting with students at Parkview Elementary School in Rosemount, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid for schools across Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proposal would provide additional, needed state funding for school districts across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed HF 3280, a bill regarding sulfate standards for waters used to produce wild rice. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton.
Governor Walker and the Wisconsin state legislature have pursued a highly conservative agenda centered on cutting taxes, shrinking government, and weakening unions. In contrast, Minnesota under Governor Dayton has enacted a slate of progressive priorities: raising the minimum wage, strengthening safety net programs and labor standards, and boosting public investments in infrastructure and education, financed through higher taxes (largely on the wealthy).
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed fourteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged Legislators to pass a "MinnesotaCare Buy-In" option this session, to increase access to affordable health care for Minnesotans. Governor Dayton’s proposal would give an estimated 100,000 Minnesotans access to high-quality, more-affordable health insurance on the individual market, no matter where they live.
For over seven years, you have entrusted me with the responsibilities of governing our great State. First among them, I believe, is giving our schoolchildren and other students the best possible educations. Their futures and our state's future depend on it.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Legislative Leaders, urging them to take action on critical priorities facing the people of Minnesota, including: Emergency School Aid for every Minnesota school district; addressing our state’s opioid crisis; protecting elderly and vulnerable Minnesotans from abuse and neglect; keeping students safe from gun violence; stabilizing pensions; reforming our state’s sexual harassment laws; investing in infrastructure; and cutting taxes for over 2 million Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - The State of Minnesota has been named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2018 in a new analysis from Forbes Magazine.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Minnesota students who participated in the national "March for Our Lives" in Washington, D.C., Governor Mark Dayton today urged Legislators to act to reduce gun violence in Minnesota. With just over two weeks remaining in the 2018 Legislative Session, time is running out to pass comprehensive gun safety measures that can further protect the lives, safety, and security of all Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued this letter to Legislative Leaders, urging them to act quickly on important School Safety legislation. Governor Dayton announced his Safe and Secure Schools Act proposal more than eight weeks ago.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Suyapa Miranda to the seat formerly held by Lauren Gilchrist. The seven-member board is responsible for overseeing MNsure.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed four bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota teachers and superintendents joined Governor Mark Dayton today to urge Legislators to support a proposal for $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid, which would provide additional, needed state funding for school districts across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Thomas R. Lehmann as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Mr. Lehmann will be replacing the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson, and will be chambered at Anoka in Anoka County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced a proposal for $137.9 million in one-time Emergency School Aid, which would provide additional, needed state funding for school districts across the state. Right now, at least 26 school districts in the metropolitan area and 33 school districts in Greater Minnesota are facing immediate budget deficits that could result in hundreds of teachers and support staff being laid off, along with significant cuts to school programs, in the coming year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today called on Republican Legislative Leaders to release their proposed Public Works bills. Governor Dayton released his Public Works bill three-and-a-half months ago, which would invest in 218 infrastructure projects around the state to create an estimated 22,950* jobs
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, May 2, 2018 as "Small Helps All Day" to celebrate National Small Business Week in Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proclamation highlights the many contributions small businesses make to the success and vitality of Minnesota’s workforce and economy.
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Commissioner Larry Shellito and Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin) Commissioner Matt Massman visited the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Hastings today to highlight urgently needed repairs and maintenance in the facilities that serve nearly 800 Minnesota veterans and spouses.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today strongly urged Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives to reconsider ill-conceived and unwarranted budget cuts to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The $1.4 million in proposed budget cuts amount to more than 30 percent of the Department of Human Right’s annual budget.
ST. PAUL, MN - During a meeting with Climate Generation student activists today, Governor Mark Dayton reaffirmed his support for a 50 Percent by 2030 Renewable Energy Standard and urged the Minnesota Legislature to enact the proposal this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released new state guidelines designed to cut the risk of opioid addiction. The new guidelines, released last December in draft form, were developed by a work group made up of health care providers and community partners, and will help doctors and other health care providers decide when to prescribe these powerful pain killers, how much to prescribe, and how to monitor their use.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed three bills into law.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded 57 grants statewide totaling $17,884,007 under the Minnesota Pathways to Prosperity program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Legislative Leaders, urging immediate legislative action to address areas of bipartisan agreement, and urging Leaders to agree to parameters that will help ensure a productive, accountable resolution to the Legislative Session for the people of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL - Gov. Mark Dayton today recommended to the U.S. Department of Treasury 128 low-income census tracts in Minnesota to be designated as Opportunity Zones.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today thanked Republican legislators for supporting a tax credit to help alleviate the cost of compliance with state water quality requirements. The tax credit would provide eligible landowners $50 per acre, each year, for farmland converted to water quality buffers. Governor Dayton first proposed a version of this tax credit as part of his 2017 Tax Bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - Honoring the legacy of music legend and lifelong Minnesotan Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away two years ago, on April 21, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, April 21, 2018, to be "Prince Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Minnesota workers and students who stand to benefit from his proposal, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support his plan to protect or extend tax deductions that 900,000 Minnesotans and their families rely on, including deductions for employee expenses, homeownership costs, tuition payments, and more.
ST. PAUL, MN - Alongside Coach Scott Sandelin, Athletic Director Josh Berlo, and University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed today, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, to be "UMD Men’s Hockey National Champions Day" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of former First Lady Barbara Bush, and in accordance with the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to immediately be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment, at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointment of Paul Thissen to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Thissen will fill the vacancy created upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Thissen brings 25 years of legal experience to the Supreme Court, is widely regarded as a top legal mind in Minnesota, and has devoted 16 years to public service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including prior service as Speaker of the House.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Republican Legislative Leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate, urging immediate action to address Minnesota’s opioid crisis. The Governor’s letter calls on the Legislature to support the bipartisan Opioid Stewardship Program, which would fund opioid abuse prevention and treatment strategies in every corner of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Emergency Executive Order 18-06 to provide assistance and emergency relief services to stranded motorists. Heavy snow and strong winds have downed power lines in Rock County, and continued storm conditions are expected to create dangerous conditions for people travelling through the area.
ST. PAUL, MN - As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2018 NBA Western Conference Playoffs, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, April 15, 2018 as "Minnesota Timberwolves Day" in Minnesota. This is the first year the Timberwolves have made it to the playoffs since the 2003-2004 season.
ST. PAUL - Custom manufacturer Protolabs Inc. will invest $29.9 million to expand to a new site in Brooklyn Park.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. This vacancy is created upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson and will be chambered at Anoka in Anoka County.
ROSEVILLE, MN - Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius emphasized the urgent need for Governor Mark Dayton’s proposed special education funding plan today with Bruce Hentges, school board member for St. Cloud Area School District. The governor’s plan would increase special education funding by $19 million for fiscal year 2019 and $22 million for 2020 to help districts cover the rising costs of special education services.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to take immediate action to provide at least $35 million in additional funding for the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The new funding would allow the Authority to continue offering eligible Minnesota farmers affordable financing and terms and conditions not offered by other traditional lenders.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton this week called on the Minnesota Legislature to support funding for several additional urgent budget priorities this session. Governor Dayton’s proposals, outlined this week in a letter to legislative leaders, would invest $969,000 in a grant program that would continue state support for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, and the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota’s Premium Assistance Program saved nearly 118,000 eligible Minnesotans and their families thousands of dollars on their health insurance premiums in 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Mapleton Firefighter Timothy Wayne Royce, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that an additional judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Douglas B. Clark, Amber B. Gustafson, Tammy L. Merkins, and Kevin M. Miller as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Clark will be replacing the Honorable Sally Ireland Robertson, and will be chambered at Wadena in Wadena County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Edward S. Wilson and will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors, the State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable David E. Ackerson, and will be chambered at Hibbing in St. Louis County.
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ST. PAUL, MN - On Friday, July 27, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will host the 2018 Minnesota Tribal Youth Gathering at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. The first-in-the-nation state gathering will bring together Native American youth ages 14 to 24, tribal and state leaders, civic and business leaders, and educational organizations to focus on challenges facing Native American youth.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton yesterday urged the Minnesota Legislature to protect preKindergarten funding for 4,000 students at 59 school districts and charter schools across the state. Read below what some Minnesota legislators are saying about the risk to schools districts in their areas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by advocates and Minnesotans who lack high-speed internet access, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass his proposal to invest $30 million in rural broadband internet infrastructure. Leveraging $38 million in additional local and private investments, Governor Dayton’s proposal would help 11,000 more homes, business, and community institutions in Greater Minnesota access reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 102, SF 3154 into law. This bill approves contracts for state employees. To read a statement from Governor Dayton on the passage of this bill, click here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today called on the Minnesota Legislature to protect preKindergarten programs from being eliminated for 4,000 students at more than 59 school districts and charter schools across the state. These schools stand to lose state funding unless the Legislature takes action to protect preKindergarten investments for Minnesota four-year-olds.
Visitors to Jay Cooke State Park are awed by the scenic views of the St. Louis River and the historic swinging bridge. But one thing they won’t find at this iconic park is water for drinking or flushing toilets. That is because the park’s main water line failed this winter, forcing the park to shut down the water supply and close all of its bathrooms with flush toilets.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Legislature voted to approve contracts for state employees. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Senate voted to approved contracts and pension plans for state employees. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota First Lady Jane Freeman.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton, in response to reports that the bipartisan "Penny A Pill" proposal has been dropped from consideration by the Minnesota House of Representatives.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 101, SF 3133 into law. This bill approves the transfer of funds from an existing Driver and Vehicle Services account to support essential improvements to the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS).
ST. PAUL, MN - As thousands of Minnesota students, teachers, and parents prepare to march from Harriet Island to the Minnesota State Capitol tomorrow, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, March 24, 2018 to be "March for Our Lives Day" in Minnesota. Intended to encourage legislative action to ensure safe schools and reduce gun violence, Minnesota’s march will be one of many taking place across the country on Saturday.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota House and Senate approved a Conference Committee bill to transfer funds from an existing Driver and Vehicle Services account to support essential improvements to the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS). The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Saint Paul, MN — Three teams of state employees were honored today with the Better Government Awards, which recognize successful innovation in state government and the hardworking public servants delivering excellent service to Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Douglas P. Anderson and the Honorable Ann L. Carrott. Judge Anderson’s seat will be chambered at Little Falls in Morrison County and Judge Carrott’s seat will be chambered at Alexandria in Douglas County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill a current vacancy on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. This vacancy occurred upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Judge David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis and City of Brooklyn Center grabbed their shovels Tuesday morning to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority PFA) approved $544,369 for water infrastructure improvements in Bird Island. The PFA awarded the project a $355,200 grant from the Water Infrastructure Fund and a $189,169 loan from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund. The 20-year, 1 percent loan will save the city $33,394 compared with what it would have paid for a conventional loan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his Budget for a Better Minnesota, and his plan to cut taxes for over 2 million Minnesotans and their families. Governor Dayton’s supplemental budget would make needed investments in better educations for our students, and better infrastructure for a strong and growing economy. It would give all Minnesotans the choice to purchase better, more affordable health insurance, and deliver tax cuts for hard working individuals and families all over the state - improving family budgets without risking the long-term stability of our state’s budget. The Governor’s budget would do all this and more, while leaving $123 million on the bottom line.
Governor Mark Dayton delivered his eighth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature this evening. After the speech, Minnesotans responded by crediting the Governor for his continued commitment to education, economic growth and jobs, and hardworking taxpayers. Here is what they had to say.
Madam President, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam Chief Justice and the Distinguished Members of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. My fellow Constitutional Officers. And my fellow Minnesotans.
Madam President, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam Chief Justice and the Distinguished Members of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. My fellow Constitutional Officers. And my fellow Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will deliver his annual State of the State Address at the Minnesota State Capitol House Chamber. For members of the press with logistical questions on covering the Governor’s Address at the State Capitol, please contact the House Sergeant-at-Arms Office.
ST. PAUL, MN - Based on the recommendations of an independent work group convened by AARP Minnesota and a recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA), Governor Mark Dayton was joined by legislators and advocates today to announce a broad set of reforms and investments to hold providers guilty of abuse accountable and protect the health, safety, and dignity of seniors and vulnerable adults.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 18-05, which provides temporary relief from seasonal load restrictions in portions of southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to vehicles used to pump or transport septic sewage.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of School Administrators and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Sean M. Quinn as Judge on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Mr. Quinn will be replacing the Honorable Manuel J. Cervantes, for a term expiring January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Legislators and supporters announced the Protect Access to Contraception (PAC) Act, to ensure insurance coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptives without cost to the patient. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton today issued an executive order to establish a 15-member advisory council to study the opportunities that widespread adoption of automated and connected vehicles could bring to Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his proposed Safe and Secure Schools Act, which would provide $15.9 million in needed revenue to enhance safety for students, teachers, parents, and staff at schools throughout Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed March to be "Women’s History Month" in the State of Minnesota. While women’s history should be celebrated and studied throughout the year, this is a time to observe the role women have played in shaping Minnesota’s history, and the critical role all women play in shaping our state’s future.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Paul D. Williams and Dana L. Bailey to serve on the Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) Board. The Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative is the largest public-private partnership in Minnesota history
ST. PAUL, MN - Following 17 public meetings that engaged over 1,500 farmers, landowners, and other Minnesotans in conversations across the state, Governor Mark Dayton and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson today proposed a new groundwater protection measure.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (PFA) approved grants and loans totaling more than $35.5 million for sewer and water projects in three west central Minnesota cities. Funding was allocated for projects in Detroit Lakes, Osakis and Wheaton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, the Board of Psychology, the Mineral Coordinating Committee, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson, and will be chambered at Anoka in Anoka County.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report released today by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that 25 percent of Minnesota’s energy now comes from renewable sources, meeting Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard seven years ahead of schedule.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged state legislators to support and pass a "MinnesotaCare Buy-In" option this session. The proposal would allow all Minnesotans the choice to purchase their health insurance through MinnesotaCare - a state program that for 26 years has provided some eligible working Minnesota families a more affordable choice to purchase their health care.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation and other advocates from across the state will be at the Minnesota State Capitol to urge support for legislation to address opioid abuse.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the State of Minnesota February Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a $329 million projected surplus for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennium.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, February 28, 2018, to be "School Bus Driver Appreciation Day" in the State of Minnesota. Every morning, bright and early, school bus drivers across the state tirelessly dedicate themselves to safely transporting more than 760,000 students of all ages to and from school.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Education today released new high school graduation rate data, which show that the Class of 2017 posted the highest graduation rate on record at 82.7 percent. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Citing quality of life and opportunities available in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Report today released a new study naming Minnesota the #2 Best State in the Nation. Last year, Minnesota ranked #3 in the same national study.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 100, HF 399 into law. This bill provides budget funding for the Minnesota Senate and House, and reimburses funding to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Terrence M. Walters, and will be chambered at Wabasha in Wabasha County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Students, parents, and teachers across Minnesota this week are raising their concerns about school safety and gun violence. Yesterday, during a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Dayton was asked by reporters for his thoughts on school safety, gun violence, and the actions of students and concerned parents in Minnesota who are marching to end gun violence.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released a new report summarizing key findings from ten Water Quality Town Hall meetings held last year with Minnesotans across the state. The report, which summarizes more than 3,500 suggestions from more than 2,000 meeting attendees, recommends strategies to boost water quality education efforts, empower local action and collaboration, and increase investments in local clean water infrastructure, among other ideas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Attorney General Lori Swanson today announced that the State of Minnesota has reached a settlement with 3M Company. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, the Minnesota Department of Health reported that Minnesota’s uninsured rate rose from 4.3 percent in 2015 to 6.3 percent in 2017, leaving approximately 349,000 Minnesotans without coverage.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators, Governor Mark Dayton today announced a slate of legislative proposals that would combat the opioid crisis and save lives across Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proposals build on the recommendations of a new report released today that outlines strategies to address the opioid crisis that is harming people and communities across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in honor and remembrance of Colonel Leo Thorsness.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton recognized the 20 Minnesota athletes competing in the 2018 South Korean Winter Olympic Games. Governor Dayton issued a proclamation today declaring February 8, 2018, to be "Minnesota Winter Olympians Day" throughout the state, and called on all Minnesotans to support our athletes at the Winter Games.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Reflecting the agency’s commitment to maximizing value for Minnesotans, a new report finds that the Minnesota Department of Transportation saved $83 million in 2017 from new and revised practices in its construction program delivery and project development
ST. PAUL - Aquaponics startup Stars Hollow Co. will create 156 jobs and invest nearly $12.3 million to build a new facility in Cambridge.
ST. PAUL - Medical device firm Caisson Interventional LLC plans to expand its Maple Grove facilities by 30,000 square foot and add 50 jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the 75th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proclaimed February to be Black History Month in the State of Minnesota. While African-American history should be studied throughout the year, Black History Month provides a special opportunity to focus on the unique experiences and contributions of African Americans in our state, and our country.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota IT Services and the Department of Public Safety today announced a new project roadmap for MNLARS, to address urgent system shortcomings and strengthen the system for the future. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL - Grants totaling $5.24 million were approved by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for infrastructure projects in four Greater Minnesota communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court, created upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Associate Justice David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Jan Malcolm to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. Read what Minnesotans are saying about Governor Dayton’s appointment below.
ST. PAUL, MN - Ahead of tonight’s State of the Union Address, POLITICO released a new report naming Minnesota the 2nd-Strongest State in the Union. This is the fourth time Minnesota has ranked among the top two strongest states in the nation in the POLITICO study.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Jan Malcolm to serve as Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Malcolm is a public health expert with significant management experience in both the public and non-profit sectors. She previously served as Minnesota Health Commissioner from 1999 to 2003.
ST. PAUL, MN - AARP Minnesota today released their final recommendations on steps the state should take to improve the health and safety of Minnesota seniors who are cared for in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Minneapolis, Jan 29 - Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, and Minnesota Governor, Mark Dayton, have been appointed as chair and vice chair respectively of the Governors' Biofuels Coalition, a multi-state alliance aimed at providing regional leadership on biofuels policy.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, May 2, 2018 as "Small Helps All Day" to celebrate National Small Business Week in Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proclamation highlights the many contributions small businesses make to the success and vitality of Minnesota’s workforce and economy.
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) Commissioner Larry Shellito and Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin) Commissioner Matt Massman visited the Minnesota State Veterans Home in Hastings today to highlight urgently needed repairs and maintenance in the facilities that serve nearly 800 Minnesota veterans and spouses.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today strongly urged Republicans in the Minnesota House of Representatives to reconsider ill-conceived and unwarranted budget cuts to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. The $1.4 million in proposed budget cuts amount to more than 30 percent of the Department of Human Right’s annual budget.
ST. PAUL, MN - During a meeting with Climate Generation student activists today, Governor Mark Dayton reaffirmed his support for a 50 Percent by 2030 Renewable Energy Standard and urged the Minnesota Legislature to enact the proposal this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released new state guidelines designed to cut the risk of opioid addiction. The new guidelines, released last December in draft form, were developed by a work group made up of health care providers and community partners, and will help doctors and other health care providers decide when to prescribe these powerful pain killers, how much to prescribe, and how to monitor their use.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed three bills into law.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded 57 grants statewide totaling $17,884,007 under the Minnesota Pathways to Prosperity program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Legislative Leaders, urging immediate legislative action to address areas of bipartisan agreement, and urging Leaders to agree to parameters that will help ensure a productive, accountable resolution to the Legislative Session for the people of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL - Gov. Mark Dayton today recommended to the U.S. Department of Treasury 128 low-income census tracts in Minnesota to be designated as Opportunity Zones.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today thanked Republican legislators for supporting a tax credit to help alleviate the cost of compliance with state water quality requirements. The tax credit would provide eligible landowners $50 per acre, each year, for farmland converted to water quality buffers. Governor Dayton first proposed a version of this tax credit as part of his 2017 Tax Bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - Honoring the legacy of music legend and lifelong Minnesotan Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away two years ago, on April 21, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, April 21, 2018, to be "Prince Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Minnesota workers and students who stand to benefit from his proposal, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support his plan to protect or extend tax deductions that 900,000 Minnesotans and their families rely on, including deductions for employee expenses, homeownership costs, tuition payments, and more.
ST. PAUL, MN - Alongside Coach Scott Sandelin, Athletic Director Josh Berlo, and University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed today, Wednesday, April 18, 2018, to be "UMD Men’s Hockey National Champions Day" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of former First Lady Barbara Bush, and in accordance with the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to immediately be flown at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment, at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointment of Paul Thissen to serve as the next Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Thissen will fill the vacancy created upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Thissen brings 25 years of legal experience to the Supreme Court, is widely regarded as a top legal mind in Minnesota, and has devoted 16 years to public service in the Minnesota House of Representatives, including prior service as Speaker of the House.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Republican Legislative Leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate, urging immediate action to address Minnesota’s opioid crisis. The Governor’s letter calls on the Legislature to support the bipartisan Opioid Stewardship Program, which would fund opioid abuse prevention and treatment strategies in every corner of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Emergency Executive Order 18-06 to provide assistance and emergency relief services to stranded motorists. Heavy snow and strong winds have downed power lines in Rock County, and continued storm conditions are expected to create dangerous conditions for people travelling through the area.
ST. PAUL, MN - As the Minnesota Timberwolves prepare to take on the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2018 NBA Western Conference Playoffs, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, April 15, 2018 as "Minnesota Timberwolves Day" in Minnesota. This is the first year the Timberwolves have made it to the playoffs since the 2003-2004 season.
ST. PAUL - Custom manufacturer Protolabs Inc. will invest $29.9 million to expand to a new site in Brooklyn Park.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. This vacancy is created upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson and will be chambered at Anoka in Anoka County.
ROSEVILLE, MN - Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius emphasized the urgent need for Governor Mark Dayton’s proposed special education funding plan today with Bruce Hentges, school board member for St. Cloud Area School District. The governor’s plan would increase special education funding by $19 million for fiscal year 2019 and $22 million for 2020 to help districts cover the rising costs of special education services.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to take immediate action to provide at least $35 million in additional funding for the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The new funding would allow the Authority to continue offering eligible Minnesota farmers affordable financing and terms and conditions not offered by other traditional lenders.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton this week called on the Minnesota Legislature to support funding for several additional urgent budget priorities this session. Governor Dayton’s proposals, outlined this week in a letter to legislative leaders, would invest $969,000 in a grant program that would continue state support for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, and the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
St. Paul, MN - Minnesota’s Premium Assistance Program saved nearly 118,000 eligible Minnesotans and their families thousands of dollars on their health insurance premiums in 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Mapleton Firefighter Timothy Wayne Royce, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that an additional judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Douglas B. Clark, Amber B. Gustafson, Tammy L. Merkins, and Kevin M. Miller as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Clark will be replacing the Honorable Sally Ireland Robertson, and will be chambered at Wadena in Wadena County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Edward S. Wilson and will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors, the State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable David E. Ackerson, and will be chambered at Hibbing in St. Louis County.
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ST. PAUL, MN - On Friday, July 27, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will host the 2018 Minnesota Tribal Youth Gathering at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. The first-in-the-nation state gathering will bring together Native American youth ages 14 to 24, tribal and state leaders, civic and business leaders, and educational organizations to focus on challenges facing Native American youth.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton yesterday urged the Minnesota Legislature to protect preKindergarten funding for 4,000 students at 59 school districts and charter schools across the state. Read below what some Minnesota legislators are saying about the risk to schools districts in their areas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by advocates and Minnesotans who lack high-speed internet access, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Minnesota Legislature to support and pass his proposal to invest $30 million in rural broadband internet infrastructure. Leveraging $38 million in additional local and private investments, Governor Dayton’s proposal would help 11,000 more homes, business, and community institutions in Greater Minnesota access reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 102, SF 3154 into law. This bill approves contracts for state employees. To read a statement from Governor Dayton on the passage of this bill, click here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today called on the Minnesota Legislature to protect preKindergarten programs from being eliminated for 4,000 students at more than 59 school districts and charter schools across the state. These schools stand to lose state funding unless the Legislature takes action to protect preKindergarten investments for Minnesota four-year-olds.
Visitors to Jay Cooke State Park are awed by the scenic views of the St. Louis River and the historic swinging bridge. But one thing they won’t find at this iconic park is water for drinking or flushing toilets. That is because the park’s main water line failed this winter, forcing the park to shut down the water supply and close all of its bathrooms with flush toilets.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Legislature voted to approve contracts for state employees. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Senate voted to approved contracts and pension plans for state employees. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement on the passing of former Minnesota First Lady Jane Freeman.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton, in response to reports that the bipartisan "Penny A Pill" proposal has been dropped from consideration by the Minnesota House of Representatives.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 101, SF 3133 into law. This bill approves the transfer of funds from an existing Driver and Vehicle Services account to support essential improvements to the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS).
ST. PAUL, MN - As thousands of Minnesota students, teachers, and parents prepare to march from Harriet Island to the Minnesota State Capitol tomorrow, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, March 24, 2018 to be "March for Our Lives Day" in Minnesota. Intended to encourage legislative action to ensure safe schools and reduce gun violence, Minnesota’s march will be one of many taking place across the country on Saturday.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota House and Senate approved a Conference Committee bill to transfer funds from an existing Driver and Vehicle Services account to support essential improvements to the Minnesota License and Registration System (MNLARS). The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Saint Paul, MN — Three teams of state employees were honored today with the Better Government Awards, which recognize successful innovation in state government and the hardworking public servants delivering excellent service to Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Douglas P. Anderson and the Honorable Ann L. Carrott. Judge Anderson’s seat will be chambered at Little Falls in Morrison County and Judge Carrott’s seat will be chambered at Alexandria in Douglas County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill a current vacancy on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. This vacancy occurred upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Judge David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Representatives from the Metropolitan Council, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis and City of Brooklyn Center grabbed their shovels Tuesday morning to break ground on the region's second rapid bus line, the C Line.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority PFA) approved $544,369 for water infrastructure improvements in Bird Island. The PFA awarded the project a $355,200 grant from the Water Infrastructure Fund and a $189,169 loan from the Drinking Water Revolving Fund. The 20-year, 1 percent loan will save the city $33,394 compared with what it would have paid for a conventional loan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his Budget for a Better Minnesota, and his plan to cut taxes for over 2 million Minnesotans and their families. Governor Dayton’s supplemental budget would make needed investments in better educations for our students, and better infrastructure for a strong and growing economy. It would give all Minnesotans the choice to purchase better, more affordable health insurance, and deliver tax cuts for hard working individuals and families all over the state - improving family budgets without risking the long-term stability of our state’s budget. The Governor’s budget would do all this and more, while leaving $123 million on the bottom line.
Governor Mark Dayton delivered his eighth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature this evening. After the speech, Minnesotans responded by crediting the Governor for his continued commitment to education, economic growth and jobs, and hardworking taxpayers. Here is what they had to say.
Madam President, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam Chief Justice and the Distinguished Members of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. My fellow Constitutional Officers. And my fellow Minnesotans.
Madam President, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota Senate. Mr. Speaker, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam Chief Justice and the Distinguished Members of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. My fellow Constitutional Officers. And my fellow Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, Governor Mark Dayton will deliver his annual State of the State Address at the Minnesota State Capitol House Chamber. For members of the press with logistical questions on covering the Governor’s Address at the State Capitol, please contact the House Sergeant-at-Arms Office.
ST. PAUL, MN - Based on the recommendations of an independent work group convened by AARP Minnesota and a recent report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA), Governor Mark Dayton was joined by legislators and advocates today to announce a broad set of reforms and investments to hold providers guilty of abuse accountable and protect the health, safety, and dignity of seniors and vulnerable adults.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 18-05, which provides temporary relief from seasonal load restrictions in portions of southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to vehicles used to pump or transport septic sewage.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of School Administrators and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Sean M. Quinn as Judge on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Mr. Quinn will be replacing the Honorable Manuel J. Cervantes, for a term expiring January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Legislators and supporters announced the Protect Access to Contraception (PAC) Act, to ensure insurance coverage for all FDA-approved contraceptives without cost to the patient. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton today issued an executive order to establish a 15-member advisory council to study the opportunities that widespread adoption of automated and connected vehicles could bring to Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his proposed Safe and Secure Schools Act, which would provide $15.9 million in needed revenue to enhance safety for students, teachers, parents, and staff at schools throughout Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed March to be "Women’s History Month" in the State of Minnesota. While women’s history should be celebrated and studied throughout the year, this is a time to observe the role women have played in shaping Minnesota’s history, and the critical role all women play in shaping our state’s future.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Paul D. Williams and Dana L. Bailey to serve on the Destination Medical Center Corporation (DMCC) Board. The Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative is the largest public-private partnership in Minnesota history
ST. PAUL, MN - Following 17 public meetings that engaged over 1,500 farmers, landowners, and other Minnesotans in conversations across the state, Governor Mark Dayton and Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson today proposed a new groundwater protection measure.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facility Authority (PFA) approved grants and loans totaling more than $35.5 million for sewer and water projects in three west central Minnesota cities. Funding was allocated for projects in Detroit Lakes, Osakis and Wheaton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, the Board of Psychology, the Mineral Coordinating Committee, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence R. Johnson, and will be chambered at Anoka in Anoka County.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report released today by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that 25 percent of Minnesota’s energy now comes from renewable sources, meeting Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard seven years ahead of schedule.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged state legislators to support and pass a "MinnesotaCare Buy-In" option this session. The proposal would allow all Minnesotans the choice to purchase their health insurance through MinnesotaCare - a state program that for 26 years has provided some eligible working Minnesota families a more affordable choice to purchase their health care.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation and other advocates from across the state will be at the Minnesota State Capitol to urge support for legislation to address opioid abuse.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the State of Minnesota February Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a $329 million projected surplus for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennium.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, February 28, 2018, to be "School Bus Driver Appreciation Day" in the State of Minnesota. Every morning, bright and early, school bus drivers across the state tirelessly dedicate themselves to safely transporting more than 760,000 students of all ages to and from school.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Education today released new high school graduation rate data, which show that the Class of 2017 posted the highest graduation rate on record at 82.7 percent. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Citing quality of life and opportunities available in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Report today released a new study naming Minnesota the #2 Best State in the Nation. Last year, Minnesota ranked #3 in the same national study.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 100, HF 399 into law. This bill provides budget funding for the Minnesota Senate and House, and reimburses funding to the Legislative Coordinating Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Terrence M. Walters, and will be chambered at Wabasha in Wabasha County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Students, parents, and teachers across Minnesota this week are raising their concerns about school safety and gun violence. Yesterday, during a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Dayton was asked by reporters for his thoughts on school safety, gun violence, and the actions of students and concerned parents in Minnesota who are marching to end gun violence.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released a new report summarizing key findings from ten Water Quality Town Hall meetings held last year with Minnesotans across the state. The report, which summarizes more than 3,500 suggestions from more than 2,000 meeting attendees, recommends strategies to boost water quality education efforts, empower local action and collaboration, and increase investments in local clean water infrastructure, among other ideas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Attorney General Lori Swanson today announced that the State of Minnesota has reached a settlement with 3M Company. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, the Minnesota Department of Health reported that Minnesota’s uninsured rate rose from 4.3 percent in 2015 to 6.3 percent in 2017, leaving approximately 349,000 Minnesotans without coverage.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with a proclamation issued by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators, Governor Mark Dayton today announced a slate of legislative proposals that would combat the opioid crisis and save lives across Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proposals build on the recommendations of a new report released today that outlines strategies to address the opioid crisis that is harming people and communities across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 in honor and remembrance of Colonel Leo Thorsness.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton recognized the 20 Minnesota athletes competing in the 2018 South Korean Winter Olympic Games. Governor Dayton issued a proclamation today declaring February 8, 2018, to be "Minnesota Winter Olympians Day" throughout the state, and called on all Minnesotans to support our athletes at the Winter Games.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Reflecting the agency’s commitment to maximizing value for Minnesotans, a new report finds that the Minnesota Department of Transportation saved $83 million in 2017 from new and revised practices in its construction program delivery and project development
ST. PAUL - Aquaponics startup Stars Hollow Co. will create 156 jobs and invest nearly $12.3 million to build a new facility in Cambridge.
ST. PAUL - Medical device firm Caisson Interventional LLC plans to expand its Maple Grove facilities by 30,000 square foot and add 50 jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the 75th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton has directed all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, February 3, 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proclaimed February to be Black History Month in the State of Minnesota. While African-American history should be studied throughout the year, Black History Month provides a special opportunity to focus on the unique experiences and contributions of African Americans in our state, and our country.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota IT Services and the Department of Public Safety today announced a new project roadmap for MNLARS, to address urgent system shortcomings and strengthen the system for the future. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL - Grants totaling $5.24 million were approved by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for infrastructure projects in four Greater Minnesota communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court, created upon the United States Senate’s confirmation of the appointment of Associate Justice David R. Stras to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Jan Malcolm to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. Read what Minnesotans are saying about Governor Dayton’s appointment below.
ST. PAUL, MN - Ahead of tonight’s State of the Union Address, POLITICO released a new report naming Minnesota the 2nd-Strongest State in the Union. This is the fourth time Minnesota has ranked among the top two strongest states in the nation in the POLITICO study.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Jan Malcolm to serve as Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Malcolm is a public health expert with significant management experience in both the public and non-profit sectors. She previously served as Minnesota Health Commissioner from 1999 to 2003.
ST. PAUL, MN - AARP Minnesota today released their final recommendations on steps the state should take to improve the health and safety of Minnesota seniors who are cared for in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Minneapolis, Jan 29 - Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, and Minnesota Governor, Mark Dayton, have been appointed as chair and vice chair respectively of the Governors' Biofuels Coalition, a multi-state alliance aimed at providing regional leadership on biofuels policy.
ST. PAUL, MN - This week, the Trump Administration began taking steps to undo the Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan, which was designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb climate change. Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the Trump Administration’s actions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Trump Administration announced it will eliminate an Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirement that the majority of health insurance policies sold in the United States include birth control coverage free of charge. The new federal policy will allow employers the choice to deny their employees access to health insurance that covers costs for birth control. Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Governor Mark Dayton released the following statements today regarding the Trump Administration’s actions.
Minnesota farmers and landowners are making significant progress in implementing the state’s new buffer requirement that goes into effect November 1. Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) Executive Director John Jaschke, along with Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Department of Natural Resources Assistant Commissioner Sarah Strommen highlighted the tremendous progress that has been made regarding buffer implementation and provided reminders and resources for landowners to meet the buffer requirements.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 9:30am on Friday, October 6, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith will host a celebration reception at the Governor’s Residence for the Minnesota Lynx. On Wednesday night, the Lynx won the WNBA Championship for the fourth time in seven years. Team members will visit with Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Smith, and other elected officials, and be congratulated for their outstanding championship season.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today approved a plan to modernize Minnesota’s communications infrastructure, to better connect and serve first responders across the state. The plan, developed by AT&T under the federal FirstNet effort, will build modern communications infrastructure to power a high-speed, wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, at no cost to Minnesota taxpayers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has named Tenzin Dolkar to serve as Minnesota’s new State Rail Director. Dolkar will replace Alene Tchourumoff in the role, after Tchourumoff was appointed Chair of the Metropolitan Council by Governor Dayton in June of this year.
ST. PAUL, MN - The United States Supreme Court announced today that it would not revisit a ruling by the federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) constitutional. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota. As directed by the President, flags will be flown at half-staff beginning immediately, until sunset on Friday, October 6, 2017, as a mark of respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Commerce today released the final 2018 insurance company rates for individual and small group health plans, in advance of the open enrollment period that begins on November 1.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued an open letter to the people of the Iron Range, regarding the future of Chippewa Capital Partners’ project at the former Essar site.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations today issued its final report, detailing its recommendations to help ensure greater trust, safety, and justice for all Minnesotans. Governor Dayton established the council in October 2016, to identify strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, review best practices, and recommend specific reforms.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy occurred upon the retirement of the Honorable Margaret M. Marrinan, and will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
The Metropolitan Council voted Wednesday to award $1 million to five metro cities looking to improve water quality and encourage conservation. The awards are part of a pilot project to support local efforts to address issues in their communities related to water quality, quantity, and wastewater treatment.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith are encouraging concerned Minnesotans to donate and volunteer with qualified relief efforts, to assist those impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. There are approximately 13,000 Puerto Rican people living in Minnesota, meaning many Minnesotans have family, friends, or other loved ones impacted by Hurricane Maria.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $675,750 in total relief for Redwood and Renville Counties. The funding will come from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. Severe thunderstorms and flooding on August 16, 2017, caused significant damage to county and township roads, a section of regional railway, and county agricultural drainage systems.
ROSEVILLE, MN - The Minnesota Department of Education announced today it received a $21.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to improve reading skills of students from birth through grade 12. The grant will serve an estimated 30,000 students.
Minnesotans who benefit from the support and care provided by Medicaid would bear much of burden of the damaging cuts proposed in the latest U.S. Senate attempt to "repeal and replace" the Affordable Care Act.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Kathy Sheran as an at-large member of the Commission on Judicial Selection. Senator Sheran will be replacing Randy Kehr, who resigned last month, for a term expiring on January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL - In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 24, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement on mediation proceedings with Legislative Leaders. To see a spreadsheet from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) of projected legislative funding, click here.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Douglas L. Richards and the Honorable Bradley C. Walker. Judge Richards’ seat will be chambered at Blue Earth in Faribault County and Judge Walker’s seat will be chambered at St. James in Watonwan County.
Saint Paul — To provide more opportunities for minority-, woman-, veteran-, economically disadvantaged, and disabled-owned small businesses, the State of Minnesota is building a Supplier Diversity Dashboard - a new online tool that will help contractors and state agencies track State spending with diverse businesses in real time. A web-based reporting system, which is frequently used in the private sector to increase and sustain supplier diversity, will help the State meet its aggressive new goals for increasing business with diverse contractors.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Public Facilities Authority (PFA) awarded nearly $18.4 million in grants and loans for a new water treatment plant and supporting infrastructure in Morris that will reduce water hardness for residents and reduce the discharge of chloride into the environment.
NOTE: This press release was originally published by the U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA)--an effort among 14 states and Puerto Rico to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. New York, NY -- Citing recent extreme weather event as further evidence of the urgent need for climate solutions, the U.S. Climate Alliance (USCA)--an effort among 14 states and Puerto Rico to reduce greenhouse gas emissions--released a report showing that member states are collectively on track to meet and possibly exceed their portion of the U.S. commitment under the Paris Agreement. Representing the USCA, Governors Brown (CA) Cuomo (NY), and Inslee (WA), were joined by former Secretary of State John Kerry to discuss how governors can step up given the void of federal climate action. North Carolina is the newest member of the USCA, affirming the state’s commitment to climate action.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today urged the federal government to officially approve Minnesota’s 1332 innovation waiver, to allow the state to operate its reinsurance program created during the 2017 Legislative Session. The reinsurance program would help reduce premiums by an estimated 20 percent from what they otherwise would be, for Minnesotans who purchase their health insurance on the individual marketplace.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Stephen J. Wentzell as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Congressman Rick Nolan were among the many who traveled to Virginia today to mark the completion of the Highway 53 Relocation project.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton and Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Shawntera Hardy today joined leaders from Digi-Key, a global electronic component distributor in Thief River Falls, to break ground on the company’s new $200 million expansion project.
ST. PAUL, Minn.- This past weekend the Minnesota Air National Guard sent 41 Airmen to support response efforts for Hurricane Irma. Six Soldiers from the Minnesota Army National Guard also departed this morning to support relief efforts.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Commerce today submitted testimony to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC), regarding the proposed Enbridge Line 3 Pipeline project. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Young Women’s Cabinet, as part of the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 17-08, directing the Minnesota National Guard to assist with response and relief efforts for wildfires currently threatening life and property in Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon. Governor Dayton’s Executive Order approves a request for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 17-07, directing the Minnesota National Guard to assist with Hurricane Irma response and relief efforts. Governor Dayton’s Executive Order approves a request for assistance from the Minnesota National Guard through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement, in response to the order issued today by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized a team of 16 Minnesota emergency management professionals to head to Florida, as that state faces Hurricane Irma. Governor Dayton approved a request for assistance through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) for a Type III Incident Management Team to help with response and recovery efforts.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the sixteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Monday, September 11, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Amazon announced that it is looking to build a second headquarters in North America, investing as much as $5 billion to build and operate a facility which would employ as many as 50,000 people. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota students once again led the nation on ACT college entrance exam scores, with an average score of 21.5, compared to the national average of 21. As Minnesota students earned the top national ranking among states where all students take the test, all measured student groups increased their ACT scores this year, with African American students, Hispanic students, and Pacific Islander students all increasing average scores by 0.5 points
MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 7, 2017) - Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) today released a new report from Clean Energy Trust and Environmental Entrepreneurs that finds that Minnesota now has 57,351 total clean energy jobs. In the last 12 months, Minnesota’s clean energy industry grew by 5.3 percent, adding 2,893 jobs—3.8 times faster than overall job growth in the state. Despite the rapid growth that has already occurred, clean energy technology continues to present a significant opportunity for business and job growth.
ST. PAUL, MN - With more than 860,000 students returning to class across the state this week, Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Paul Bunyan Elementary School in Bemidji and Lowell Elementary School in Duluth. This year, thanks to investments secured by Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith, Bemidji Public Schools received $208,000 and Duluth Public Schools received $100,000 to expand their preKindergarten programs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today welcomed students back to school at Robbinsdale’s Meadow Lake Elementary in New Hope. As more than 860,000 students head back to school across Minnesota this fall, new investments in E-12 education funding under Governor Dayton’s leadership now total $2 billion. This new funding has made it possible for 22,500 kids to attend preschool this fall, along with more than 57,400 kids now attending all-day Kindergarten across the state.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Dayton has approved 11 soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 34th Combat Aviation Brigade to support response efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The soldiers will depart today from St. Cloud via CH-47 chinook helicopters to conduct aviation operations in Texas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Water Quality Town Hall meetings will continue next week with town hall meetings in Crookston on Tuesday, September 5, and in St. Cloud on Wednesday, September 6.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement, regarding the deadline for Chippewa Capital Partners, LLC to obtain the needed financing for its mineral leases.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today urged the federal government to continue the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, to protect from deportation those people, who were brought to America as children of undocumented immigrants. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith also recently joined with leaders from around the country to sign a letter to President Trump urging support for DACA.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Major General Jon A. Jensen to serve as the 31st Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard. General Jensen will fill the vacancy created upon the upcoming retirement of Major General Richard Nash under the state’s mandatory retirement at the end of October. He will serve a seven-year term.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today presented a proclamation at the Minnesota State Fair, declaring Saturday, August 26, 2017 to be "4-H Day" in the State of Minnesota. The Governor and Lt. Governor’s proclamation recognizes the impact of 4-H on Minnesota kids, including more than 69,000 youth last year alone.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Annie P. Claesson-Huseby and Christopher J. Strandlie as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Ms. Claesson-Huseby is filling a new district court judgeship, created by order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, and will be chambered at Bemidji in Beltrami County. Mr. Strandlie will be replacing the Honorable Richard A. Zimmerman, and will be chambered at Brainerd in Crow Wing County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Commemorating the start of the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith have proclaimed Thursday, August 24, 2017 to be "The Great Minnesota Get Together Day" in the State of Minnesota. The State Fair annually attracts more than 1.9 million visitors from across the state and surrounding region.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the State Rehabilitation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Lisa R. Swenson as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Ms. Swenson will replace the Honorable Debra A. Jacobson, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Matthew M. Quinn and Shan C. Wang as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Quinn will be replacing the Honorable Vicki E. Landwehr, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County. Mr. Wang is filling a new district court judgeship created in the Seventh Judicial District by the Minnesota Supreme Court, and will be chambered at St. Cloud in Stearns County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $85,875 in relief for Clearwater County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The county experienced significant damage to public property caused by severe thunderstorms with high winds on July 21, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Water Quality Town Hall meetings will continue this week with town hall meetings in Mankato on August 16 and in Marshall on August 17. Governor Mark Dayton and his administration launched the Water Quality Town Hall meetings with a gathering last month in Rochester. The meetings are an opportunity to discuss the water quality challenges facing our communities and our state, learn from experts, and engage with policymakers
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies are created upon the retirement of the Honorable Richard A. Zimmerman and the creation of a new district court judgeship in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District by order of the Minnesota Supreme Court. The seat currently held by Judge Zimmerman will be chambered at Brainerd in Crow Wing County and the new judgeship seat will be chambered at Bemidji in Beltrami County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancies in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. The vacancies were created upon the retirement of the Honorable Vicki E. Landwehr and the creation of a new district court judgeship in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District by order of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Judge Landwehr’s seat will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County and the new judgeship seat will be chambered at Saint Cloud in Stearns County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced that Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will chair the NGA’s Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. Governor Dayton replaces the outgoing chair, Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding the deadline for publishing the Environmental Impact Statement for Enbridge’s proposed Line 3 Oil Pipeline.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota today invited young women from across the state to apply for open positions with the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota. The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota currently has at least 14 cabinet vacancies to fill.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $619,525 in relief for Becker, Clay, and Norman counties from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released these statements today after an explosion at Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - This fall, 6,100 four-year-olds will be attending free, school-based preKindergarten programs across Minnesota, thanks to funding secured by Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature since 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - As farmers from across Minnesota gather at Farmfest this week, Governor Mark Dayton today announced that the state will implement a new biodiesel standard next spring, as Minnesota moves to a 20 percent biodiesel blend (B20) at pumps across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Paula D. Vraa as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding this morning’s explosion at Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 17-05 lifting road and vehicle restrictions for Minnesota farmers helping ranchers and farmers in North Dakota and South Dakota affected by drought.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $522,387.75 in relief for Anoka County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of those who were killed or injured in the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse a decade ago, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the dates and locations of a series of Water Quality Town Hall meetings beginning in late July. The ten town halls will offer Minnesotans an opportunity to discuss the water quality challenges facing their communities and our state, learn from experts, and engage with policymakers.
ST. PAUL, MN - A series of ten Water Quality Town Hall meetings will begin on Monday, July 27, 2017 in Rochester. Governor Mark Dayton and his administration have organized the ten town halls to offer Minnesotans an opportunity to discuss the water quality challenges facing their communities and our state, learn from experts, and engage with policymakers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $107,785.25 in relief for Winona County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The county experienced significant damage to public property caused by severe thunderstorms, high winds, and a tornado on June 28, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. The vacancy is created upon the upcoming retirement of the Honorable Diane M. Hanson, and will be chambered at Shakopee in Scott County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton concerning today’s ruling in Ramsey County District Court:
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $24,999.38 in relief for Big Stone County and up to an estimated $20,126.25 for Stevens County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. Both counties experienced significant damage to public property caused by severe thunderstorms, high winds, and tornadoes on June 13, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Meeting with the National Governors Association (NGA) in Rhode Island this week, Governor Mark Dayton today signed onto "A Compact to Improve State Cybersecurity," an effort by 38 governors to improve state cybersecurity. The compact covers three main areas of cybersecurity, which Minnesota is already leading on: (1) build cybersecurity governance; (2) prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats; and (3) develop a cybersecurity workforce.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton named Michael Vekich as Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA). Mr. Vekich will replace Kathleen Blatz, who has served as Interim Chair of the MSFA Board since February of this year, for a term expiring January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Marking the first time the X Games will be hosted in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Thursday, July 13, 2017 to be "X Games Day" in Minnesota. The proclamation honors Minnesota’s vibrant extreme sports community and celebrates all the upcoming X Games action July 13-16, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota is America’s Third Best State for Business in 2017, according to a new report released today by CNBC. Minnesota moved into the third spot this year, after placing fourth in 2016 and coming in first as America’s Top State for Business in 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today provided remarks at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED) annual Minnesota Veterans Career Fair in Bloomington. The Veterans Career Fair connected nearly 200 employers with approximately 1,000 former and current military members. Governor Mark Dayton also issued a proclamation declaring the month of July to be "Hire a Veteran Month" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Debra A. Jacobson, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Donald M. Spilseth, and will be chambered at Willmar in Kandiyohi County.
ST. PAUL, MN - This Saturday, July 8, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Mille Lacs to fish for bass and promote the lake’s status as the best bass fishing lake in the country, according to Bassmaster Magazine. Governor Dayton’s bass fishing party is being hosted by Greg, Suzy, and Dean Fisher of Fisher’s Resort in Isle.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a letter to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board, requesting that its members name a new law enforcement training fund in memory of Philando Castile, who was tragically killed one year ago today.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. The vacancies are created upon the retirement of the Honorable Richard A. Zimmerman, effective September 5, 2017, and upon an order by the Minnesota Supreme Court creating a new district court judgeship in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District, effective July 1, 2017.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the U.S. Senate health care bill:
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; the Council on Disability; the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Advisory Group; the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities; the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee; the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council; and the State Rehabilitation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. The vacancies are occurring upon the retirement of the Honorable Vicki E. Landwehr, effective September 13, 2017, and upon an order by the Minnesota Supreme Court creating a new district court judgeship, effective July 1, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Bassmaster Magazine today named Mille Lacs the best lake in the country for bass fishing in their annual rankings of the best bass lakes in America. Ranked against twelve other lakes, Mille Lacs placed first thanks to its abundance of hearty smallmouth bass.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms. Below is a schedule of the Council’s upcoming meetings. These meetings are open to the public.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation; the Board of Animal Health; the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; the Board of Dentistry; the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board; the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs; and the Trade Policy Advisory Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies are created upon the upcoming retirements of the Honorable Lyonel Norris and the Honorable Thomas M. Sipkins, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, attorneys representing Governor Mark Dayton and Republican Legislative Leaders filed a Joint Stipulation with the Ramsey County District Court, which asks the Court to order continuing funding for House and Senate Members, for their staffs, and for their operating obligations, for ninety days.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has appointed Alene Tchourumoff to serve as Chair of the Metropolitan Council. Tchourumoff currently serves as Minnesota’s State Rail Director, and brings a decade of experience in infrastructure planning, transportation policy, and finance to her new role.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of the Minnesota State Academies; the Center for Rural Policy and Development; the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans; the Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners; the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors; the Minnesota Racing Commission; the Minnesota State Arts Board; the Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors; and the Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities and its Medical Review Subcommittee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Nursing and the Commission of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - This week, Lt. Governor Tina Smith is leading a bipartisan trade mission in Cuba. The Minnesota delegation is cultivating ties between the state’s agricultural industry and new markets in Cuba.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board on Judicial Standards, the State Board of Physical Therapy, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Brianne J. Buccicone and John D. Klossner as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Buccicone will be replacing the Honorable Thomas D. Hayes, and will be chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Todd Doncavage to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). Commissioner Doncavage has served as Acting Commissioner since the passing of Commissioner Joshua Tilsen in April 2017. Commissioner Doncavage has over two decades of experience in labor relations and conflict resolution, including five years at BMS as both a mediator and Deputy Commissioner.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, the Minnesota Board of Social Work, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, and the Minnesota Zoological Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith after a verdict was reached today in Ramsey County Court in the case concerning the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton after a verdict was reached today in Ramsey County Court in the case concerning the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today announced that a bipartisan delegation from Minnesota will visit Cuba this week to help Minnesota farmers tap demand in Cuba for imported agricultural products.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Office of the Governor has retained Mr. Sam Hanson, former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and Briggs and Morgan to represent the Governor and Minnesota Management and Budget in the lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Legislature.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want all Minnesotans to lace up their hiking boots, grab a paddle or fishing pole, and get out to enjoy a state park this Saturday, June 10. In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, the DNR will waive the requirement for a vehicle permit (a $5 value) and offer free admission at all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The goal of National Get Outdoors Day is to introduce first-time visitors, especially families with young children, to the fun of outdoor recreation at state parks, state trails, fishing piers and other public lands.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable James E. Dehn, chambered at Cambridge in Isanti County, and the Honorable Thomas D. Hayes, chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, the Board of Psychology, and the Gambling Control Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new research study confirms that Minnesota’s tobacco tax is positively impacting smoking rates in the state. The research study, led by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), shows that among Minnesotans who successfully quit smoking in the past year, 63 percent reported that the price increase helped them make a quit attempt and helped keep them from smoking again.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created upon the upcoming retirement of the Honorable Diane M. Hanson, chambered at Shakopee in Scott County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The 2017 summer tour season at the Minnesota Governor's Residence will kick off on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The Residence will be open for public tours on June 13th and 27th, July 11th and 25th, and August 8th and 22nd from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Tours will begin every 10 minutes.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that Minnesota is joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, to uphold the Paris Accord and take action on climate change.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 17-03, after two canoeists went missing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) this week. After the canoeists did not return from the BWCA on Monday as they had planned, a search was launched by air, land, and water to find the missing canoeists.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill the vacancy for the Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, created upon the upcoming retirement of Major General Richard Nash, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, at the end of October.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding drivers licenses for members of Minnesota’s immigrant communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - President Donald J. Trump today announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Below are statements from Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
The Governor has now signed the Tax Bill into law, and has filed the signed bill with the Secretary of State’s Office.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton took action on budget bills recently passed by the Minnesota Legislature. Links to Governor Dayton’s letters to Legislative Leaders concerning these decisions are included below.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton celebrated the state bass fishing opener on Mille Lacs with outdoor celebrity Ron Schara and Bassmaster Champion Seth Feider.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 29, 2017, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United States Military.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the appointment of the Honorable James B. Florey to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and will be chambered at Virginia in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding local government preemption legislation.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding local government preemption legislation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Legislative Leaders announced that they have reached an agreement to have a special session to resolve Minnesota’s state budget for the next biennium.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today released the following statement, on the passing of Sen. Carla Nelson’s father.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton declared today to be "National Number One Softball Team Minnesota Gophers Day" in the State of Minnesota. The Gophers Softball Team won a record-breaking 54 games this season, including 25 in a row as part of an ongoing winning streak.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed Chapter 73, HF 140, which would direct restructuring of Minnesota's teacher licensure system.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 76, HF 3, to authorize the Department of Public Safety to move forward on Real ID in Minnesota. This authorization means that Minnesotans will continue to be able to board domestic flights, with a compliant driver’s license. Governor Dayton first called for legislative action to resolve Real ID more than two years ago.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the following five bills:
ST. PAUL, MN - President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty. This day has been observed in our country annually ever since.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed ten bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the following five bills:
Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed two bills restricting a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding this afternoon’s actions by the Minnesota Legislature. Governor Dayton is urging lawmakers to send him their bills as quickly as possible so that he can veto them and resume budget negotiations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed Chapter 27, SF 1113, a bill relating to county law libraries. Read Governor Dayton’s veto letter by clicking here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable James E. Dehn, and will be chambered at Cambridge in Isanti County.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives voted to approve the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The following is a statement as delivered by Governor Mark Dayton yesterday, in response to a question from a member of the press:
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $95,025 in relief for Kittson County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. From March 27 through April 15, 2017, areas of Kittson County experienced damage resulting from spring flooding. Final reimbursements will be determined based on actual expense documentation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, the Minnesota Board on Aging, and the Rural Health Advisory Committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed seven bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The White House announced today that President Donald J. Trump intends to reappoint Governor Mark Dayton to the Council of Governors, to serve a two-year term. The Council of Governors, created by Congress in 2007, is a bipartisan forum to advise the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the White House Homeland Security Council on matters related to the National Guard and civil support missions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Health announced new data showing that the number of uninsured Minnesotans in Greater Minnesota dropped more significantly than elsewhere in the state. The data show the uninsured rate in Greater Minnesota dropped 7 percentage points, from 12 percent uninsured in 2011 to 5 percent uninsured in 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Reaffirming their ongoing commitment to building an economy that works everyone, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today attended the People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith also attended the inaugural People of Color Career Fair in October 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today led a roundtable discussion about wage theft with Minnesota workers, state legislators, and labor leaders. During the meeting, workers shared stories about how wage theft has affected them and their families. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) estimates that over 39,000 workers experience wage theft in Minnesota each year, averaging $11.9 million dollars of wages that are owed, but not paid to Minnesota workers.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Robert Doty to serve as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Lottery. Mr. Doty brings more than three decades of financial and organizational management experience to the Lottery.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Adams Elementary School and the reading and math intervention programs at Eisenhower Elementary School, both located in Coon Rapids.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointments of Jessica J.W. Maher and Jody L. Winters as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Ms. Maher and Ms. Winters will replace the Honorable Terrence E. Conkel and the Honorable Michael R. Savre, and will both be chambered at Glencoe in McLeod County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota has been awarded $5.4 million in federal grants to combat opioid addiction in the state. The Opioid State Targeted Response Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will help increase access to treatment, reduce unmet need, and reduce overdose-related deaths in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Kennedy Elementary School in Mankato. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith secured a historic $25 million investment for free, voluntary preKindergarten in 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Halverson Elementary School in Albert Lea. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith secured a historic $25 million investment for free, voluntary preKindergarten in 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Honoring the legacy of music legend and lifelong Minnesotan, Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away one year ago on April 21, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith have declared Friday, April 21, 2017, to be "Prince Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by environmental advocates, lawmakers, and concerned Minnesotans for Water Action Day at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton today announced a series of Water Quality Town Hall meetings beginning in late July.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today joined activists and housing experts for the Habitat for Humanity Day at the Capitol. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Smith about Minnesota’s affordable housing needs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Board of School Administrators, and the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge James B. Florey to represent the Eighth Congressional District on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Florey will be replacing the Honorable Lawrence B. Stauber, who is retiring at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Commissioner Josh Tilsen passed away today due to complications with Staphylococcus infection. Commissioner Tilsen became ill last week, and his condition quickly worsened. He was surrounded by his wife Faith and their family at the time of his passing early this morning. Information concerning funeral arrangements will be available in the coming days.
ST. PAUL, MN—Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointments of Mr. Benner and Mr. Norrgard to their current seats, which were scheduled to expire next month.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota will join with seven other states through the National Governors Association (NGA) to develop and implement strategies to expand access to opioid addiction treatment.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a letter authorizing up to an estimated $45,860.25 in relief for Freeborn County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The exact final reimbursements will be made from actual expense documentation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his NHL 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, which picks the Minnesota Wild to win it all as the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Champions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Minnesotans of African Heritage, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, and the Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Mille Lacs for the state bass fishing opener, to celebrate the start of the summer season.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of John Glenn, and in accordance with the proclamation issued this afternoon by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset tomorrow, Thursday, April 6, 2017, the day of interment, at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 14, HF 837, to authorize $105 million in transportation investments funded by the federal FAST Act. This funding will complete more than 28 highway, road, and bridge projects in over a dozen communities across Minnesota. The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report has named Minnesota one of the best states in the nation to retire. The report, issued by Bankrate.com, ranked all fifty states based on their quality of health care, culture, cost of living, weather, taxes, retiree population, crime rate, and well-being.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators and advocates, Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation (Chapter 12, SF 151) that allows Minnesotans to recover their car or truck after someone else was convicted for drunk driving in it. The new law only applies in situations where the innocent owner’s car or truck was used without their knowledge or permission.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming Eighth Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence B. Stauber at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today announced $23.7 million in grants to help meet the growing need for transit services in Greater Minnesota. The grants were awarded to 23 transit providers in Greater Minnesota, and will help improve reliability, frequency and service for Minnesotans as they commute to work, school, and personal activities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that will reverse progress to address climate change and improve water quality. Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Commissioners released the following statements today in response to President Trump’s executive order.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is calling for a $175 million investment to offer voluntary preK opportunities to 17,100 Minnesota four-year-olds and their families at more than 260 school districts across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last week, Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, encouraging them to consider Minnesota as an exciting and hospitable location for their events.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 17-02 lifting road and vehicle restrictions for Minnesota farmers helping ranchers in other parts of the country affected by wildfires. Governor Dayton’s executive order will be in effect through Saturday, April 8, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Winona to call for essential public works infrastructure projects included in Governor Dayton’s 2017 Jobs Bill proposal. The Governor’s Jobs Bill includes $25.3 million to finish the Winona State University (WSU) Education Village and train the next generation of teachers, and $280,000 for the Winona Port Authority, to help get the state’s goods to market.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his supplemental budget proposal, which calls for an additional $100 million investment to offer voluntary preK opportunities to more Minnesota families (bringing the Governor’s total proposed investments in preK to $175 million), while protecting the fiscal responsibility of our state’s budget, and increasing economic opportunity across Minnesota.
Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
ST. PAUL, MN - According to findings released today from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), 74 percent of Minnesota’s counties are already 60–100 percent compliant with the state’s bipartisan water quality buffer initiative.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his 2017 March Madness bracket, which picks the Minnesota Golden Gophers to win it all as the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice and the Board of the Minnesota State Academies.
ST. PAUL, MN - Yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of the Congressional House Republican healthcare proposal. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report from the Minnesota Housing Partnership highlights the housing challenges facing Minnesota families across the state. Stable, affordable housing is an essential part of accessing the opportunities Minnesota has to offer, including education, jobs, and quality-of-life.
Monday March 13th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Room 105
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, March 12, 2017, to be "Soccer in Minnesota Day". The proclamation commemorates the return of top-level soccer to Minnesota after more than 30 years. On Sunday, Minnesota United FC will open a new chapter in state soccer history, hosting their first ever home game against Atlanta.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 7, House File 434, a bipartisan bill to provide $1.7 million in disaster aid to the city of Madelia and Watonwan County, after the community faced significant fire damage last year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board on Judicial Standards, the State Board of Physical Therapy, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Brianne J. Buccicone and John D. Klossner as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Buccicone will be replacing the Honorable Thomas D. Hayes, and will be chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Todd Doncavage to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). Commissioner Doncavage has served as Acting Commissioner since the passing of Commissioner Joshua Tilsen in April 2017. Commissioner Doncavage has over two decades of experience in labor relations and conflict resolution, including five years at BMS as both a mediator and Deputy Commissioner.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, the Minnesota Board of Social Work, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, and the Minnesota Zoological Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith after a verdict was reached today in Ramsey County Court in the case concerning the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton after a verdict was reached today in Ramsey County Court in the case concerning the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today announced that a bipartisan delegation from Minnesota will visit Cuba this week to help Minnesota farmers tap demand in Cuba for imported agricultural products.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Office of the Governor has retained Mr. Sam Hanson, former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice, and Briggs and Morgan to represent the Governor and Minnesota Management and Budget in the lawsuit filed by the Minnesota Legislature.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want all Minnesotans to lace up their hiking boots, grab a paddle or fishing pole, and get out to enjoy a state park this Saturday, June 10. In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, the DNR will waive the requirement for a vehicle permit (a $5 value) and offer free admission at all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. The goal of National Get Outdoors Day is to introduce first-time visitors, especially families with young children, to the fun of outdoor recreation at state parks, state trails, fishing piers and other public lands.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable James E. Dehn, chambered at Cambridge in Isanti County, and the Honorable Thomas D. Hayes, chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, the Board of Psychology, and the Gambling Control Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new research study confirms that Minnesota’s tobacco tax is positively impacting smoking rates in the state. The research study, led by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), shows that among Minnesotans who successfully quit smoking in the past year, 63 percent reported that the price increase helped them make a quit attempt and helped keep them from smoking again.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created upon the upcoming retirement of the Honorable Diane M. Hanson, chambered at Shakopee in Scott County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The 2017 summer tour season at the Minnesota Governor's Residence will kick off on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The Residence will be open for public tours on June 13th and 27th, July 11th and 25th, and August 8th and 22nd from 10:30am to 12:00pm. Tours will begin every 10 minutes.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that Minnesota is joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, to uphold the Paris Accord and take action on climate change.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 17-03, after two canoeists went missing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) this week. After the canoeists did not return from the BWCA on Monday as they had planned, a search was launched by air, land, and water to find the missing canoeists.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill the vacancy for the Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, created upon the upcoming retirement of Major General Richard Nash, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, at the end of October.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding drivers licenses for members of Minnesota’s immigrant communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - President Donald J. Trump today announced his decision to pull the United States out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Below are statements from Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
The Governor has now signed the Tax Bill into law, and has filed the signed bill with the Secretary of State’s Office.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton took action on budget bills recently passed by the Minnesota Legislature. Links to Governor Dayton’s letters to Legislative Leaders concerning these decisions are included below.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton celebrated the state bass fishing opener on Mille Lacs with outdoor celebrity Ron Schara and Bassmaster Champion Seth Feider.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 29, 2017, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United States Military.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the appointment of the Honorable James B. Florey to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and will be chambered at Virginia in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding local government preemption legislation.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding local government preemption legislation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Legislative Leaders announced that they have reached an agreement to have a special session to resolve Minnesota’s state budget for the next biennium.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today released the following statement, on the passing of Sen. Carla Nelson’s father.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton declared today to be "National Number One Softball Team Minnesota Gophers Day" in the State of Minnesota. The Gophers Softball Team won a record-breaking 54 games this season, including 25 in a row as part of an ongoing winning streak.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed Chapter 73, HF 140, which would direct restructuring of Minnesota's teacher licensure system.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 76, HF 3, to authorize the Department of Public Safety to move forward on Real ID in Minnesota. This authorization means that Minnesotans will continue to be able to board domestic flights, with a compliant driver’s license. Governor Dayton first called for legislative action to resolve Real ID more than two years ago.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the following five bills:
ST. PAUL, MN - President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty. This day has been observed in our country annually ever since.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed ten bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed the following five bills:
Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed two bills restricting a woman’s right to make her own medical decisions.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding this afternoon’s actions by the Minnesota Legislature. Governor Dayton is urging lawmakers to send him their bills as quickly as possible so that he can veto them and resume budget negotiations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed Chapter 27, SF 1113, a bill relating to county law libraries. Read Governor Dayton’s veto letter by clicking here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable James E. Dehn, and will be chambered at Cambridge in Isanti County.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, the United States House of Representatives voted to approve the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The following is a statement as delivered by Governor Mark Dayton yesterday, in response to a question from a member of the press:
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today authorized up to an estimated $95,025 in relief for Kittson County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. From March 27 through April 15, 2017, areas of Kittson County experienced damage resulting from spring flooding. Final reimbursements will be determined based on actual expense documentation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, the Minnesota Board on Aging, and the Rural Health Advisory Committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed seven bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The White House announced today that President Donald J. Trump intends to reappoint Governor Mark Dayton to the Council of Governors, to serve a two-year term. The Council of Governors, created by Congress in 2007, is a bipartisan forum to advise the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the White House Homeland Security Council on matters related to the National Guard and civil support missions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Health announced new data showing that the number of uninsured Minnesotans in Greater Minnesota dropped more significantly than elsewhere in the state. The data show the uninsured rate in Greater Minnesota dropped 7 percentage points, from 12 percent uninsured in 2011 to 5 percent uninsured in 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Reaffirming their ongoing commitment to building an economy that works everyone, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today attended the People of Color Career Fair in Minneapolis. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith also attended the inaugural People of Color Career Fair in October 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today led a roundtable discussion about wage theft with Minnesota workers, state legislators, and labor leaders. During the meeting, workers shared stories about how wage theft has affected them and their families. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) estimates that over 39,000 workers experience wage theft in Minnesota each year, averaging $11.9 million dollars of wages that are owed, but not paid to Minnesota workers.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Robert Doty to serve as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Lottery. Mr. Doty brings more than three decades of financial and organizational management experience to the Lottery.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Adams Elementary School and the reading and math intervention programs at Eisenhower Elementary School, both located in Coon Rapids.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointments of Jessica J.W. Maher and Jody L. Winters as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Ms. Maher and Ms. Winters will replace the Honorable Terrence E. Conkel and the Honorable Michael R. Savre, and will both be chambered at Glencoe in McLeod County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota has been awarded $5.4 million in federal grants to combat opioid addiction in the state. The Opioid State Targeted Response Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will help increase access to treatment, reduce unmet need, and reduce overdose-related deaths in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Kennedy Elementary School in Mankato. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith secured a historic $25 million investment for free, voluntary preKindergarten in 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the voluntary preKindergarten program at Halverson Elementary School in Albert Lea. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith secured a historic $25 million investment for free, voluntary preKindergarten in 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Honoring the legacy of music legend and lifelong Minnesotan, Prince Rogers Nelson, who passed away one year ago on April 21, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith have declared Friday, April 21, 2017, to be "Prince Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by environmental advocates, lawmakers, and concerned Minnesotans for Water Action Day at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton today announced a series of Water Quality Town Hall meetings beginning in late July.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today joined activists and housing experts for the Habitat for Humanity Day at the Capitol. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Smith about Minnesota’s affordable housing needs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Board of School Administrators, and the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge James B. Florey to represent the Eighth Congressional District on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Florey will be replacing the Honorable Lawrence B. Stauber, who is retiring at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Commissioner Josh Tilsen passed away today due to complications with Staphylococcus infection. Commissioner Tilsen became ill last week, and his condition quickly worsened. He was surrounded by his wife Faith and their family at the time of his passing early this morning. Information concerning funeral arrangements will be available in the coming days.
ST. PAUL, MN—Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointments of Mr. Benner and Mr. Norrgard to their current seats, which were scheduled to expire next month.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota will join with seven other states through the National Governors Association (NGA) to develop and implement strategies to expand access to opioid addiction treatment.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a letter authorizing up to an estimated $45,860.25 in relief for Freeborn County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account. The exact final reimbursements will be made from actual expense documentation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his NHL 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, which picks the Minnesota Wild to win it all as the 2017 NHL Stanley Cup Champions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Minnesotans of African Heritage, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, and the Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Mille Lacs for the state bass fishing opener, to celebrate the start of the summer season.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of John Glenn, and in accordance with the proclamation issued this afternoon by President Donald Trump, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset tomorrow, Thursday, April 6, 2017, the day of interment, at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 14, HF 837, to authorize $105 million in transportation investments funded by the federal FAST Act. This funding will complete more than 28 highway, road, and bridge projects in over a dozen communities across Minnesota. The bill passed with unanimous bipartisan support in the Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report has named Minnesota one of the best states in the nation to retire. The report, issued by Bankrate.com, ranked all fifty states based on their quality of health care, culture, cost of living, weather, taxes, retiree population, crime rate, and well-being.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by a bipartisan coalition of legislators and advocates, Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation (Chapter 12, SF 151) that allows Minnesotans to recover their car or truck after someone else was convicted for drunk driving in it. The new law only applies in situations where the innocent owner’s car or truck was used without their knowledge or permission.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming Eighth Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence B. Stauber at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today announced $23.7 million in grants to help meet the growing need for transit services in Greater Minnesota. The grants were awarded to 23 transit providers in Greater Minnesota, and will help improve reliability, frequency and service for Minnesotans as they commute to work, school, and personal activities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that will reverse progress to address climate change and improve water quality. Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Commissioners released the following statements today in response to President Trump’s executive order.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is calling for a $175 million investment to offer voluntary preK opportunities to 17,100 Minnesota four-year-olds and their families at more than 260 school districts across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last week, Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to the organizers of the Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, encouraging them to consider Minnesota as an exciting and hospitable location for their events.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 17-02 lifting road and vehicle restrictions for Minnesota farmers helping ranchers in other parts of the country affected by wildfires. Governor Dayton’s executive order will be in effect through Saturday, April 8, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Winona to call for essential public works infrastructure projects included in Governor Dayton’s 2017 Jobs Bill proposal. The Governor’s Jobs Bill includes $25.3 million to finish the Winona State University (WSU) Education Village and train the next generation of teachers, and $280,000 for the Winona Port Authority, to help get the state’s goods to market.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his supplemental budget proposal, which calls for an additional $100 million investment to offer voluntary preK opportunities to more Minnesota families (bringing the Governor’s total proposed investments in preK to $175 million), while protecting the fiscal responsibility of our state’s budget, and increasing economic opportunity across Minnesota.
Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
ST. PAUL, MN - According to findings released today from the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR), 74 percent of Minnesota’s counties are already 60–100 percent compliant with the state’s bipartisan water quality buffer initiative.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his 2017 March Madness bracket, which picks the Minnesota Golden Gophers to win it all as the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Champions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice and the Board of the Minnesota State Academies.
ST. PAUL, MN - Yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of the Congressional House Republican healthcare proposal. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report from the Minnesota Housing Partnership highlights the housing challenges facing Minnesota families across the state. Stable, affordable housing is an essential part of accessing the opportunities Minnesota has to offer, including education, jobs, and quality-of-life.
Monday March 13th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55411 Room 105
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, March 12, 2017, to be "Soccer in Minnesota Day". The proclamation commemorates the return of top-level soccer to Minnesota after more than 30 years. On Sunday, Minnesota United FC will open a new chapter in state soccer history, hosting their first ever home game against Atlanta.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 7, House File 434, a bipartisan bill to provide $1.7 million in disaster aid to the city of Madelia and Watonwan County, after the community faced significant fire damage last year.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report released today highlights the impacts of opioids on Minnesota Tribal communities across the state. The report, a summary of the Tribal-State Opioid Summit that took place last fall, points out strategies that are working now, and makes specific recommendations for how state and tribal leaders can continue to partner to address the issue of opioid addiction afflicting Minnesota communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity, the Board of Optometry, and the Plumbing Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed March to be "Women’s History Month" in the State of Minnesota. While women’s history should be celebrated and studied throughout the year, this is a time to observe the role women have played in shaping Minnesota’s history, and the critical role all women play in shaping our state’s future.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 6, House File 30, a bipartisan bill to give liquor stores in Minnesota the option to open on Sundays beginning on July 2, 2017. The bill passed with bipartisan support in the Minnesota House (88-39) and Minnesota Senate (38-28).
ST. PAUL, MN - State Sen. Susan Kent, Rep. Laurie Halverson, and representatives from the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) held a news conference about the importance of providing new parents access to paid parental leave. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and the State Capitol Grand Opening Planning Committee today announced a statewide essay contest celebrating the historic Minnesota State Capitol. Essay contest winners will be invited to share their essays as part of the State Capitol Grand Opening festivities in August.
ST. PAUL, MN - With approximately 10,000 Minnesota children struggling with homelessness, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, state legislators, and education and child advocates today highlighted the importance of the bipartisan Homework Starts With Home proposal included in Governor Dayton’s Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - As "I Love to Read Month" comes to a close in the State of Minnesota, Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Hamilton Elementary in Coon Rapids. The Lt. Governor read the book Llama Llama Red Pajama to a class of Kindergarten students.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the State of Minnesota February Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a $1.65 billion projected surplus available for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennial budget.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 5, House File 113, a bipartisan bill to allow Xcel Energy move forward with converting a retiring coal plant to natural gas and renewable energy in Becker, Minnesota. The bill passed with strong bipartisan support in the Minnesota House (80-45) and Minnesota Senate (39-25).
ST. PAUL, MN - Citing economic opportunities, great educations, and quality health care in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Report today released a study ranking Minnesota the 3rd-best state in the nation. The study also ranked Minnesota as the best state in the region, when compared to North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today announced a new bipartisan effort to increase Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Standard from 25 percent by 2025 to 50 percent by 2030.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The vacancies are created upon the upcoming retirements of the Honorable Terrence E. Conkel and the Honorable Michael R. Savre, and will both be chambered at Glencoe in McLeod County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Office of Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota held the first Young Women’s Initiative Council meeting as part of the Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota, a new effort aimed at improving opportunity for young women in Minnesota. YWI MN will bring together nonprofits, businesses, government, philanthropies, and young women to create a plan to build equity in outcomes for young women in our state, allowing them to lead safe, prosperous lives. It is the first statewide initiative of its kind in the nation.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Education today reported that Minnesota’s high school graduation rates reached a record at 82.2 percent in 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice issued a letter to schools, withdrawing the statements of policy and guidance issued under President Obama directing that transgender students should be allowed to use the restrooms, locker rooms, and other school facilities that correlate with their gender identity. In response to this withdrawal, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today issued the following statements.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton named Kathleen Blatz the Interim Chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA). Blatz, the former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, was appointed to the Board of the MSFA by Governor Dayton in January of this year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Steve Rummler Hope Foundation and opioid addiction advocates were at the Minnesota State Capitol to urge support for legislation designed to address prescription painkiller abuse. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
I worked for and with then-Governor Rudy Perpich for 14 years. He taught me that, when he was growing up in Hibbing, seeing his father’s lunch pail down on the kitchen table meant that he was working, and times were good on the Range. However, if that lunch pail was left up on the shelf, his father was not working, and life was going to be very hard. The last few years have been awfully tough for many workers and businesses on the Range. Mining has always been the foundation of the Iron Range economy, and that industry has been clobbered by low prices, caused in part by illegal foreign imports.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Duluth-area business leaders, Lt. Governor Tina Smith today held a roundtable discussion highlighting the significant impact of Minnesota’s innovation economy on job creation and quality of life across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Delivering needed assistance to Minnesota’s 74,000 farmers, Governor Mark Dayton today signed the bipartisan $35 million Rural Finance Authority legislation (H.F. 14) into law.
The "individual health insurance market" is the place where Minnesotans who are not covered by other private or public plans can individually buy coverage for themselves and their families. Under federal law, the window to buy policies for 2017 closed last week. There was good news and bad news.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by students and university administrators, Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Higher Education Commissioner Larry Pogemiller today held a roundtable discussion about restoring the partnership between state government and higher education institutions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith was joined by Minnesota workers and legislators at a State Capitol rally to urge the Legislature to hold employers that commit wage theft accountable for their failure to pay for work already performed.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith issued the following statements on the passing of David Roe.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the results of an independent audit of the state’s procurement, human rights, and affirmative action practices were released. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today detailed Governor Mark Dayton’s proposal to make college and career training more affordable and expand opportunities for the more than 427,000 higher education students in Minnesota, by investing $318 million into college and career training as part of his Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota.
This opinion piece was authored by Governor Mark Dayton, DFL State Sen. Tony Lourey of Kerrick and DFL State Rep. Clark Johnson of North Mankato Since 1859, the Sexton family has owned and operated the Irish Ridge Dairy Farm in Millville, about 25 miles northeast of Rochester. Sheri and Vince Sexton run the family dairy today. Like generations before them, Sheri and Vince work hard every day to produce high-quality milk and dairy products to provide better lives for themselves and their family.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced a new poster contest for Minnesota students in grades K-12, focused on highlighting the importance of clean drinking water.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota House of Representatives is set to vote on a bill concerning power plants in Becker. Governor Dayton today indicated that he expects to sign the Senate version of this bill, as it was amended last week.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today, regarding the Department of Natural Resources’ objection to the recent court filing by Mesabi Metallics.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today detailed his proposal to grow opportunities for Minnesota kids and families across our state, as part of his Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s Opportunity Agenda would provide better K-12 and early learning opportunities for students across Minnesota, and support Minnesota families caring for their kids at home and in childcare.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Office of the Legislative Auditor released their findings regarding the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA). The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday and Wednesday of last week, Governor Mark Dayton visited Mayo Clinic for scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement on the passing of Ray Christensen, former Voice of the Gophers on WCCO Radio.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced a new "25 by ‘25" Water Quality Goal, which would spur innovation and collaboration around strategies to improve Minnesota’s water quality 25 percent by 2025. Without additional action, the quality of Minnesota’s waters is expected to improve only 6 to 8 percent by 2034.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the 74th Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Governor Mark Dayton visited Mayo Clinic for scheduled appointments regarding his recent diagnosis of prostate cancer.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations is charged with identifying strategies to improve relations between Minnesota communities and law enforcement officers, reviewing best practices, and recommending specific reforms. Below is a schedule of the Council’s upcoming meetings. These meetings are open to the public.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointments of Susan Park Rani and R.T. Rybak as members of the Destination Medical Center Corporation Board of Directors. Both are appointed to six year terms, expiring on January 3, 2023.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today released the following statements, in response to recent Executive Orders issued by the White House.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today honored state employees who have made state government more efficient, accountable, and effective for the people of Minnesota
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Friday, January 27, 2017 to be "The Great Northern Day" in the State of Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proclamation celebrates Minnesota’s outdoor heritage, and highlights the variety of winter events, activities, and entertainment being held from January 27, 2017, through February 5, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Chapter 2, SF 1, to provide an automatic 25 percent reduction in health insurance premiums for the more than 125,000 Minnesotans facing significant premium increases in the individual market.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council, the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Carol M. Hanks as a District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Larry M. Collins, and will be chambered at Waseca in Waseca County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mark E. Betters as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. By order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, a vacant referee position in the Fifth Judicial District was converted into a district court judgeship. Mr. Betters is replacing Referee Susan Chambers, and will be chambered at Mankato in Blue Earth County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, after the news of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith issued the following statements.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, President Donald Trump took several executive actions regarding immigrants and refugees. The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proposed an Opportunity Agenda for a Better Minnesota - a two-year budget including a set of specific solutions to our state’s challenges, and a commitment to a better future for all Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, during his seventh State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature, Governor Mark Dayton proposed a set of reforms to make health coverage more affordable for Minnesotans who purchase their insurance on the individual market. Governor Dayton’s plan would allow Minnesotans to purchase their health insurance through a "public option," by enrolling in MinnesotaCare coverage.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, after Governor Mark Dayton’s seventh State of the State Address, Chief of Staff Jaime Tincher released the following statement.
Lt. Governor Smith. Mr. Speaker, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam President, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and Members of the Minnesota Senate.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Glyndon to urge the Minnesota Legislature to pass property tax relief for Minnesota farmers struggling with the perfect storm of rising land values, falling commodity prices, and aging schools. If approved by the Legislature, approximately 74,000 farmers would be eligible for the credit - saving them nearly $34 million in property taxes.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton will deliver his annual State of the State Address on Monday, January 23, 2017, beginning at 7:00pm at the Minnesota State Capitol House Chamber.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council, the Minnesota Forest Resources Council, the Public Employees Retirement Association, and the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), securing $350 million in federal funding to protect and improve waters in 60,000 acres across 54 Minnesota counties. The new state-federal effort, the Minnesota Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP), will target areas of southern and western Minnesota facing significant water quality challenges, to protect and improve our natural resources for future generations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined today by Minnesotans struggling with rising insurance premiums, Governor Mark Dayton and DFL legislators urged Republicans to pass an immediate and workable premium relief bill to ensure that all Minnesotans can afford quality health care.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Kathleen Blatz to the board of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA). Blatz, the former Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, engages in the practice of law, principally as an arbitrator in addition to serving as a director on a variety of boards. She has been appointed to a four-year term, which will expire December 31, 2020.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of the Honorable Patricia J. Milun as Chief Judge of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Chief Judge Milun is appointed to a six year term, which will expire on January 2, 2023.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Tamar N. Gronvall as a Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court. Ms. Gronvall is appointed to a six year term, which will expire on January 2, 2023.
ST. PAUL, MN - Following the introduction of the Dayton-Smith Tax Bill earlier this month, Governor Mark Dayton today signed bipartisan legislation (Chapter 1, House File 2) cutting taxes by $21 million for more than 200,000 Minnesota taxpayers. The bipartisan cuts signed by the Governor today were included in the Dayton-Smith Administration’s original tax bill proposal, which in total would provide $300 million in tax cuts for more than 450,000 Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius today announced new state grants that will help 12 school districts provide students with the high-speed internet connections needed to complete homework and access other online learning opportunities.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Judge Miles Lord, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the commencement of a process to fill an upcoming Eighth Congressional District vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Lawrence B. Stauber at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Compensation Council. This council assists the legislature in establishing compensation for constitutional officers, justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals and District Courts, and the heads of state and metropolitan agencies specified in statute.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced grants totaling $34 million for 42 broadband infrastructure projects that will provide 16,627 households, 2,240 businesses, and 71 community institutions across Minnesota access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Monday, January 9, 2017, as "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day" in the State of Minnesota, recognizing the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officials in Minnesota and around the country.
On January 6, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton wrote a letter to Congressman Kevin McCarthy regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and its impact on Minnesotans. Read the full letter here.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Friday, January 27, 2017, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith will host a Town Hall Water Summit on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Morris.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors and the State Rehabilitation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and State Rep. Paul Marquart today called on the Minnesota Legislature to pass property tax relief for Minnesota farmers this Legislative Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today unveiled their 2017 Tax Bill, which would provide $300 million in tax cuts for more than 450,000 Minnesotans and in aid payments to local governments for essential services, while protecting the state’s long-term fiscal health.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board, the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Governor’s Residence Council, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the State Board of Public Defense, and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today introduced a Jobs Bill that would invest $1.5 billion in community infrastructure projects statewide, creating an estimated 22,950 Minnesota jobs* and supporting local economies across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released his first budget proposal of the 2017 legislative session, calling for a 25 percent reduction in health insurance premiums for the more than 125,000 Minnesotans facing significant increases in the individual market.
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Administration launched a new online reservation system today for booking public conference rooms and meeting spaces in the restored Capitol. When the Capitol opens on January 3, the building will feature approximately 40,000 square feet of public use space that will better reflect how the public interacts with their government. That is nearly double the amount prior to the restoration.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, United States Steel Corporation announced that it plans to restart the Keetac Plant in Keewatin in early 2017, and will begin employee callbacks in early January. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Senator Katie Sieben to serve a six year term on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Governor Dayton has further selected current Commissioner Nancy Lange to serve as Chair of the Commission, for a term expiring on January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband issued its annual report yesterday, which recommended a $100 million investment every two years in the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s broadband infrastructure grant program. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith about the recommendation.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 10:00am on Monday, January 16, 2017, the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday will hold "A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. By order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, a vacant referee position in the Fifth Judicial District was converted into a district court judgeship.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Timothy M. Churchwell as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Churchwell is replacing the Honorable David R. Battey, and will be chambered at Alexandria in Douglas County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea and Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Legislative Salary Council. Governor Dayton also selected an appointee to serve as the initial chair.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today announced that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has selected 23 nonprofit organizations to participate in a new statewide lending program designed to provide funding to businesses that may experience difficulty accessing capital.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Barber Examiners, the Metropolitan Airports Commission, and the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minneapolis-based U.S. Bank announced plans today to build a $250 million data center in Chaska in partnership with Dallas-based Stream Data Centers. Subject to Chaska City Council approvals, the company expects construction to begin this spring and to complete the project in early 2018. The approximately 56,000-square-foot facility will employ about 18 full-time, permanent workers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Roger Moe to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. The 15-member Board is responsible for governing MnSCU's system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and rules and regulations.
ST. PAUL - Today, the United States Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced their decision to deny an application for renewal of two hard rock mineral leases held by Twin Metals near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BCWAW), and to initiate steps to withdraw key portions of the watershed from new mineral permits and leases.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released details of proposals for bills, which could be passed in a special session, to provide a 25 percent health insurance premium rebate for Minnesotans facing significant premium subsidy, while completing the tax and bonding bills that went unfinished last session.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a community celebration in Hibbing this Saturday, December 10, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton will proclaim "Bob Dylan Day" in the State of Minnesota. The Governor’s proclamation marks the day the Minnesota-born music legend will be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith Regarding Lakeville Motor Express Layoffs
Notice is hereby given of a special meeting of The Governor’s Council on Law Enforcement and Community Relations BOARD Meeting to be held at 3:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at St Paul College, 235 Marshall Avenue, St Paul, Minnesota, for the following purposes:
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Committee on Pollinator Protection, created to advise the Governor, the Environmental Quality Board, the Interagency Pollinator Protection team, and participating agencies on pollinator policy and programs, and to promote statewide collaboration on pollinator protection.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released the State of Minnesota November Budget and Economic Forecast, showing a $1.4 billion projected surplus available for the fiscal year 2018-2019 biennial budget.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Smith announced a new specialty license plate benefitting Minnesota state parks and trails is now available at Driver and Vehicle Services offices statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Reversing its original decision, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that it has approved assistance to individuals and households in southern Minnesota seriously impacted by heavy rainstorms and flooding on September 21-22, 2016. Governor Mark Dayton formally appealed FEMA’s original decision to deny individual assistance on November 17, 2016.
In honor of Game Fair’s 35th Anniversary, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith have proclaimed the weekends of August 12–14 and 19–21, 2016 to be "Game Fair Days" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Commission on Judicial Selection and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that the most recent Mille Lacs Lake walleye harvest estimate indicates anglers have surpassed the state’s 2016 walleye quota. The state, however, will not close the catch-and-release walleye season at this time.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a letter authorizing an estimated $22,950 in relief for Itasca County and an estimated $62,250 for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith last week began their statewide tour of 87 counties in 86 days.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith were joined today by Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius to announce that beginning this fall, 3,302 four-year-olds in 74 Minnesota school districts and charter schools will attend voluntary pre-kindergarten, free of charge.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking applications from nonprofit groups to serve as certified lenders under the agency’s new Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today recognized the 16 athletes with ties to Minnesota preparing to compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith praised the athletes for their accomplishments and wished them luck as they prepare to compete in the Rio Games.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Gambling Control Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital in the nation in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top hospitals.
ST. PAUL, MN - More than 287,000 of Minnesota’s lowest-wage workers will get a raise today, when the state’s large employer minimum-wage rises to $9.50 an hour on August 1, 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Top financial analyst Fitch Ratings announced today that they are upgrading Minnesota’s credit rating to AAA, the highest rating awarded by the analyst. Fitch Ratings had previously downgraded Minnesota’s rating to AA+ in 2011, reflecting years of financial instability in the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sharon G. Benson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thousands of Minnesotans will come together at Target Center tonight, as education advocate and Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai will speak about her life and experiences.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Diane R. Alshouse, effective September 23, 2016, and the Honorable James H. Clark, effective October 31, 2016, and will be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - At the request of his family and friends, the Office of Minnesota’s Governor and Lt. Governor announces the memorial service arrangements for Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs handed out ten awards to state of Minnesota for creative and innovative work and projects. The awards—organized in partnership with the Bush Foundation—recognize agencies that deliver better government services to Minnesotans through creativity, collaboration, and efficiency.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued a letter authorizing an estimated $451,800 in relief for Blue Earth County and an estimated $235,514 for Nicollet County from the State Disaster Assistance Contingency Account.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that it is recommending a direct flight for Delta Air Lines from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Demonstrating the State of Minnesota’s continued commitment to tackling climate change, Lt. Governor Tina Smith announced today the creation of the new Office of Enterprise Sustainability.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the shootings in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
ST. PAUL, MN - At the request of his family and friends, the Office of Minnesota’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor announces the passing of Wendell Anderson, former Minnesota Governor, United States Senator, and State Legislator.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, and the Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 16-06, establishing the Governor’s Council on Freight Rail. The Council will bring together state officials and railroads in a public-private working group to improve communication and enhance safety and economic development in communities across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the passing of State Senator Jim Metzen.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the events that transpired Saturday night on Interstate 94.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 3:00pm CST today, Friday, July 8, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman, and Human Rights Commissioner Kevin Lindsey will take questions from reporters in the Governor’s Press Briefing Room.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources Tom Landwehr issued this letter to Essar Steel Minnesota. Following the issuance of that letter, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the shootings overnight in Dallas, Texas.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Betty McCollum and Keith Ellison, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch urging the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a full and thorough investigation into the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the death of Philando Castile.
ST. PAUL, MN - Due to recent severe storms in Minnesota causing widespread power outages, Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 16-05.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the passing of journalist Toni Randolph.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thousands of Minnesotans will gather at Xcel Energy Center tonight and tomorrow, as international popstar Adele kicks off her "Adele Live 2016" North American tour with two shows in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.
ZAGREB, CROATIA - Governor Mark Dayton today provided an update on his visit to Croatia with the Minnesota National Guard. Governor Dayton’s visit commemorates 20 years of partnership between Minnesota and Croatia. Below are photos and audio from the visit.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) will begin taking applications on July 22 for funding to expand broadband infrastructure in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Commission of Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the month of July to be "Hire a Veteran Month" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Pimushe Resort near Bemidji to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing Minnesota’s small resort industry. During the visit, Lt. Governor Smith shadowed Ed and Joanne Fussy to better understand what a typical day is like for small Minnesota resort owners. The Lt. Governor later held a roundtable discussion with small resort owners to better understand the industry.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of the Honorable Anne K. McKeig as Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton will travel this week to Zagreb, Croatia to recognize and celebrate 20 years of partnership between the State of Minnesota and Croatia.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to Governor’s Workforce Development Council, the State Advisory Council on Mental Health, the Board of Accountancy, the Council on Disability, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Peace Officers Standards and Training, the Board of Social Work, the Minnesota Zoological Board, the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Guardian Ad Litem Board, the Iron Range Higher Education Committee, the Council on Latino Affairs, and the Council on Minnesotans of African Heritage.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Lisa K. Janzen and Christian M. Sande as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Ms. Janzen and Mr. Sande are replacing the Honorable James T. Swenson, who retired earlier this year, and the Honorable William J. Fisher, who was appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court. Ms. Janzen and Mr. Sande will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, the Board of Psychology, the Food Safety and Defense Task Force, the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and the Governor’s Council on Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding the decision of Blue Cross Blue Shield to exit the individual health insurance market.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Board of School Administrators, the Board of Teaching, the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, and the Technology Advisory Committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointments to the Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health, established through Executive Order 16-02.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his decision to appeal the recent ruling of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals recent ruling, which would strike down an essential part of Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, the Metropolitan Airports Commission, the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board, and the Minnesota State Arts Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding the Waukesha Diversion Project, which was approved unanimously today by the Compact Council.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Mayor Betsy Hodges announced today the launch of the "Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing" campaign to boost the early brain development and language skills of children in Minneapolis from birth.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Gretchen D. Thilmony as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Thilmony is replacing the Honorable Joseph A. Evans, and will be chambered at Detroit Lakes in Becker County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement regarding Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today issued the following statement on the passing of St. Cloud State University President Earl Potter.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement on the passing of St. Cloud State University President Earl Potter.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement after the US Forest Service announced it will begin a 30-day public comment period on two Twin Metals lease renewal applications being considered by the federal government.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Residence Council and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement on the attack in Orlando, Florida.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Douglas C. Bayley and Jamie L. Cork as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today visited the University of Minnesota Duluth and St. Cloud State University, urging legislators to compromise on terms for a Special Session. Since June 1, 2016, Governor Dayton has been calling on legislative leaders to agree to needed investments in higher education, job creation, and public safety before he will call a Special Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today visited Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) and South Central College in North Mankato, urging legislators to compromise on terms for a Special Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith issued a proclamation this morning declaring Tuesday, June 7, 2016 to be "Prince Day" in Minnesota. Prince (Rogers Nelson) was born on June 7, 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancy on Minnesota’s Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton just received a letter from Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt, in response to the Governor’s letter this morning regarding the $101 million error in the Omnibus Tax bill passed in the final hours of the 2016 Legislative Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice, the Board of the Minnesota State Academies, the Governor’s Workforce Development Board, the Minnesota Ballpark Authority, and the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law Chapter 178, HF3384, a bill relating to life insurance. The bill makes changes to reserve funds required by insurance companies.
ST. PAUL, MN - After careful review and consideration, Governor Mark Dayton today signed the supplemental budget bill (Chapter 189, HF2749) which will begin to establish voluntary pre-Kindergarten for all Minnesota children, continue the expansion of broadband internet access in Greater Minnesota, and begin eliminating racial economic disparities in Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed nineteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today vetoed Chapter 177, SF588, a bill related to pensions. Governor Dayton has line-item vetoed provisions within Chapter 186, SF2963, a bill related to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR), which appropriates proceeds from the Minnesota Lottery.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed into law legislation (Chapter 171, SF498) regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement. Click here for a letter from Governor Dayton describing his thoughts on the bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - The 2016 Summer Season at the Minnesota Governor's Residence will kick-off on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The Residence will be open for public tours on June 14th and 28th, July 12th and 26th, and August 9th and 23rd from 10:50am to 12:20pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 30, 2016, in honor of those who have died while serving in the United States Military.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Mayo Clinic announced that they have been awarded $142 million by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to host a national program focused on better understanding individual differences that contribute to health and disease.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council and the Minnesota Board on Aging.
ARDEN HILLS, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Chris Policinski today announced a new public-private partnership to protect and improve water quality across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thousands of Minnesotans will gather at TCF Bank Stadium tonight, as international pop superstar Beyoncé marks her fourth performance in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed twenty eight bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today released the following statements on the passing of Wheelock Whitney.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed twenty two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 16-04, directing the Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General to provide personnel and equipment for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant safety drills and exercises.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, the Board on Judicial Standards, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Mark F. Hansen, and will be chambered at Fergus Falls in Otter Tail County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Heidi M. Chandler as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and his Administration worked throughout the weekend to develop two compromise transportation proposals that would break the stalemate at the Capitol, and fix Minnesota’s aging, underfunded transportation systems.
ST. PAUL, Minn.– Next year's Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will be held on the Mississippi River in the St. Cloud area, May 11-14, 2017. This will be the first time in the history of the Governor's Fishing Opener that the event will be held in the St. Cloud area.
MCGREGOR, MN - The 2016 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener was a success! Altogether, Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Katie Sieben caught eleven fish at Big Sandy Resort on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL– Photos from this weekend's Governor's Fishing Opener event on Big Sandy Lake in the McGregor area will be posted for the media on Friday, May 13, in the evening and Saturday, May 14, in the afternoon.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed sixteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Across the state, Minnesotans and local leaders are calling for new, dedicated, and sustainable funding - including a modest gas tax increase - to address Minnesota’s critical transportation funding needs.
ST. PAUL, MN - As over 500,000 Minnesotans gear up to go fishing this weekend, Governor Mark Dayton is getting ready to host Minnesota’s 69th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener at Big Sandy Lake in McGregor, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, Minn.– McGregor residents and accomplished anglers Bob Staska and Glenn Lane will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith, respectively, at the 2016 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener on Big Sandy Lake in McGregor on Saturday, May 14.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a roundtable discussion in Eden Prairie Monday, Lt. Governor Tina Smith urged action on new transit investments this session. Joined by Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck, Lt. Governor Smith today gathered input and testimony from local elected officials and area business leaders about the need for new transit investments as part of a comprehensive, long-term transportation plan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Emergency Executive Order 16-03, providing for emergency assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center (MIFC) from the Minnesota National Guard.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council, the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, and the Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Joseph A. Evans, and will be chambered at Detroit Lakes in Becker County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, and House Minority Leader Paul Thissen today held a joint news conference, calling on Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt and his Republican Caucus to release their bonding bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - As part of the fifth annual Bike to School Day, Lt. Governor Smith today joined students, staff, and parents from Falcon Heights Elementary School to bike and walk to school. The annual Walk and Bike to School Days emphasize the importance of safe walking and biking routes for kids, families, and communities.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Governor Mark Dayton, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representatives Peterson, McCollum, Ellison, Walz, Paulsen, Nolan, and Emmer urged the Administration to allow Minnesota to continue to use the state’s current policy that protects families who are affected by a catastrophic health event or a progressive, degenerative disease by allowing the spouse with a disability to receive long-term care in their own home or community.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Gail T. Kulick as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Kulick is replacing the Honorable Conrad I. Freeberg, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, the Board of Barber Examiners, the Board of Dentistry, the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, the Environmental Quality Board, the Investment Advisory Council, the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, and the Area One Potato Research and Promotion Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today delivered a letter to Minnesota’s legislative leaders, making clear to House Speaker Kurt Daudt and Republicans in the Legislature what must be included in this year’s transportation bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - In his continuing efforts to make the state’s workforce reflect the diversity of Minnesotans, and expand opportunity for Minnesotans of color, Governor Mark Dayton today announced an independent audit of the state’s procurement, human rights and affirmative action practices.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Shereen M. Askalani Clemens, Charlene W. Hatcher, and Mark J. Kappelhoff as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Science Museum of Minnesota announced today that it has been selected to lead a national effort to engage the public in space and earth science from NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the creation of the Governor’s Task Force on Mental Health to advise the Governor and Legislature on improvements to Minnesota’s mental health systems. Governor Dayton created the task force through Executive Order 16-02.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a roundtable discussion in Burnsville Wednesday, Lt. Governor Tina Smith urged action on new transit investments this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has appointed Alene Tchourumoff to serve as Minnesota’s new State Rail Director.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Christa M. Daily as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. By order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, a vacant referee position in the Second Judicial District was transferred to the Third Judicial District, and converted into a district court judgeship.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Water Action Week concludes on Earth Day, Governor Mark Dayton today honored three Minnesota "Water Heroes" for their efforts to protect and improve the quality and availability of water in Minnesota, and around the world.
ST. PAUL, MN - In commemoration of the life of one of Minnesota’s most beloved native sons and an international music legend, Prince, Governor Mark Dayton has directed the Minnesota Department of Transportation to continue the purple lighting on the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis through the weekend.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today on the passing of Prince.
My father, Bruce Dayton, taught me that good stewardship is one of our most important responsibilities: to take what we have been given, or have acquired, and leave it in better condition for those who will inherit it from us.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today concerning the recent earthquake in Ecuador.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Water Action Week continues Governor Mark Dayton today will visit the McCarron’s Water Treatment Plant in Saint Paul with Mayor Chris Coleman to celebrate the City’s nation-leading work in providing clean drinking water to more than 425,000 residents in Saint Paul and surrounding communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Water Action Week continues, Governor Mark Dayton today will visit Willow Lane Elementary School in White Bear Lake and the University of Minnesota to see how Minnesota students are making a difference for water quality. Establishing an ethic of responsible stewardship needs to start early.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith convened a meeting in Willmar focused on the importance of ensuring that Minnesotans have reliable, affordable broadband internet access.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today participated in a roundtable discussion in Marshall focused on the need for a comprehensive transportation plan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and key members of his administration today launched Water Action Week in Minnesota - a week-long effort to engage Minnesotans in conversations about the challenges facing our lakes, rivers, and drinking water systems.
ALEXANDRIA, MN - At the Freshwater Society’s 2016 State of Water Conference today in Alexandria, Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton called for a Year of Safe Water Action in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith visited a preschool classroom at Minnetonka Community Education Center in Excelsior. As part of the visit, Lt. Governor Smith also met with teachers to discuss the importance of early education access.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding Essar Steel.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement after the Minnesota Senate passed buffer legislation by a vote of 61-0.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today convened a roundtable discussion at St. Cloud State University to highlight the proposed Eastman Hall renovation project.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Shawntera Hardy to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith on the House Republican broadband internet access proposals
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith on Equal Pay Day.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report suggests that race and ethnicity - not other demographic differences - are driving the disparities of the Twin Cities metropolitan region, particularly between white and black Minnesotans (born in and outside the U.S.).
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of G. Tony Atwal and Laura Nelson Olmstead as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle will join a bridge inspection team at the 16th Street SW Bridge in Rochester to highlight the importance of ongoing investments in bridge infrastructure.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith convened a meeting in Becker focused on the importance of ensuring that Minnesotans have reliable, affordable broadband internet access. In 2015, the City of Becker received a $152,000 broadband grant to provide high-speed connections to 21 underserved businesses in the Becker Industrial Park.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following are statements from Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith on the retirement of MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of James C. Burroughs II as Chief Inclusion Officer for the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today participated in a roundtable discussion in St. Cloud focused on the need for a comprehensive transportation plan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle participated in a roundtable discussion in Coon Rapids today focused on the need for investments in rail safety and a comprehensive transportation plan.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith announced that General Educational Development (GED) testing is available at no cost to eligible Minnesotans through July 2016, expanding economic opportunity for thousands of Minnesotans across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following are statements from Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith on the United Black Legislative Agenda.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor of Mississippi and its State Legislature have enacted legislation that allows businesses, individual government employees, and other organizations to decline to provide services to people based on their sexual orientation. Governor Mark Dayton today instructed all state employees to refrain from any non-essential travel to Mississippi until the law is repealed.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton today called on legislators to approve critical funding for Minnesota’s state hospitals and mental health facilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today concerning recent actions in the State of North Carolina.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today are visiting Kaposia Education Center in South St. Paul to meet with students, teachers, and parents, to discuss the success of PreKindergarten education at the school. This year, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith are proposing $25 million to move our state closer to voluntary PreKindergarten for all Minnesota families, everywhere in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement on Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman’s decision in the Jamar Clark case.
ST. PAUL, MN - Several Minnesota companies topped Forbes Magazine’s 2016 "America’s Best Employers" list. The annual list - which surveys more than 30,000 American workers every year to find the best places to work in the United States - named 14 major Minnesota companies, and the State of Minnesota, as model employers.
DENNISON, MN - In a continued push to invest $220 million in clean water infrastructure statewide, Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited the City of Dennison, which urgently needs repairs to its local drinking water facilities.
EDGERTON, MN - On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 11:30am, Governor Mark Dayton and key members of his Cabinet are visiting Edgerton, Minnesota, to discuss water quality challenges facing southwestern Minnesota, and solutions that can help assure clean, affordable drinking water for area residents.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today hosted a roundtable discussion at Winona State University to highlight the Education Village project, which would renovate existing space into modern, integrated classrooms for students pursuing careers in teaching. Lt. Governor Smith was joined by MMB Commissioner Myron Frans, Winona State School of Education Dean Tarrell Portman, area legislators, and community and business leaders.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Amy J. Doll as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. Ms. Doll is replacing the Honorable Gerald J. Siebel, and will be chambered at Elbow Lake in Grant County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Below is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding a 26-week extension of unemployment benefits for Iron Range workers.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith visited Falls International Airport in International Falls today to highlight the Administration’s Jobs Bill, which would invest in infrastructure that supports innovation and economic growth across Minnesota. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith’s Jobs Bill would invest $3 million in Falls International Airport to finish construction of a new terminal building that would include necessary security and customs improvements and better public spaces for travelers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith participated in a meeting, hosted by Marvin Windows, focused on the importance of ensuring that Minnesotans have reliable, affordable broadband internet access. This year, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith have proposed a $100 million state investment to expand rural broadband internet access.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith convened a roundtable discussion at the University of Minnesota Duluth today to highlight the proposed Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building project. Lt. Governor Smith was joined at the roundtable by Management and Budget Commissioner Myron Frans, UMD Chancellor Lendley Black, area legislators, and local officials. Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith have proposed a $27.2 million investment in their Jobs Bill for a new Chemistry and Advanced Materials Science Building at the school.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Joseph A. Evans, and will be chambered at Detroit Lakes in Becker County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Congressional Quarterly Roll Call has named Lt. Governor Tina Smith among The 25 Most Influential Women in State Politics. The series "tells the stories of 25 women who have made change happen" in their respective states.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today participated in a roundtable discussion in Mankato focused on finding a long-term transportation funding solution.
SAINT PAUL -- Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, Mayor Chris Coleman and Councilmember Chris Tolbert released the following statement after meeting today with executives from Ford in Dearborn, Michigan:
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith today hosted a roundtable discussion about the Prairie Island Rail Crossing, which divides the Prairie Island Indian Community and the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant from the rest of Red Wing. Lt. Governor Smith was joined by Public Safety Commissioner Mona Dohman, Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle, area legislators, and local officials at the event.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Bridgid E. Dowdal as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Dowdal is replacing Judge Alan F. Pendleton, and will be chambered at Center City in Chisago County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today participated in a roundtable discussion in Bemidji focused on finding a long-term transportation funding solution.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The vacancies are created upon the upcoming retirements of the Honorable Thomas W. Bibus and the Honorable Patrice K. Sutherland.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today toured the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) District Two Facility in Crookston, which has been consistently identified as one of the worst MnDOT facilities in Minnesota. The facility currently is comprised of three outdated buildings, including a repurposed horse barn that was constructed prior to 1930.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the upcoming retirement of the Honorable Conrad I. Freeberg, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court, created upon the upcoming retirement of Associate Justice Christopher J. Dietzen at the end of August.
ST. PAUL, MN—DFL legislators were pleased to see Governor Mark Dayton’s funding for equity programs in his budget released yesterday. The $100 million proposal funds programs that work to eliminate economic and racial disparities through education, training, work experience, housing, business development, and community development. $33 million of the proposal is recommended to be at the discretion of the legislature, which is a thoughtful recognition of the first-hand knowledge legislators have of their districts and communities and the unique needs and programs that can best support equity for people of color.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith proposed a supplemental state budget that would protect Minnesota’s financial future, while making critical investments in an economy that works better for all Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith proposed a supplemental state budget that would protect Minnesota’s financial future, while making critical investments in an economy that works better for all Minnesotans. Their plan would ensure long-term fiscal stability for Minnesota, protect the state’s finances from future economic downturns, and secure needed investments for Minnesota children, families, and communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today regarding the passing of Congressman Martin Sabo.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement on the resignation of Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Christopher J. Dietzen.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, Governor Mark Dayton delivered his sixth State of the State Address to the Minnesota Legislature. In the speech, Governor Dayton called on the Legislature to make the tough choices and make the investments needed to preserve the state for future generations.
Lt. Governor Smith Mr. Speaker and Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Madam President, Majority Leader, and Members of the Minnesota Senate. Madam Chief Justice and the Distinguished Members of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. My fellow Constitutional Officers. Members of my Cabinet and staff.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith today released the following statements regarding the passing of former AFL-CIO President Bernard Brommer.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued this morning by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be immediately flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, in honor and remembrance of Former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Governor’s Diversity and Inclusion Council recently issued its 2016 report updating policymakers and Minnesotans on the Council’s efforts to improve diversity in the state’s workforce and business supplier chain, and to more equitably engage diverse people, communities, and businesses in the work of state government.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that three judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans, and the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Health and the University of Minnesota released a new report showing that Minnesota cut its uninsured rate nearly in half between 2013 and 2015, with the rate of Minnesotans without health insurance now at an all-time low.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proclaimed March to be "Women’s History Month" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is encouraging all eligible Minnesotans to apply for one of the four current vacancies on the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST Board).
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. By order of the Minnesota Supreme Court, an upcoming vacant referee position in the Second Judicial District is being transferred to the Third Judicial District, and converted into a district court judgeship, effective April 5, 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, the Housing Finance Agency, the State Rehabilitation Council, and the Statewide Independent Living Council
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of United States Marine Corps Sergeant and Delano, Minnesota resident Dillion J. Semolina, who passed away on January 14, 2016 in service to his country, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Friday, February 26, 2016.
WASHINGTON, DC - After efforts from Governor Mark Dayton, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and Representative Rick Nolan, the White House has announced new executive actions to crack down on illegal steel dumping
ST. PAUL, MN - On Saturday, February 27, 2016, Governor Mark Dayton will host the first-ever Governor’s Water Summit at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, to focus public attention on the serious challenges facing Minnesota’s water supplies - in both rural and urban areas of the state - and continue statewide dialogue around steps that must be taken to address those challenges.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding the retirement of state Senator LeRoy Stumpf.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - Air Force Col. Sandra L. Best will be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General during a pinning ceremony, Feb. 25 in Minneapolis. Best is the first woman to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Minnesota National Guard.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointments of the eight members of the Governor’s Committee to Advise the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Education released a new report showing that Minnesota’s graduation rate increased from 81.2 percent in 2014 to 81.9 percent in 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Marking the first time a National Hockey League game will ever be played outdoors in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton has declared February 20-21, 2016 to be "NHL Stadium Series Weekend."
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Higher Education Commissioner Larry Pogemiller announced today that an estimated 95,000 Minnesota students will receive hundreds of dollars more in direct financial aid in the upcoming 2016-17 school year.
In accordance with the proclamation issued last night by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be immediately flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, in honor and remembrance of Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the University of Minnesota and the State Health Access Data Assistance Center released a new study showing that between 2013 and 2104, 38,000 Minnesota children gained access to quality health care coverage.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, the Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, and the Public Employees Retirement Association.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today regarding the federal Clean Power Plan
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his proposal to provide six weeks of paid parental leave for all state employees. The proposal, which Governor Dayton announced during a forum with U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, is one of the Governor’s first budget proposals for the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. When enacted, over 35,000 state employees would be eligible for the benefit. The Governor’s proposal would save new parents nearly $6,200 in wages, allow them the time and financial flexibility to care for their children at a crucial moment of development, and ensure their children have a parent at home until they are old enough to enter a quality childcare program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Keiko L. Sugisaka as an at-large member of the Commission on Judicial Selection. Ms. Sugisaka will be replacing Mary Al Balber for a term expiring on January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband released a report calling for a $200 million investment in rural broadband access over the next two years. Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith, who has spent the past year traveling Minnesota advocating for additional investment in rural broadband access.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith and local elected officials visited the site of a proposed $42 million rail grade separation project in Moorhead. The current intersection poses a public safety risk, and causes regular delays for area residents and businesses. The project is one of the largest included in Governor Dayton’s 2016 Jobs Bill, which would make a total investment of $124 million in rail safety projects across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Conrad I. Freeberg, and will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proclaimed February to be Black History Month in the State of Minnesota. While African-American history should be studied throughout the year, Black History Month provides a special opportunity to focus on the unique experiences and contributions of African Americans. Throughout the month, Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith encourage Minnesotans to reflect on our state’s past, celebrate the contributions of African Americans in our communities, and work together to make our state a place of opportunity for all Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota ranks first in the nation in job creation, according to the 2015 Job Creation Index report just released by the Gallup Inc. polling company.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded a $350,000 grant from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Program to Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College to develop an in-house training system for employees of Sappi Fine Paper in Cloquet.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board, the Rural Health Advisory Committee, and the State Rehabilitation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of Matthew Schuerger to serve a six year term on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement:
ST. PAUL, MN - As a life-long hunter and angler, Governor Mark Dayton today proposed significant reforms to Minnesota’s poaching laws this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Pharmacy, the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, the Governor’s Workforce Development Council, and the Minnesota Broadband Task Force.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Richelle M. Wahi as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Ms. Wahi will be replacing the Honorable Mary J. Theisen, who retired earlier this year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today introduced a Jobs Bill that would invest $1.4 billion in infrastructure projects statewide, creating an estimated 39,900 Minnesota jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Registration is now open for the Governor’s Water Summit, which will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new student loan refinancing program is now available to Minnesota residents who want to lower their monthly payments or overall student debt burden.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced a $219.7 million plan to modernize Minnesota’s aging wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, and protect groundwater from contamination.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith honored state employees, who worked on eight different reform projects that have greatly improved the services their agencies provide for Minnesota residents and businesses.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, Lt. Governor Tina Smith released this statement following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Marking the Minnesota-based manufacturer’s 70th anniversary, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Monday, January 11, 2016 to be "Nordic Ware Day" in Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proclamation honors the company for decades of producing high-quality cooking, baking, and kitchenware products.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointments of the Honorable Margaret H. Chutich as Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and the Honorable Diane B. Bratvold as Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Podiatric Medicine, the Midwestern Higher Education Compact, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, and the State Board of Public Defense.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Gerald J. Siebel, effective at the end of the day January 8, 2016, and will be chambered at Elbow Lake in Grant County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the commencement of a process to fill an at-large vacancy on the Commission on Judicial Selection.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), in partnership with the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), has awarded $32 million in grants for 11 state highway projects that will support growing industry and businesses, leverage private funding, and improve the transportation system for all users
OSAKA, Japan, and ST. PAUL, Minn. - Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., the largest pharmaceutical company in Japan and among the industry leaders, announced today that it has acquired a biologics manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Park.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton provided the following remarks regarding Minnesota’s November State Budget Forecast.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton was notified that Essar Steel Minnesota and its parent company, Essar Global Fund Ltd., have accepted his final offer for repayment of the state’s $66 million loan.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Food Safety and Defense Task Force and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of the Honorable Gary M. Hall as Judge of the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Judge Hall is appointed to a six year term, which will expire on January 3, 2022.
ST. PAUL, MN - Continuing his work to improve water quality and wildlife habitat, Governor Mark Dayton today submitted a $795 million proposal to the United States Department of Agriculture for a Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) for Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, DC- White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough, the President’s top advisor, will be in Virginia, MN at Range Community & Technical College on Tuesday, December 22nd to discuss the Iron Range layoffs and the national steel crisis directly with affected workers, mining executives, business leaders and local elected officials.
ST. PAUL, MN—A report released today from The Pew Charitable Trusts highlights Minnesota as having one of the most robust reserve policies in the nation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Monday, December 7, 2015, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Minnesota, in honor of the 74th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the more than 2,400 Americans who lost their lives in these attacks.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has appointed Emily Johnson Piper to serve as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointments of Lucinda E. Jesson and Tracy M. Smith to serve on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from now until sunset on Monday, December 7, in honor of the victims of the attack in San Bernardino, California.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, following the announcement of Minnesota’s projected $1.87 billion state budget surplus, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will propose a $100 million investment in competitive broadband infrastructure grants.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has taken executive action to recognize training mental health counselors for military veterans, through the American Red Cross, as an appropriate use of leave time for state employees.
ST. PAUL - Gov. Mark Dayton joined officials on Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of 800 West Broadway, a new employment, education and healthy living center in north Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Wednesday, November 25th, Governor Mark Dayton spoke by phone with Madhu Vuppuluri, President and CEO of Essar Steel Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thanksgiving Week got underway this morning in Saint Paul.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on North Minneapolis situation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, at the annual meetings of the Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Farmers Union, Governor Mark Dayton will announce his plans to convene a statewide Water Quality Summit in February.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on Senator Bakk's comments on challenges facing communities of color in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is encouraging all Minnesotans to apply for appointment to one of nearly 300 openings on Minnesota boards, councils, and commissions. These bodies draw upon the expertise of Minnesotans to help build a better Minnesota that works for everyone.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued this evening by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr announced today that entrance fees to all 76 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will be waived on Friday, November 27, 2015 for "Free Park Friday," encouraging Minnesotans to spend time outdoors, and with family, on the day after Thanksgiving.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council, the ClearWay Minnesota Board of Directors, and the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Monday, Governor Mark Dayton hosted a reception at the Governor’s Residence honoring Mexican exchange students who are studying in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
VIRGINIA, Minn. - Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith and other state and local officials officially marked the start of the Highway 53 relocation project today.
ST. PAUL, MN - This week, Lt. Governor Tina Smith highlighted the contributions of the medical technology industry to Minnesota’s economy, the availability of state assistance for entrepreneurs, and opportunities for the state to foster further industry growth.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Angel Tax Credit Program, which has attracted over $300 million for hundreds of high-tech startups in Minnesota since 2010, is accepting certification applications for 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and LifeScience Alley toured Olympus Surgical Technologies America (OSTA) today, as part of a week of activities devoted to recognizing the global impact of Minnesota's medical technology community.
ST. PAUL, MN — Governor Mark Dayton visited the Horizons Unlimited food shelf at the Division of Indian Work today to thank Jerry’s Cub Foods for their contributions to the food shelf.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Thursday afternoon, Governor Dayton hosted the state’s second Judiciary Recruitment Summit as part of Minnesota’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in its courts.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Stephen L. Smith as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the retirement of University of Minnesota Head Football Coach Jerry Kill.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been awarded an $8 million grant to increase the number of flex fuel pumps in the state. Minnesota is one of 21 states to receive grants through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership (BIP).
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Information Task Force, the Governor’s Council on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the Minnesota Forest Resources Council, and the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson, and local legislators visited Glen Lake Elementary School in Minnetonka to celebrate Minnesota Farm to School Month.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton hosted Joseph H. Boakai, Vice President of Liberia, for a meeting at the Governor’s Residence.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today regarding the passing of Flip Saunders.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements regarding the passing of former State Representative Sandra Peterson.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on a St. Paul Soccer Stadium.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Deputy Steven Sandberg, who was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, October 18, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Friday, October 23, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statements today after learning of the death of Deputy Sheriff Steven Sandberg.
ST. PAUL, MN - Writ of Special Election to fill a vacancy in the Office of State Senator for Senate District 35 in Anoka County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Advancing Minnesota’s leadership on environmental protection and clean energy innovation, Governor Mark Dayton has signed the Under 2 MOU, a global compact among cities, states and regions worldwide to limit the increase in global average temperature to below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert D. Walker, and will be chambered at Fairmont in Martin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the commencement of a process to fill an upcoming at-large vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable John P. Smith, effective February 2, 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 9:30am on Friday, October 16, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton will host a celebration breakfast reception at the Governor’s Residence for the Minnesota Lynx. This week, the Lynx won the WNBA Championship for the third time in five years.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to celebrate Halloween at the Governor’s Residence on Saturday, October 31st - if they dare (1006 Summit Avenue, St. Paul). The gates of the Governor’s Residence will be open from 5:00–7:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded 21 grants totaling $2,670,588 under the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to train 1,333 lower-income individuals.
ST. PAUL, MN - MN.IT Services, the state’s information technology agency, was recognized by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) for Innovation Technology. NASCIO’s Information Communications Technology Innovations Award was presented to MN.IT for the revamped Workforce One application, which helps track employment and training services for more than 100,000 eligible Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Employers can now apply for grants to help create or expand dual-training programs in advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care service or information technology industries.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and area local officials gathered in Rogers, Minn., today to dedicate the expansion of Interstate 94 from four to six lanes between Highway 241 and Highway 101 northwest of the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, during a live interview on KMOJ radio, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will create a new Office of Career and Business Opportunity.
ST. PAUL, MN - At the Lakes Area Manufacturing Breakfast in Merrifield, Lt. Governor Tina Smith today stressed at the importance of manufacturers in building an economy that works for all Minnesotans, everywhere in the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - This weekend, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Mankato to host the Fifth Annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. Celebrating the pheasant opener is a long-standing Minnesota tradition - and one that Governor Dayton has highlighted by hosting Governor’s Pheasant Opener events in each of his five years as Governor.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith were joined by state and local officials in breaking ground on a $30 million expansion of the Minnesota Children’s Museum today.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Jill Eichenwald Cornwell as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District. Ms. Eichenwald will be replacing the Honorable John E. DeSanto, who retired earlier this year. Ms. Eichenwald will be chambered at Duluth in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - LifeScience Alley and Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Minneapolis announce today that Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed November 2-6, 2015, to be Minnesota MedTech Week. On Wednesday, November 4, Minnesota Lt. Governor Tina Smith will officially open the Minnesota Medtech Week expo hall, which will be showcasing thousands of local and national companies dedicated to the design and production of cutting-edge medical technologies.
ST. PAUL, MN - In accordance with the proclamation issued by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota on Tuesday, October 6, sunrise to sunset, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Roseburg, Oregon.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding health insurance rate increases in Minnesota’s private individual market.
ST. PAUL, MN - To highlight the importance of manufacturing, Governor Mark Dayton today issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 1-10 to be Minnesota Manufacturing Week.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) Commissioner Myron Frans today announced the findings of a new report that shows the Price of Government in Minnesota has fallen 11.7 percent over the last twenty years.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Commission on Judicial Selection announced that the application period for the current at-large judgeship vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals has been extended until Friday, October 9, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan, which is designed to ensure that people with disabilities are able to live, learn, work, and enjoy life in the most integrated setting of their choosing, was approved by US District Judge Donovan Frank.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has declared Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, to be Small Business Day in the state of Minnesota. The Governor will present the proclamation at the premiere of the new documentary called "Small Business Revolution."
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Mary J. Theisen, and will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
ST. PAUL - In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the appointment of Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) Commissioner Mary Tingerthal to the newly-created Community Advisory Council (CAC). Commissioner Tingerthal is one of only 15 members nationwide selected to advise the Federal Reserve Board on the economic circumstances and financial services needs of low- and middle-income consumers and communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Governor Mark Dayton today, Taiwanese trade officials and business leaders signed letters of intent to purchase billions of dollars of agricultural products from farmers in Minnesota and other Midwestern states over the next two years.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton testified on behalf of the National Governor’s Association and the Council of Governors before the National Commission on the Future of the Army.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today, following the release of data from the U.S. Census Bureau that showed Minnesota with an uninsured rate of 5.9 percent - a record low.
ST. PAUL, MN - Revitalizing Minnesota’s pheasant hunting tradition and improving pheasant habitat are goals of a four-year Pheasant Summit Action Plan resulting from the Minnesota Pheasant Summit convened by Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014.
ST. PAUL, MN –Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith visited with students at Harrison Elementary in Brainerd. The Lt. Governor also held a roundtable with administrators, teachers, and parents about the powerful impact of all-day kindergarten.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith thanked Minnesota County Veterans Service Officers for their service to veterans and their families in helping them navigate the state and federal systems for military benefits.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota is a global leader in water technology innovation according to a new report released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tomorrow, in observance of the fourteenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota today received a new federal apprenticeship grant of $5 million that will bring more than 800 individuals into newly registered apprenticeship programs in 29 different high-growth occupations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Pacific Minnesotans, Council on Minnesotans of African Heritage, Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee, Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, Minnesota State Council on Disability, and the School Trust Lands Director.
ST. PAUL - In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 27, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius today welcomed students back to school at Brimhall Elementary in Roseville.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert D. Walker, and will be chambered at Fairmont in Martin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement, in response to the announcement of U.S. Representative John Kline’s retirement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman joined seniors at the State Fair today to urge Minnesotans to protect themselves against phone scams by "hanging up on fraud." Lt. Governor Smith also presented Governor Dayton’s proclamation declaring "Fraud Awareness and Prevention Day" in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Traveling to the Minnesota State Fair on transit is as fun and easy as taking a trip down the Giant Slide at the Midway, as Lt. Governor Tina Smith demonstrated Sunday.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Governor’s Council on the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
ST. PAUL, MN - Commemorating the start of the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Mark Dayton has declared Thursday, August 27, 2015 to be "The Great Minnesota Get Together" Day.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments Pamela A. W. King and Carmaine M. Sturino as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Ms. King will be replacing the Honorable Robert Birnbaum, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Education announced that Minnesota students have achieved the nation’s highest ACT scores for ten straight years.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the commencement of a process to fill an upcoming at-large vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - The petition to the U.S. Department of Labor for the extension of unemployment benefits for impacted Mesabi Nugget workers in Hoyt Lakes and Chisholm, Minn. was officially approved today, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 15-16, providing for emergency assistance to the State of Washington through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
ST. PAUL, MN - Duluth-based imaging technology company IKONICS Corp. broke ground today on a $4.3 million expansion that will include the hiring of 20 new workers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, during a news conference at the Minnesota Judicial Center, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of the Honorable Natalie E. Hudson as Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - In conjunction with a State of Minnesota trade mission to Mexico led by Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is developing partnerships with several universities in Mexico. The partnership agreements provide a foundation for collaboration among the institutions such as student and faculty exchanges, research collaborations, and more.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning in Mexico City, Governor Mark Dayton will formalize five new collaborations between Minnesota and Mexico. During a signing ceremony at the Office of the Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Governor Dayton, Mexican officials, and members of Minnesota’s trade delegation will sign five memorandums of understanding that will improve educational connections between Minnesota and Mexico, and support women in agriculture and business.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today, following his meeting with Federal District Judge Donovan Frank and legislative leaders regarding the status of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statement today, following the passing of State Representative David Dill.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has declared Sunday, August 9, 2015 to be "Mick Tingelhoff Day" in Minnesota, honoring the lifetime achievements of one of the Minnesota Vikings’ most accomplished players.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement tonight, following the passing of State Representative David Dill.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded South Central College two Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) grants totaling $69,542 to address regional workforce training needs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Pharmacy, Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota State High School League, Plumbing Board, Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, and State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Duluth-based imaging technology company IKONICS Corp. broke ground today on a $4.3 million expansion that will include the hiring of 20 new workers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thirty-six delegates representing Minnesota businesses, the state’s agriculture industry, and education institutions will accompany Governor Mark Dayton on a trade mission to Mexico City and Guadalajara, beginning August 9, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has taken executive action to ensure citizen engagement in environmental regulatory decisions. Executive Order 15-15, signed today by Governor Dayton, creates the Governor’s Committee to advise the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
ST. PAUL, MN - Below is a statement from Lt. Governor Tina Smith on the federal Clean Power Plan, which sets the goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 32 percent by 2030.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday, August 4, 2015, Lt. Governor Tina Smith will visit Farmfest and deliver a keynote address on the importance of rural broadband Internet access. While at Farmfest, Lt. Governor Smith also will convene a meeting of the Governor's Rural Broadband Task Force.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Tony Sertich to the board of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA). Sertich, a former state legislative leader from greater Minnesota, is currently President of the Northland Foundation, a community foundation focused on rural Minnesota people and communities.
ST. PAUL, MN - More than 288,000 of Minnesota’s lowest-wage workers will get a raise on Saturday, when the state’s large employer minimum wage rises to $9 an hour on August 1st, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced appointments to the Task Force on Health Care Financing. During the 2015 legislative session, Governor Dayton proposed establishing the Task Force to bring together health care experts to analyze and recommend options for the future of health care programs in Minnesota, including MNsure and MinnesotaCare.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Michael K. Browne as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Mr. Browne will be replacing the Honorable Philip D. Bush, who retired earlier this year. Mr. Browne will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Department of Human Services (DHS) Commissioner Lucinda Jesson today announced that Minnesota’s first statewide competitive bidding process for managed care contracts, and other contract adjustments, saved taxpayers nearly $650 million.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Richard H. Kyle, Jr. as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable John E. DeSanto, and will be chambered at Duluth in St. Louis County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith joined the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to announce that preliminary approval has been given to a proposal that would rehabilitate 26 historic military buildings on the Upper Post of Fort Snelling. Upon completion, the project is expected create approximately 190 rental apartments for low-income families.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Minnesota ranks number one in overall child well-being in the latest KIDS COUNT® Data Book released today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Effective state and local investments have contributed to improved outcomes in the health and economic well-being indicators for children that propelled Minnesota to the number one ranking, up from 5th last year.
In accordance with the proclamation issued today by President Barack Obama, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from now until sunset on Saturday, July 25, in honor of the victims of the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Minnesota Reading Corps, one of the most effective programs in closing the education achievement gap, was part of Minnesota’s nation-leading result in competitive grants awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). ServeMinnesota, the governor-appointed commission on national and community service, received $20,036,237 in AmeriCorps funding - the largest competitive grant amount received by any one state.
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ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 15-13, reassigning emergency management responsibilities to state agencies, and 15-14, requiring the State of Minnesota, and each state agency, to develop a plan for continuity of government (COG) and continuity of operations (COOP) in the event of a disruption of services.
ST. PAUL, MN - Executive Order assists emergency relief efforts critical to lowering risk of H5N2 avian influenza
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced that Minnesota’s Medical Manufacturing Partnership is one of 12 communities nationwide now eligible for federal aid and support to accelerate manufacturing growth and create jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report issued today by the Governor’s Diversity and Inclusion Council updates policymakers on the Council’s work to improve diversity in the state’s workforce and business supplier chain, and more equitably engage diverse people, communities, and businesses in the work of state government.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the month of July to be "Hire a Veteran Month" in Minnesota. Employers are encouraged to help connect military service members with employment opportunities during the month of July - and to continue hiring veterans throughout the year.
ST. PAUL - During the 2015 Legislative Session, Governor Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature made important new investments in E-12 education. Many of those new investments take effect today, Wednesday, July 1, 2015. The $525 million investment enacted this year will increase funding for every Minnesota classroom, improve early learning opportunities, improve literacy, and provide needed new resources for American Indian education and English language learners.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of two individuals to fill vacancies on a seven-member board responsible for managing and operating MNsure.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the first component of one of Governor Mark Dayton’s major legislative priorities will take effect in Minnesota. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2015, funding to begin the implementation of the water quality buffer initiative becomes available to local Soil and Water Districts across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith made the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision to uphold marriage equality across the country.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton made the following statement after the Supreme Court released its decision to uphold marriage equality across the country.
ST. PAUL, MN - Blind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, Governor’s Residence Council, Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, Minnesota Board on Aging, Minnesota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Board of Social Work, Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Minnesota State Council on Disability.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith visited Cold Spring-based Mississippi Topsoils today, which received a Value Added Grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota is America’s Top State for Business in 2015, according to a new report released today by CNBC. Minnesota moved into the top spot this year, after placing 6th in 2014, and 15th in 2013.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Psychology, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, Minnesota Humanities Center Board of Directors, and the Ombudsman Committee for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, Board of Dentistry, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau, Minnesota Racing Commission, Perpich Center for the Arts Board of Directors, State Board of Physical Therapy, and the Urban Initiative Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Civil War Commemoration Task Force, Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Board, Governor’s Workforce Development Council, Investment Advisory Council, Merit System Council, Minnesota Mineral Coordinating Committee, Minnesota Zoological Board, State Capitol Preservation Commission, Technology Advisory Committee, and the Trade Policy Advisory Council.
Writ of Special Election to fill a vacancy in the Office of State Representative for House District 46A in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources, Center for Rural Policy and Development, Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and the Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed all bills passed by the Legislature during the special session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board of the Minnesota State Academies, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, and the State Advisory Council on Mental Health.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and legislative leaders today signed an agreement outlining the terms of a special session to be convened at 10:00am on Friday, June 12, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Below is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding a tentative budget agreement reached by the Governor and the four Legislative Caucus Leaders.
Today, in response to a collision between an oil train and a semi-truck on Sunday, Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith traveled to Saint Paul Park to meet with local officials and discuss the critical need for railway safety investment in the region.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - For the first time ever, Minnesotans today can see proposed 2016 rate information submitted by Minnesota health insurers for individual market health plans. Under new federal rules, all health plans with proposed rate increases of 10 percent or more are included. These proposed rates are now subject to review by the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity, Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, and the Plumbing Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Marking the legendary band’s 11th performance in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, June 3, 2015 to be "The Rolling Stones Day" in Minnesota. Governor Dayton’s proclamation honors the band for a career spanning more than 50 years.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 15-11, directing the Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General to provide personnel and equipment for Monticello Island Nuclear Generating Plant safety drills and exercises.
The 2015 Summer Season at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence will kick-off on Tuesday, June 9th, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of Teaching, Minnesota Broadband Task Force, Statewide Independent Living Council, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will receive a federal grant totaling $38 million for the construction of a skilled care nursing facility, and infrastructure tying the existing and future complex together at the Minneapolis Veterans Home.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice, Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Commission, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board, Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission, and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton took final action on all remaining bills passed by the Legislature during the 2015 session.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton signed the following nine bills into law. Governor Dayton plans to take final action on all outstanding bills on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton visited Apple Valley’s Westview Elementary, continuing his push to ensure every Minnesota four-year-old has access to high-quality preschool.
ST. PAUL, MN - Continuing his push to ensure every Minnesota four-year-old has access to high-quality preschool, Governor Mark Dayton will visit Westview Elementary in Apple Valley on Friday, May 22, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law designating a segment of Trunk Highway 149 (Dodd Road) in Mendota Heights, from the interchange with Interstate 494 to the intersection with Smith Avenue in West St. Paul, as Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Highway.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law designating Trunk Highway 36 in Maplewood to be named "Sergeant Joseph Bergeron Memorial Highway."
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed seventeen bills into law.
Kindergarten this session.
Governor Mark Dayton today issued the following statement regarding the joint House and Senate E-12 education budget target.
ST. PAUL, MN - To ensure the broadest possible applicant pool, the Commission on Judicial Selection will extend the Minnesota Supreme Court application deadline until June 30, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton tonight released the following statement to members of the press regarding his budget offer to legislative leaders.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority, Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board, Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, Rural Health Advisory Committee, and State Board of Public Defense.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed eighteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - President John F. Kennedy declared the first Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, 1962, as a tribute to peace officers and in honor of peace officers who, through their courageous deeds, lost their lives or became disabled in the line of duty.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
TOWER, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith kicked off the 2015 fishing season at Fortune Bay Casino on Lake Vermilion in Tower, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - As nearly 500,000 Minnesotans gear up to go fishing this weekend, Governor Mark Dayton is getting ready to host Minnesota’s 68th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener at Lake Vermilion in Tower, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger today released the findings of the state’s annual drinking water report, which show nitrate levels in drinking water supplies are of increasing concern in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that an organized campaign is underway to pursue the 2020 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and DFL legislative leaders are taking a stand this session to limit the influence of lobbyists and special interest groups in Minnesota elections.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 12, HF 2225 into law, providing emergency response funding for avian influenza in Minnesota. The bill appropriates $514,000 to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and $379,000 to the Board of Animal Health for the costs of avian influenza emergency response efforts that are not covered by federal funding. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton commended new federal rail safety regulations announced today by President Obama’s U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Anthony Foxx. The new regulations are a response to railway safety concerns in Minnesota, and across the country.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today in Minnetonka, Governor Mark Dayton was joined by state and local officials in breaking ground on the $13.7 million expansion of the St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development.
ST. PAUL, MN - A new report released today by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) provides additional evidence that agricultural and urban runoff is contributing significantly to the impairment of Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and streams. The new study, which monitored half of the state’s 81 major watersheds, takes an in-depth look at the lakes and streams in major drainage areas.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton will host a Minnesota-grown turkey lunch at the Governor’s Residence for interns who are working this spring in the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. To kick off the lunch, Governor Dayton will carve a 25-pound turkey, which was raised in Glenwood, Minnesota. Members of the press will be invited to film and photograph the turkey carving and the initial portion of the lunch at the Residence, beginning at 12:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Werner Electric officials, and local leaders broke ground on a $4 million business expansion that will add 60,000 square feet to the company’s Cottage Grove headquarters and at least 46 new jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - A pair of accomplished anglers from the Lake Vermilion area will host Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Tina Smith for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 9. Tim "Buck" Lescarbeau will fish with Gov. Dayton, and Casey Sunsdahl will fish with Lt. Gov. Smith.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan visited a preschool classroom in North Saint Paul, meeting with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to discuss the impacts of high-quality early learning programs on Minnesota’s youngest learners. Below is a transcript of Secretary Duncan’s remarks, in which he describes his support for Governor Dayton’s effort to provide free access to preschool for all four-year-olds in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 12:00pm on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton will host a Minnesota-grown turkey lunch at the Governor’s Residence for interns who are working this spring in the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. To kick off the lunch, Governor Dayton will carve a 25-pound turkey, which was raised in Glenwood, Minnesota. Members of the press will be invited to film and photograph the turkey carving and the initial portion of the lunch at the Residence, beginning at 12:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed Executive Order 15-10, which requires the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to stop the practice of radio collaring moose in Minnesota, and to stop issuing new permits for moose radio collaring.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today visited a preschool classroom in North Saint Paul, meeting with students, teachers, parents, and administrators to discuss the impacts of high-quality early learning programs on Minnesota’s youngest learners.
A statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith hosted a breakfast at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence to welcome David Johnston, the Governor General of Canada to the State of Minnesota. Governor Dayton was joined by Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Higher Education Commissioner Larry Pogemiller, and Canadian officials, for a discussion on innovation and education in Canada and Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - At 10:50am on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, Governor Mark Dayton and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit a preschool classroom at Richardson Elementary School in North Saint Paul.
Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 15-09, declaring a Peacetime State of Emergency in Minnesota in response to the discovery of H5N2 avian influenza cases statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert Birnbaum, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton today applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of new measures to improve the safety of trains carrying highly-flammable Bakken crude oil by reducing the speed that they travel through Minnesota cities.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a pep rally in Saint Paul today, Governor Mark Dayton called on hockey fans across the state to cheer on the Minnesota Wild as the team takes on the Saint Louis Blues in the first round of the 2015 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Upon learning that the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) had discontinued the use of umlauts on city limit signs in Lindström, Governor Mark Dayton will sign an Executive Order later today requiring MnDOT reinstate the use of umlauts on roadway signage, when appropriate.
ST. PAUL - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith visited Grede Holdings LLC’s St. Cloud facility to discuss the foundry’s $17.5 million expansion plan. When the project is completed, Grede expects to add 30 jobs at the St. Cloud site.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring today, Wednesday, April 15, 2015, to be "Gopher Women’s Hockey National Champions Day" in Minnesota.
ST PAUL, MN - Minnesotans will be able to recreate and work in healthier, more productive state forests under a budget proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 15-07 providing for emergency assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, due to dry conditions, high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds that have been exacerbated by a lack of significant precipitation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota could be among the first states in the country to offer free, full-day early learning programs for every four-year-old - that is, if a proposal from Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Senate becomes law this session. If passed, the proposal would allow an estimated 47,300 students to attend preschool in the program’s first year of operation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesotans depend on access to a great education for good jobs and bright futures. This year, Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal would invest nearly a billion dollars in strategies to ensure all Minnesotans receive excellent, affordable educations. Lt. Governor Tina Smith today visited Moorhead’s Probstfield Center for Education and Bemidji State University to highlight the proposed education investments from pre-Kindergarten to post-secondary.
In honor and remembrance of President Abraham Lincoln, President Barack Obama has ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of Federal Government throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Governor Dayton has also ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from now until sunset on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, as a mark of respect for the memory of President Abraham Lincoln.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 15-06, delivering relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.87, pertaining to load restrictions on local and state highways and streets for poultry feed trucks, load-out trailers, and emergency operation equipment responding to the situation. Governor Mark Dayton's 2015 St
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith released the following statement today concerning House Republicans’ proposal to eliminate funding for the Minnesota Broadband Infrastructure Grant Fund.
Today is the 150th anniversary of Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, which is marked as the end of the American Civil War. It is thus a fitting time to recognize the heroic service of over 24,000 Minnesotans, who fought in that war, and especially the over 2,200 of them, who lost their lives from their service in it.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Podiatric Medicine and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton will deliver his annual State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature on Thursday, April 9, 2015, beginning at 7:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today introduced a Jobs Bill that would invest $842 million in infrastructure projects statewide, creating more than 23,900* Minnesota jobs. This new Jobs Bill would help addresses many of the state’s critical infrastructure needs, while strengthening Minnesota’s economy and putting thousands of people to work.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Governor Dayton and nine city mayors in Minnesota issued proclamations announcing April as Safe Digging Month. The proclamations urge homeowners to call 811 before starting any outdoor digging projects to prevent injuries, property damage, repair costs and inconvenient outages.
Andersen Corporation, the country’s largest window and door manufacturer, announced today the investment of more than $45 million in facilities and equipment in a major expansion of its Cottage Grove and North Branch, Minn., operations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today concerning recent actions in the State of Indiana.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota’s outdoors enthusiasts would see significant improvements to the state’s management of fish and wildlife, and to other outdoor recreation programs, under a budget being proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Minnesotans depend on access to a great education for good jobs and bright futures. This year, Governor Mark Dayton’s budget proposal would invest nearly a billion dollars in strategies to ensure all Minnesotans receive excellent, affordable educations.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Thursday, April 2, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Worthington and Austin for public meetings to discuss his proposal to establish an additional 125,000 acres of water quality buffer strips statewide. The legislation would require 50-foot water quality buffer strips around Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, and streams.
WASHINGTON, DC - Governor Mark Dayton, Lieutenant Governor Tina Smith, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan today called on the Obama Administration to take immediate action to stop illegal dumping of foreign steel that is hurting Minnesota steel industry jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last month, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system. If passed by the Legislature, Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would provide up to $9.8 million per year over the next ten years for key state road and bridge improvements in Scott, Sibley, Le Sueur, Nicollet, and Blue Earth counties.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding layoffs at U.S. Steel’s Minntac and Keetac plants in Mountain Iron and Keewatin.
WASHINGTON, DC - Lt. Governor Tina Smith, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, and U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan met today with top administration officials at the White House in an effort to determine what immediate steps can be taken to stop mining and steel industry job losses stemming from declining iron ore prices and unfair dumping of foreign steel.
ST. PAUL, MN - As a life-long hunter and angler, Governor Mark Dayton has proposed significant reforms to Minnesota’s poaching laws this session. Governor Dayton is pushing hard to enact more stringent penalties for those who intentionally violate the state’s hunting and fishing laws.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Philip D. Bush, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota will participate in a nationwide bell-ringing event this April to commemorate the 150th anniversary of events at a Virginia court house which symbolically ended the Civil War.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, and Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable James A. Fabian, and will be chambered at Caledonia in Houston County.
ST. PAUL, MN - In January, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system and build the infrastructure necessary to meet the demands of a growing population and an expanding state economy. Since that time, Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle have been traveling the state, talking to Minnesotans about the Governor’s transportation proposal, and editorial boards agree - the time to act is now.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith and State Rep. Laurie Halverson visited with students and teachers at Deerwood Elementary School in Eagan today to highlight Governor Dayton’s budget proposal to invest an additional $698 million in pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 education.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota could be among the first states in the country to offer free, full-day early learning programs for every four-year-old - that is, if a proposal from Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Senate becomes law this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - In January, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging, under-funded transportation system and build the infrastructure necessary to meet the demands of a growing population and an expanding state economy. Since that time, Governor Dayton, Lt. Governor Tina Smith, and Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle have been traveling the state, talking to Minnesotans about the Governor’s transportation proposal, and local leaders agree - the time to act is now.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Minnesota continues the discussion on where to invest the state’s budget surplus, Governor Dayton today released his supplemental budget proposal, which after his newly-proposed investments today, would devote nearly 80 percent ($1.5 billion) of the surplus to Minnesota children, students, and families.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton delivered the following remarks today in laying out his supplemental budget proposal.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation (Chapter 4, HF8) into law. The bill will enhance child protection measures in Minnesota. The legislation passed unanimously in the Minnesota Senate and Minnesota House of Representatives.
ST. PAUL, MN - In January, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system. If passed by the Legislature, Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would provide up to $184 million over the next ten years for key state road and bridge improvements in Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Cass, Itasca and Koochiching counties.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton laid out his proposal to improve water quality across Minnesota. The proposal, which would establish an additional 125,000 acres of water quality buffer strips statewide, is supported by a broad coalition of Minnesotans. Here is what Minnesotans are saying about the Governor’s proposal.
ST. PAUL, MN - Seventy-five railway safety projects - at Minnesota’s most dangerous and congested rail crossings - would be completed statewide, if a proposal from Governor Mark Dayton is passed this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released this statement following the final passage of HF8/SF807, a bill that would enhance child protection measures in Minnesota.
In its first year of implementation, new data from the Minnesota Department of Education shows that 57,479 students are now benefitting from the state’s all-day, every day kindergarten initiative. That number amounts to 99.6 percent of all kids enrolled in kindergarten throughout the state, and exceeds original state predictions by nearly 3,500 students.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board; Board of Accountancy; Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design; Board of Barber Examiners; Board of Optometry; Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training; Commission on Judicial Selection; Minnesota Environmental Quality Board; Minnesota Rural Finance Authority; and Task Force on Medical Cannabis Therapeutic Research
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The state’s public transit systems will not keep up with the demand for service if future funding is not secured, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s 2014 Transit Report released today.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Land of 10,000 Lakes may soon establish an additional 125,000 acres of water quality buffer strips statewide; if a proposal from Governor Mark Dayton becomes law this session.
Due to weather conditions this winter that caused septic systems across Minnesota to freeze, Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 15-04. The order exempts vehicles used to pump or transport septic system sewage from the seasonal weight restrictions on state and local highways and streets.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Lt. Governor Tina Smith and Metropolitan Council Chair Adam Duininck rode a Route 67 Bus in St. Paul to highlight the importance of investing in Minnesota’s mass transit systems. Following their ride, Lt. Governor Smith and Chair Duininck rallied with transit supporters to talk about how Governor Dayton’s transportation system would improve transit statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last month, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system. If passed by the Legislature, Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would provide up to $203.8 million over the next ten years for key state road and bridge improvements in Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, and Swift counties.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton will lead representatives from business, education and cultural institutions on a trade mission to Mexico this summer that will focus on strengthening Minnesota exports and ties to the world’s 15th-largest economy.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton, Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, Senate Transportation Committee Chair Scott Dibble, and a coalition of state leaders stood together to highlight their shared goal of passing a comprehensive investment in transportation this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Metropolitan Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of the process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court, created upon the upcoming retirement of Associate Justice Alan C. Page at the end of August.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last month, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system. If passed by the Legislature, Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would provide up to $86 million over the next ten years for key state road and bridge improvements in Lyon, Lincoln, Murray, Redwood, and Yellow Medicine counties.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton provided the following remarks regarding Minnesota’s February State Budget Forecast.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last month, Governor Mark Dayton proposed an honest, straightforward plan to fix Minnesota’s aging and under-funded transportation system. If passed by the Legislature, Governor Dayton’s transportation proposal would provide up to $75 million over the next ten years for key road and bridge improvements in Rochester and Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation that provides $15.5 million to maintain basic services across the state. The legislation signed by Governor Dayton makes crucial investments in areas of need, from providing the necessary funding to help Minnesotans enjoy the great outdoors, to providing food assistance to Minnesota seniors.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Education released a new report showing that Minnesota’s graduation rate increased from 79.8 percent in 2013 to 81.2 percent in 2014. The report showed gains in graduation rates among all student groups over the last year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - One of the worst traffic jams in America is right here in the Twin Cities. The I-35W/I-494 interchange was designed in the 1950s, and constructed in the 1960s - with very few changes or improvements since. Fifty-three years later, an estimated 290,000 vehicles pass slowly through the severely congested interchange every day.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota State Arts Board and the NextGen Energy Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - The White House announced today that President Barack Obama has appointed Governor Mark Dayton to serve a two-year term on the Council of Governors. The Council of Governors, created by Congress in 2007, is a bipartisan forum to advise the Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the White House Homeland Security Council on matters related to the National Guard and civil support missions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today in Mankato, Governor Mark Dayton announced that new investments included in the Governor’s transportation finance proposal would finally allow additional construction to begin on key segments of Highway 14 - a stretch of road that now carries nearly 8,000 vehicles every day, and connects key regional trade centers in New Ulm, Mankato, Waseca, Owatonna, Rochester, and Winona.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle today released a detailed list of more than 600 road and bridge improvements that would be completed if the Legislature passes the Governor’s proposed investments in transportation.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Philip D. Bush, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice and the Rural Health Advisory Committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointments of the Honorable David A. Stofferahn and Ms. Deborah K. Sundquist as judges on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton hosted a luncheon honoring Angela Harvala, a Fifth Grade teacher at Princeton's North Elementary School. Harvala is Minnesota’s latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding the education proposal announced today by the Senate Majority Caucus.
ST. PAUL, MN - Nursing homes throughout Minnesota will gain a total of about $17 million more over the next one to three years through a Minnesota Department of Human Services program that rewards a variety of quality improvement efforts.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Transportation released a report this week detailing the results of $75 million in investments in transportation projects that foster economic development and support job growth.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointees as district members of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Tina Smith, Revenue Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly, Congressman Keith Ellison, and Prepare + Prosper, a non-profit tax preparation service, joined together today to recognize the 40th anniversary of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 15-02, establishing the Diversity and Inclusion Council. The Council will work to improve the recruiting and retention of state employees from diverse backgrounds, improve the contracting process for businesses owned by Minnesotans from diverse backgrounds, and promote civic engagement in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced his appointment of John Tuma to serve a six year term on the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Mr. Tuma will be replacing Mr. David Boyd, his term will be effective on February 2, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable John B. Van de North, Jr., and will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation (Chapter 2, SF 1) that provides $17.3 million in flood and disaster relief for Minnesotans. Last summer, 37 counties and 3 tribal governments were declared a major disaster by President Obama following severe flooding. Three counties were not included in the President’s declaration, but did qualify for help from a new state public assistance program.
ST. PAUL, MN - After a decade of deficits, state leaders are now facing a $1 billion budget surplus created by Minnesota’s strong and growing economy. As Minnesota begins the discussion about where to invest the state’s budget surplus, Governor Mark Dayton today proposed a two-year budget that would make bold new investments in education, put more money in the pockets of working families, and make long-overdue investments in the state’s aging and underfunded transportation system.
ST. PAUL, MN - For years, state leaders have failed to adequately fund Minnesota’s highways, roads, bridges, and public transit systems. Insufficient funding has left them inadequate, congested, and needing repairs. Today, Governor Mark Dayton proposed a straightforward, honest solution to fix Minnesota’s aging transportation systems.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation (Chapter 1, HF 6) that will simplify tax filing and provide $20 million in immediate tax savings to more than 200,000 middle-income Minnesotans. The tax conformity bill - which moved quickly through the Legislature and received broad, bipartisan support - was enacted in time for the state to implement the changes with minimal disruption to Minnesota taxpayers.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Economic Development Association of Minnesota (EDAM) awarded the state’s Minnesota Job Creation Fund the "2015 Economic Development Initiative" award during the Excellence in Economic Development Awards ceremony for the program’s creative approach to economic development.
ST. PAUL, MN - Fifty years after declaring a pre-Med major in college, Governor Mark Dayton today announced a major new investment in the University of Minnesota Medical School that would restore the School to national prominence and train the next generation of world-class medical professionals right here in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced four finalists for consideration to fill the seats of the Honorable David A. Stofferahn and the Honorable Debra A. Wilson, whose terms expired on January 5, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released details of his proposal to expand the Child and Dependent Care Credit in Minnesota, providing $99.9 million in direct tax relief to 130,000 Minnesota families. The Governor’s proposal would expand eligibility for the tax credit, allowing more middle-income families to claim a refundable tax credit for costs associated with child care, and dependent care for family members who are aging, or have a disability.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 15-02, establishing the Diversity and Inclusion Council. The Council will work to improve the recruiting and retention of state employees from diverse backgrounds, improve the contracting process for businesses owned by Minnesotans from diverse backgrounds, and promote civic engagement in the State of Minnesota.
"Either we go up together, or we go down together," Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. told Civil Rights activists during his 1968 ‘Mountaintop’ speech. Leading the charge for fair treatment of Memphis’ garbage collectors, Dr. King’s final remarks on the night before he was assassinated were rooted in his fervent belief in the power of community.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council.
SAINT PAUL, MN - Though his life was tragically cut short, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as an advocate for civil rights lives on in Minnesota and around the world. On Monday, January 19, Governor Mark Dayton will be joined by keynote speaker Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Wilhelmina Wright, elected officials, and Governor Dayton’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, for a statewide celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has appointed Adam Duininck to serve as Chair of the Metropolitan Council. Duininck, who currently chairs the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Committee, will bring more than a decade of experience in transportation policy, planning, and construction to the position.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Compensation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has provided Minnesota a $9 million investment in Greater Minnesota to establish the state’s popular Minnesota Agriculture Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) as a national demonstration project.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that he has appointed Tom Baden to serve as Commissioner of MN.IT Services. Baden brings considerable experience to the position, having served in a variety of high-level IT management positions across state government.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of the Honorable Bradford Delapena as Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court. Judge Delapena is appointed to a six year term, which will expire on January 4, 2021.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointments of Mary Al Balber, Jerry Blackwell, Randy Kehr, Linda Krug, Tim O’Brien, and William Sieben as at-large members of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection. These at-large members will serve alongside the Chair of the Commission, Lee Sheehy, whose reappointment was announced last month.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Mark Phillips to be Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB).
Remarks of Lt. Governor Tina Smith - As prepared for delivery
Thank you, Chief Justice Gildea. It has been an honor to work with you during the past four years. Justice Page, thank you for your extraordinary service to the people of Minnesota. Justice Lillehaug, it is great to have you up here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith took their oaths of office today at the Landmark Center in St. Paul. Full downloadable audio and transcripts of their remarks (as prepared for delivery) can be found online at the following links.
ST. PAUL, MN - Continuing his administration’s efforts to build a Better Government for a Better Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton today announced the launch of a new state website, where Minnesotans can easily see how their tax dollars are spent. On the new TransparencyMN website, the public can find useful information such as details on state agency budgets, local governments and school district finances, and state audits and reports.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger today urged Minnesotans to take precautions to prevent the spread of influenza in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Minnesota is currently experiencing one of the worst influenza seasons in recent memory, with 359 people hospitalized since October.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Sara R. Grewing and Nicole J. Starr as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Ms. Grewing and Ms. Starr will be replacing the Honorable Paulette K. Flynn and the Honorable Gregg E. Johnson, who retired earlier this year. Both appointees will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Paul R. Scoggin as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Mr. Scoggin will be replacing the Honorable Marilyn B. Rosenbaum, who retired earlier this year. Mr. Scoggin will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Public Employment Relations Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - More than 50 state employees, who worked on ten different reform projects, were honored yesterday for their efforts to improve state government. These initiatives were selected for making government work better for Minnesotans, while also saving time and taxpayer dollars. As part of Governor Dayton’s ongoing initiative to make government work better for Minnesotans, state agencies have been asked to find innovative ways to deliver better services and implement efficiencies.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota Management and Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter announced he has accepted a new position outside the Administration. Following this news, Governor Dayton announced that Minnesota Department of Revenue Commissioner Myron Frans has been chosen to lead the agency. Revenue Deputy Commissioner Cynthia Bauerly will join Governor Dayton’s cabinet as Commissioner of Revenue.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding Minnesota’s November Budget Forecast.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Carolyn Parnell announced that she will resign her post as the state’s Chief Information Officer and Commissioner of MN.IT Services. Following today’s news, Governor Mark Dayton thanked Commissioner Parnell for her service and announced that his office will immediately begin accepting applications to fill her vacancy.
ST. PAUL, MN - To address diesel fuel shortages, Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 14-19.
Thanksgiving Week got underway today at the Minnesota State Capitol. This morning, Governor Mark Dayton was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President John Gorton, and Colleen Moriarty of Hunger Solutions Minnesota to bring in the week’s festivities. A Minnesota-grown turkey was also on-hand for the occasion.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a news conference this morning, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will appoint Lee Sheehy to continue as Chair of the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection. Mr. Sheehy has held the post since his appointment by the Governor in 2011. Over the last four years, Sheehy and the Minnesota Commission on Judicial Selection have helped interview and recommend judicial candidates for 86 District Court, Appellate Court, and Supreme Court appointments.
ST. PAUL, MN - The 2014 Holiday Season at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence will kick-off on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014. The Residence will be open for public tours on December 2, 9 and 16 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. No reservations are required and tours will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The Residence is a collection site for Second Harvest Heartland, the Midwest’s largest hunger relief program, and will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items throughout the Holiday Season.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today honored three high school student athletes for their outstanding sportswomanship at the Girls Class A State Cross Country Running Championship in early November.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Susan Haigh announced that she will resign her post as Chair of the Metropolitan Council to focus her energies on her full-time position as President and CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Following today’s news, Governor Mark Dayton thanked Chair Haigh for her service and announced that his office will immediately begin accepting applications to fill her vacancy as Metropolitan Council Chair.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a news conference on Monday, November 17, 2014, Governor Dayton made the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Bill Frenzel.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that the Office of the Governor is accepting applications to serve as Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). The commissioner must lead the Board in its important mission to diversify and improve the economy of the Iron Range.
ST. PAUL, MN –Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement this evening on the announcement that the Secretary of Defense has ordered nearly 700 Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers from the Rosemount-based 34th Red Bull Infantry Division to be mobilized to West Africa to support Operation United Assistance.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota won its bid to host the 2019 NCAA Final Four Tournament. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton. "I congratulate the next Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt, Majority Leader Joyce Peppin, and Minority Leader Paul Thissen, who have been chosen by their colleagues to lead the work of the Minnesota House of Representatives during the next legislative session. I look forward to working with them, along with Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, Assistant Majority Leader Katie Sieben, and Senate Minority Leader David Hann, when the new legislature convenes in January. If we work together, we can continue to build a better Minnesota."
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Marilyn B. Rosenbaum, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Tony Sertich, Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB), announced that he has taken a new position outside the administration. Following this morning’s announcement, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement:
ST. PAUL - Today the Minneapolis Community Development & Regulatory Service Committee forwarded a recommendation to the full Minneapolis City Council for approval of support for a $70 million two-phase expansion project under consideration by Minneapolis-based software developer Code42, contingent upon Minneapolis City Council approval on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014 and other deal terms currently under negotiation.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Monday, November 17, Governor Mark Dayton will convene a Rail Summit with railroad, agriculture, and industry leaders from across Minnesota. Elected officials, emergency managers, and key members of the Governor’s Cabinet will also participate in the discussion.
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken, U.S. Representative Rick Nolan, and Governor Mark Dayton today urged a key federal energy commission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to protect Minnesota consumers from reduced utility reliability by forcing BNSF Railway Company to fix coal-delivery issues. Across Minnesota, electric utilities are watching their stockpiles of coal fall to dangerously low levels. In a letter, the group called on Chairman Cheryl LaFleur to bring together utility and railroad representatives to discuss coal delivery service issues.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton invited Minnesotans to register for the state’s first-ever Minnesota Pheasant Summit, which will be held at Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall on December 13, 2014. The Minnesota Pheasant Summit will bring together hunters, farmers, conservationists, policymakers, key members of the Governor's Cabinet, and others. During the Summit, participants will discuss strategies to increase the state’s pheasant population, improve pheasant habitat, and ensure that future generations of Minnesotans have opportunities to enjoy one of the state’s most popular and iconic game birds. Governor Dayton first announced plans for the Summit at a Pheasants Forever event last month.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton is calling all ghouls, goblins, and ghosts to celebrate Halloween at the Governor’s Residence (1006 Summit Avenue, St. Paul) on Friday, October 31, if you dare. The gates of the Governor’s Residence will be open from 5:00–7:00pm.
After consulting with a team of experts in public health, medicine, ethics and law, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton and Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Ed Ehlinger today announced the framework for Minnesota’s plans to monitor the health of any individual returning to Minnesota after traveling from one of the countries in West Africa affected by the Ebola outbreak.
ROSEVILLE - A student’s learning does not end at the school bell. Even though a child spends most of their time outside of the classroom, educators can keep students engaged by offering high-quality after-school programs to extend the learning day.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 14-17, delivering emergency relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in emergency relief efforts. The Emergency Executive Order will help increase propane supplies across Minnesota, improving access for farmers during the autumn harvest and enhancing the state’s preparedness for the winter heating season.
October 23, 2014 (St. Paul, MN) - Minnesota Housing announced funding awards of nearly $162 million today that will create and preserve affordable housing across the state. This record level of funding comes just months after the Governor and Legislature approved the largest capital investment for housing in Minnesota Housing history. It will fund 78 rental and homeownership projects for a total of 4,000 housing units through a variety of financing sources.* An additional $20 million, approved in the 2014 bonding bill to repair aging public housing, will be awarded in January, 2015.
As part of an ongoing effort to provide Minnesotans with information about Ebola and related precautions against the disease, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today established an Ebola Information Line. The number for the Ebola Information Line is 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903.
ST. PAUL - Three manufacturers in Greater Minnesota received worker-training grants totaling $144,000 from the Job Training Incentive Pilot Program.
ST. PAUL - Minnesota Manufacturers Week, a statewide public celebration that puts the spotlight on a crucial sector of the state’s economy, is this week, Oct 19-25.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today’s monthly jobs report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) showed Minnesota employers added 7,200 new jobs during the month of September. The report also showed Minnesota gained 2,700 more jobs in August than were originally reported. DEED also announced today that Minnesota’s unemployment rate has dropped to 4.1 percent - reaching its lowest level in eight years. It total, Minnesota has added 172,000 new jobs since Governor Dayton took office in January 2011.
ROSEVILLE, Minn. - Today, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) broke ground on a Corridors of Commerce project at the west end of the Highway 610 corridor in Maple Grove. Work on the $80 million expansion of Highway 610 between Elm Creek Boulevard and Interstate 94 in Maple Grove will begin this fall, with major construction starting next spring. The new highway corridor will support continued economic growth and job creation in the northwest Twin Cities suburbs. The 2.5-mile extension will open to traffic in late 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thanks in part to additional Local Government Aid in 2013, and a state library construction grant in 2012, the City of Ely was able to build a new public library that is accessible for individuals with disabilities. To celebrate the opening of the new facility, Governor Dayton today traveled to Ely for a dedication ceremony. In 2013, the Governor worked with the Minnesota Legislature to increase aid for cities and counties by $130 million.
CHISHOLM, Minn.— The Central Iron Range Sanitary Sewer District (CIRSSD) Board today hosted a ribbon cutting and open house to commemorate the commissioning of its new $28 million regional wastewater treatment facility serving the cities of Chisholm, Buhl, Kinney and the town of Great Scott. The event was held at the CIRSSD Wastewater Treatment Facility located approximately four miles east of Chisholm.
ST. PAUL - Unison Comfort Technologies, a manufacturer of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems for the commercial sector, is expanding its facilities in north Minneapolis and will add 75 jobs.
Thanks in part to a $15.4 million investment by Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature, visitors to the Mall of America will notice some improvements in their commute starting this fall. Governor Dayton joined local leaders today as the new Lindau Lane Corridor opened to traffic, improving a crucial artery of traffic to Mall of America. The new corridor project will foster economic development in Bloomington, improve the flow of traffic, and provide safer access to parking for the largest shopping mall in the United States.
St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in the enhanced screening effort.
Gov. Mark Dayton announced earlier this evening that the city of Mankato has been chosen as the host community for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Paulette K. Flynn and the Honorable Gregg E. Johnson. Both seats will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched three new initiatives that offer assistance to help small businesses in Minnesota expand or improve their operations.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tomorrow, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Worthington to host the Fourth Annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. Celebrating the pheasant opener is a long-standing Minnesota tradition - and one that Governor Dayton has highlighted by hosting Governor’s Pheasant Opener events in each of his four years as Governor.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that construction on 13 more transportation projects will be accelerated thanks to new investments in the Corridors of Commerce initiative, and cost savings at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The projects receiving funding today, and 14 other projects that previously received Corridors of Commerce funding, will strengthen the state’s transportation system by adding capacity and improving the movement of freight across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - With the first month behind them, thousands of students across the state are settling into their classrooms for the 2014-15 school year. Governor Dayton visited Duluth today, meeting with kindergarten students and teachers at Congdon Park Elementary.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 14-16, delivering emergency relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles while in the process of obtaining and transporting diesel fuel. The Emergency Executive Order will help increase the supply of diesel fuel for farmers and other agricultural operations during the fall harvest.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton today announced appointments to the Governor’s Task Force on the Protection of Children. Following the tragic death of four-year-old Eric Dean, the Task Force will make recommendations for comprehensive improvements to the child protection system in the upcoming 2015 Legislative Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced that eight schools in Minnesota have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools.
ST. PAUL, MN - Following the request of Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota today received more than $17 million in federal grants to train workers for jobs in high-demand fields. The grants, awarded to 14 campuses across the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system, will provide education and workforce training for good-paying jobs in construction and advanced manufacturing.
ST. PAUL - In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 28, 2014.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last night at the Pheasants Forever Chapter 844 banquet in St. Paul, Governor Mark Dayton announced plans to convene the state’s first-ever Minnesota Pheasant Summit. The Summit, to be held later this year, will include hunters, farmers, policymakers, conservationists, other stakeholders, and key members of the Governor’s Cabinet. It will focus on strategies to increase the state’s pheasant population, improve pheasant habitat, and ensure future generations of Minnesota hunters have the opportunity to enjoy one of the state’s most popular and iconic game birds.
Tea, SD - The Board of Directors of the Lewis Clark Regional Water System today awarded a $16.5 million pipeline contract to Carstensen Contracting of Pipestone, MN, which was more than two million less than the engineer’s estimate. This is the first pipeline contract Lewis Clark has awarded since June 2012. The contract includes 18 miles of primarily 24" pipe that runs from the Minnesota/Iowa border to Luverne. When completed Lewis Clark will be able to deliver water to Luverne. The substantial completion deadline is November 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) will receive two federal grants totaling $36 million for the expansion, modernization, and improvement of four Minnesota veterans’ homes. These new grants will help expand the capacity of the State Veterans Homes, and improve the quality of life enjoyed by Minnesota’s veterans.
Governor Mark Dayton today reached out to 300 communities located along railway routes in Minnesota, asking how increased rail traffic and the volatility of oil shipments are impacting local budgets and the quality of life enjoyed by area residents.
ST. PAUL - State officials are accepting applications for funding to expand broadband infrastructure in areas of Minnesota that don’t have adequate high-speed Internet service.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Marilyn B. Rosenbaum, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL - Stone-processing equipment manufacturer Park Industries Inc. announced plans today to invest in its operations and expand its facility in St. Cloud.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today took a series of executive actions to protect children in Minnesota from the threat of abuse and neglect. These efforts include both immediate changes to the child protection system, and the establishment of a new Governor’s Task Force on the Protection of Children. The Task Force, appointed by the Governor, will make specific recommendations for comprehensive improvements to the child protection system in the upcoming 2015 Legislative Session.
Governor Mark Dayton visited Roseau today to participate in Polaris Industries’ 60th Anniversary celebration. During the anniversary festivities, the Governor congratulated Polaris on their continued growth and wished the homegrown company success into the future.
ST. PAUL - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded four grants and one loan for redevelopment projects in Minnesota that are expected to create or retain more than 5,700 jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today’s monthly jobs report from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) showed Minnesota employers added 6,100 new jobs during the month of August. DEED also announced today that Minnesota’s unemployment rate has dropped to 4.3 percent - reaching its lowest level since 2006. In total, Minnesota has added 162,100 new jobs since Governor Dayton took office in January 2011.
Paul Bunyan Communications announced today that it is launching the GigaZone, their new advanced regional Gigabit fiber network that will be one of the largest Gigabit networks in the country.
ST. PAUL, MN - With thousands of students across the state returning to school this month, Governor Dayton visited Brainerd today, meeting with kindergarten students and teachers at Garfield Elementary.
The new Rochester WorkForce Center held a grand opening celebration today at its new location at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben, RCTC President Leslie McClellon and other local leaders welcomed job seekers into the new location.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Eric J. Braaten, Mr. Christopher J. Lehmann, Mr. Timothy J. Looby, and Ms. Cynthia L. McCollum as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Mr. Braaten will be replacing the Honorable Richard C. Perkins, and will be chambered at Chaska in Carver County. Mr. Timothy J. Looby will be replacing the Honorable Thomas G. McCarthy, and will be chambered at Gaylord in Sibley County. Mr. Christopher J. Lehmann and Ms. Cynthia L. McCollum will be replacing the Honorable Richard G. Spicer and the Honorable Robert R. King, Jr., and will both be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
This week, Governor Mark Dayton was named as a member of the National Governors Association (NGA) Education and Workforce Committee. The Education and Workforce Committee has jurisdiction over issues in the area of education (including early childhood, K-12, and postsecondary) as well as in the areas of workforce development.
Governor Dayton proclaims Patriot Day and A Day of Service and Remembrance.
ST. PAUL, MN - For more than 200,000 households in Minnesota, propane is the primary source of heat. With winter steadily approaching, Governor Mark Dayton is reconvening stakeholders today in Saint Paul to discuss the current propane supply and any factors that could impact demand for heating fuel this winter.
ST. PAUL, MN - With thousands of students across the state returning to school today many will benefit from the $895 million that Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature have invested in schools since 2011. This year, more than 55,000 of Minnesota’s youngest learners will benefit from free all-day Kindergarten, while others will benefit from high-impact initiatives designed to increase literacy and close the achievement gap.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced today that the Moorhead Fire Department will receive $100,000 in state funding to staff and train an Emergency Response Team, and upgrade and expand the city’s emergency response equipment. In light of the large amount oil transported through the state, Governor Dayton signed legislation into law this year that provided this funding for an Emergency Response Team in Greater Minnesota.
Today, the Metropolitan Council announced the conclusion of the Southwest LRT municipal consent process, following a Minneapolis City Council vote. Hennepin County and the Cities of Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Hopkins and St. Louis Park had already provided consent to the project.
ST. PAUL, MN - Earlier today, Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to the Flood Diversion Authority, expressing his concerns with the Fargo-Moorhead Area Flood Diversion Project.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today, Aug. 28, 2014, Senior LinkAge Line® One Stop Shop for Older Minnesotans Day in honor of the 20th year of the service, which connects older Minnesotans and their families at no cost to the resources they need. The Senior LinkAge Line® is marking this milestone by unveiling a new 20-year anniversary logo, which is prominently featured at the Minnesota Board on Aging’s booth in the Education Building at the Minnesota State Fair.
LAKEVILLE - Wisconsin-based corrugated display and packaging manufacturer Menasha Packaging will create 15 jobs and invest $7 million in an expansion of its operations in Lakeville.
ST. PAUL, MN - Earlier today, Governor Mark Dayton sent this letter to the federal Surface Transportation Board (STB), urging the board to use its authority to ask Class I railroads what they are doing eliminate the severe backlog of grain shipments for Minnesota farmers. Governor Dayton called on the STB to bring all parties to the table to find an urgently-needed resolution.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Darci J. Bentz as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. Ms. Bentz will be replacing the Honorable Linda S. Titus, who retired earlier this year. Ms. Bentz will be chambered at Jackson in Jackson County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, following the strong urging of Governor Mark Dayton, the International Trade Commission (ITC) voted to impose penalties on South Korea and five other countries for illegally dumping steel products in the United States. The move will allow tariffs to be imposed on Korean steel products coming into the United States at anti-competitive prices.
ST. PAUL, MN - Saturday morning, August 23rd at 11:00am at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Governor Mark Dayton will be joined by Jeni Haler, 2014 Princess Kay of the Milky Way, and Ken Herbranson, Chair of the Midwest Dairy Association, to proclaim Saturday "All-You-Can-Drink Milk Day" in Minnesota. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes the 60th anniversary of All-You-Can-Drink Milk at the fair, and the contributions of more than 3,600 Minnesota dairy farm families statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that Hennepin and Ramsey counties have been added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration designation, making available federal funds for emergency relief and reconstruction assistance following June flooding. Dakota County is still assessing its damages. Following the announcement, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the Minnesota State Fair, while participating in an interview on ESPN 1500’s "Garage Logic" with Joe Soucheray. Governor Dayton was nominated to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge by Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad. After taking the challenge, the Governor nominated U.S. Senator Al Franken to do the same.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of six individuals to fill vacancies on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees. The 15-member Board is responsible for governing MnSCU’s system planning, academic programs, fiscal management, personnel, admissions requirements, tuition and fees, and rules and regulations.
ROSEVILLE - For the ninth year in a row, Minnesota high school seniors were top in the nation on the ACT. Minnesota seniors posted an average score of 22.9, compared to the nationwide average of 21. Additionally, more Minnesota students met each of the four benchmarks—English, Reading, Math and Science—than did students in any other state, 39 percent compared to 26 percent nationally.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight at 8:30pm at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Governor Mark Dayton will open the 61st Annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way Coronation. As the event gets underway, Governor Dayton will declare today "Princess Kay of the Milky Way Day" in Minnesota. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes this long-standing State Fair tradition, and the contributions of more than 3,600 Minnesota dairy farm families statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Plans to build the Southwest Regional Sports Center were seven years in the making. And thanks to the 2014 Jobs Bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton in May, construction on the project finally got underway today in Marshall. Altogether, construction of this new facility is expected to create 500 new jobs and draw visitors from across the region for sporting events, conventions, and other events.
St. Paul - The Blue Ribbon Committee on the University of Minnesota Medical School launched by Governor Mark Dayton will hold its first meeting next Tuesday, August 19th, beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the U of MN campus.
MARSHALL, MN - Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton today visited Action Manufacturing, a Marshall company that builds wheelchairs with tracks that enable people with disabilities to participate in outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and hiking.
The expansion of the Mankato Civic Center has been six years in the making. And thanks to the 2014 Jobs Bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton last May, the project is finally on track to be completed. The Jobs Bill enacted during the last session provided $14.5 million to add an auditorium, additional meeting rooms, and renovate the ice arena. The Civic Center expansion is expected to create more than 450 new construction jobs and generate an annual $50 million economic impact.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton held the first in a series of statewide railway safety meetings in Little Canada. Governor Dayton met with local leaders and emergency managers to review the state’s new railway safety laws and to discuss other ways the state can partner with communities to strengthen safety requirements and improve disaster preparedness. In the coming weeks, the Governor will host similar discussions with community leaders and emergency managers along heavily-traveled freight rail routes across Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton today traveled to Duluth to speak at the Minnesota Community Action Partnership 50th Anniversary Conference. At the event, Governor Dayton highlighted initiatives the State of Minnesota has implemented to alleviate poverty and the work that remains to improve economic opportunity for all Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, MN - Responding to statewide flooding earlier this summer, the Federal Highway Administration has allocated an additional $5 million in emergency funds to help cover the costs of emergency repairs to Minnesota roads and bridges.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today to be "Farm Family Recognition Day" to honor the more than 66,000 family farms in Minnesota and their contributions to communities statewide. The Governor’s proclamation coincides with the University of Minnesota Farm Family of the Year recognition ceremony, which is held annually during Farmfest near Redwood Falls.
DULUTH - As a tougher state law against synthetic drugs goes into effect this month, Minnesotans also have a new website to get factual information about the dangers and risks posed by the deadly substances.
The City of Redwood Falls will be declared a Yellow Ribbon City during a Yellow Ribbon Proclamation ceremony, August 7, in Redwood Falls, Minn.
LITCHFIELD - Custom Products of Litchfield Inc., a maker of cabs and operator protective structures used on off-highway vehicles for the industrial market, is investing more than $2 million and projecting to add 31 jobs in an expansion of its manufacturing plant.
ST. PAUL, MN - In honor and remembrance of Police Officer Scott Patrick, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Wednesday, August 6, 2014.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order Executive Order 14-14, which directs all state government agencies to increase their employment of Minnesotans with disabilities. Over the last 15 years, there has been a steady decline in the proportion of Minnesotans with disabilities employed by the state - from 10.1 percent of the state’s workforce in 1999, to just 3.2 percent in 2013. The Executive Order issued today by Governor Dayton directs state agencies to increase that level to 7 percent by 2018.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management announced that the federal government has added 24 more counties and two tribal governments to the President’s Disaster Declaration following this summer’s flooding. Altogether, 32 counties and two tribal governments have been included in the declaration and approved for federal assistance. Six flood-affected counties are still under review by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
MEDINA - Polaris Industries Inc., manufacturer of innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles, is creating 100 new jobs in conjunction with a $20 million office expansion project in Plymouth.
Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon has been selected to serve on the National Lt. Governors Association (NLGA) leadership committee. As a member of the committee, Lt. Governor Prettner Solon will help guide the organization’s work on issues impacting the states.
ST. PAUL, MN - Marking the musician’s fourth concert appearance in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday, August 2, 2014, to be Sir Paul McCartney Day in Minnesota. The Governor’s proclamation recognizes McCartney for his contributions to music in a career spanning nearly six decades and celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the first Beatles concert in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Fifty years after declaring a pre-Med major in college, Governor Mark Dayton today launched a milestone effort to enhance the national prominence of the University of Minnesota Medical School. Governor Dayton today signed Executive Order 14-13 establishing a Blue Ribbon Committee on the University of Minnesota Medical School. The Committee will advise the Governor and Legislature on strategies and state investments to ensure the state’s preeminent medical school is a national leader in medical training, research, and innovation.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Diane B. Bratvold, Ms. Hilary Lindell Caligiuri, Mr. William J. Fisher, and Mr. Juan G. Hoyos as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The appointees will be filling the vacancies created upon the appointment of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the retirements of the Honorable Ann L. Alton, the Honorable Mary S. DuFresne, and the Honorable Mark S. Wernick. These district court judgeships will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
creating environmental permits are paying off. Business permits that used to take months, and sometimes even years for state agencies to complete, are now being issued in less than 150 days. A report issued today by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) confirms the success of new reforms implemented by the Governor in 2011, showing that 99 percent of all "priority permits" are now issued within the state’s 150 day goal. The report also shows that 94 percent of all permits are now finished within 150 days.
The company said it will invest $1.1 million on tenant improvements to a leased building that will serve as its headquarters and general operations. About 75 employees at the company’s existing operations in Golden Valley will move to the new site in the North Cross Business Park at Highways 610 and 169. The new jobs will be created within three years.
ROCHESTER, MN - More than 200 Rochester families have benefitted from new Early Learning Scholarships funded by Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature. Governor Dayton visited an early learning program at Northrup Elementary School in Rochester this morning to meet with some of the students benefitting from this new initiative, and to highlight the impact these scholarships are making in preparing Minnesota’s youngest learners for success in school and life.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed August 3-9, 2014, as "Farmers Market Week" in Minnesota to celebrate the benefits of farmers markets and the agricultural products farmers provide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton released the following statement this afternoon on the death of Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick.
Super Radiator Coils (SRC) recently broke ground at its manufacturing facility here to build a 22,000 s.f. addition to meet demand for heat exchanger coils that are used at nuclear power plants, as well as other applications.
It's the state's first wage increase in nearly a decade. In the coming two years, the new law will move wage rates higher in August 2015 and again in August 2016 when the top rate goes to $9.50 an hour. In January 2018, the rate will be indexed to inflation based on economic conditions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas A. Gilligan, Jr. as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Mr. Gilligan will be replacing the Honorable Gail Chang Bohr, who retired earlier this year. Mr. Gilligan will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed new regulations to enhance the safety of trains that transport crude oil across the country, including trains that travel through Minnesota. Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to federal regulators in March, asking them to move forward in developing these regulations as quickly as possible.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and MN.IT Services Commissioner Carolyn Parnell announced today that the overhaul of Minnesota’s information technology administration and services has saved state taxpayers over $27.4 million to date. MN.IT Services expects to save at least another $7 million under these new reforms by the end of this year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released his 2013 tax returns today.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, following a July 9 request from Governor Mark Dayton, President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Minnesota after widespread flooding across the state. The President’s declaration will deliver federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms and flooding.
Governor Mark Dayton traveled to Luverne today to meet with local officials and area legislators to discuss next steps in advancing the construction of the Lewis Clark Regional Water System. Governor Dayton listened, asked questions, and offered his continued support to ensure the project continues on course toward completion. The Governor stressed that the project is essential to maintaining a high quality of life in southwestern Minnesota, and in supporting the continued economic growth of the entire region.
Clean energy experts from across the state and nation are gathering today in Minneapolis to discuss strategies to strengthen Minnesota’s clean energy economy and align the state’s economic development policies with growth opportunities in the clean energy industry. Today’s Minnesota Clean Energy Economy Summit is part of a National Governors Association (NGA) initiative exploring policy initiatives to build on Minnesota’s leading clean energy reforms, while growing the state’s economy and creating jobs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designated Rock County, Minnesota, as a primary natural disaster area. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack made the declaration in a letter to Governor Mark Dayton this morning, noting that based on the Department’s Loss Assessment Report, recent flooding caused "sufficient production losses to warrant a Secretarial natural disaster declaration."
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Mayo Clinic achieved the highest honor in U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of top hospitals, making it the best hospital in the country. Mayo Clinic earned more number one rankings than any other provider, ranking number one or number two in 11 of the 12 specialties based on reputation, services and volumes, safety and clinical outcomes. Following the release of the new rankings, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
BLAINE, MN - Just two months after signing the 2014 Jobs Bill into law, which invested $3.2 million in the expansion of the National Sports Center in Blaine, Governor Mark Dayton will participate this evening in the Opening Ceremonies of the 30th Annual Schwan’s USA Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament. Governor Dayton will welcome soccer players and fans from around the world to Minnesota, and participate in a "Handshake for Peace" with Norwegian soccer star Jan Aage.
income individuals and families is paying off. In the first year of a program announced by the Department of Human Services and Governor Mark Dayton in 2013, six health care providers serving 100,000 Minnesotans spent $10.5 million less than projected - cost savings that will benefit Minnesota taxpayers.
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce ruled in favor of Minnesota workers whose jobs were put at risk due to the illegal dumping of steel in U.S. markets. The Commerce Department’s decision comes after Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to President Obama this week urging the Administration to enforce the law, and end this illegal market activity. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton regarding today’s ruling:
OWATONNA, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton helped break ground on a $9 million expansion of Daikin Applied Americas’ manufacturing facility in Owatonna. The new expansion, which received $1.45 million in state assistance from the state’s Minnesota Job Creation Fund and Minnesota Investment Fund, will create 40 new jobs in Owatonna with wages and benefits averaging $31 per hour.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.— The Toro Company today celebrated its 100th anniversary as more than 2,000 employees, retirees, channel and business partners, and other valued guests gathered at the company’s headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota. Joining Michael J. Hoffman, Toro’s chairman and chief executive officer, as he remarked on the company’s rich history and the individuals and innovations that helped shape the company’s success was Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, who presented the official proclamation declaring "Toro Day" in the State of Minnesota, and Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead.
damaged roads. These funds, which will reimburse the state for emergency repair work done in the aftermath of statewide flooding, will supplement $750,000 in federal transportation funds the state received on June 23.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton requested that President Barack Obama declare a major disaster in Minnesota as a result of heavy rainstorms and flooding that began June 11. In a letter to President Obama, Governor Dayton described widespread flood damage across Minnesota, and noted that he has expanded the state’s peacetime state of emergency to include 16 additional counties - bringing the total counties impacted to 51.
ST. PAUL, MN - It just got a little easier for military veterans who are looking for work, to find it here in Minnesota. Today, Minnesota joined three other states in a new pilot program that provides free hotel accommodations to veterans conducting job searches outside the regions where they live. Hilton Worldwide and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) are partnering to offer the Hilton HHonors program to veterans and their families in Minnesota, Iowa, Texas and Arizona.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Wednesday, July 9, Governor Dayton will thank hundreds of Minnesota employers for their continuing commitment to hiring and supporting military veterans. In the morning, the Governor will provide remarks at the state’s largest Veterans Career Fair in Brooklyn Center. Later in the day, he will provide remarks at Cargill’s Yellow Ribbon ceremony as the company declares its commitment to supporting military service members and their families as a member of the state’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program.
ST. PAUL - The 2014 Minnesota Veterans Career Fair, the largest event in the state for military veterans who are looking for work, will be held in Brooklyn Center on Wednesday, July 9. Governor Mark Dayton will address employers and veterans in attendance.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert R. King, Jr. Judge King’s seat will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
The company, which serves the food and nutraceutical industries, said the project will give it more room to add equipment and expand production. Vision Processing moved to Owatonna in 2010 after being headquartered in Litchfield, where it still has a production facility.
Laws improving the safety of Minnesotans who live and work near railways that carry crude oil and other hazardous materials go into effect today, July 1.
New state regulations to protect the health and safety of dogs and cats will take effect Tuesday, July 1, 2014.
St. Paul— Today, July 1, 2014, marks the first increase in the state budget reserve account in 13 years. Minnesota Management Budget Commissioner Jim Schowalter announced today that the state has recognized an additional $150 million in the state budget reserve based on legislation signed into law during the recently completed legislative session. The additional $150 million brings the level to $811 million, which is the highest level in the state’s history.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Diesel drivers on Minnesota roads and highways will be running on cleaner fuel this summer as they start filling up with the nation’s first, required 10 percent biodiesel blend. Known as B10, this higher blend will be sold annually from April 1 through September 30. A five percent mixture that works better in Minnesota’s winter weather, called B5, will be used between October and late March each year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of Robert Meyer to the Board of School Administrators. Mr. Meyer will have a term that begins on June 30, 2014 and extends through January 1, 2018.
Providers that serve people with disabilities and older Minnesotans in their homes and other community settings will receive a 5 percent rate increase, effective July 1. The increase, proposed by Gov. Mark Dayton and enacted by the Minnesota Legislature, will infuse an additional $80 million into home care services this fiscal year.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota’s Corridors of Commerce program kicked into high gear today with the groundbreaking of its first project, a $28.3 million expansion of Interstate 94 that will reduce congestion over the Crow River between the cities of Rogers and St. Michael.
Zone Inc. announced plans today to move its operations to Brooklyn Center and expand its workforce by 25 employees.
Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, the Occupational Health and Safety Review Board, and the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Fund.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Linda S. Titus. Judge Titus’ seat will be chambered at Jackson in Jackson County.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Council on Disability, the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board, the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, the Minnesota Board of Social Work, the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority, and the Area One Potato Washers Research and Promotion Council.
11 for a period of 30 days. The Executive Order - which was issued by Governor Dayton on June 19 in response to widespread flooding across Minnesota - declares a Peacetime State of Emergency in 35 counties. Based on the Executive Council’s actions this afternoon, the State of Emergency will remain in effect until Tuesday, July 22.
foot expansion project that will create 100 jobs at its operations in Red Wing.
ST. PAUL, MN - AmeriCorps members make an important difference in communities across Minnesota - helping children learn and thrive, building homes, and improving our environment. And today, nearly than 1,800 AmeriCorps members across the state received $19.6 million in new funding to continue those important service activities statewide.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice and the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton today declared a State of Emergency in 35 Minnesota counties following recent storms and flooding. The Executive Order makes a wide range of state resources available and engages state agencies in response efforts.
quality services positioned the state to rank first again on a national scorecard. Minnesota was named number one among states today on the 2014 State Long Term Services and Support Scorecard, sponsored by the AARP, The Commonwealth Fund and The Scan Foundation. Gov. Mark Dayton applauded the news.
based Daikin Applied Americas Inc. announced plans today for a $9 million expansion project that will create 40 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Owatonna.
story office tower will house hundreds of maurices employees and represent the largest commercial development project in the history of downtown Duluth.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending six candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the four current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the appointment of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the retirements of the Honorable Ann L. Alton, the Honorable Mary S. DuFresne, and the Honorable Mark S. Wernick. These district court judgeships will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton hosted a conference call with local leaders in Luverne and Edgerton, following severe weather that caused flooding in the region over the weekend. The following individuals participated in this afternoon’s call.
paying jobs within two years.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Dayton
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, overlooking beautiful Fountain Lake in Albert Lea, Governor Dayton was joined legislators, community members, and advocates for a ceremonial signing of the 2014 Jobs Bill. The legislation, signed into law by Governor Dayton last month, invested $7.5 million in environmental improvements for Fountain Lake aimed at improving water quality, fishing, and recreational opportunities.
ST. PAUL, MN - The expansion of Rochester’s Mayo Civic Center has been eight years in the making. And thanks to the Jobs Bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton last month, the project is finally on track to be completed. The Jobs Bill enacted this session provided $35 million to complete the remaining work on the project. The Civic Center expansion is expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs, including 700 construction jobs and 300 permanent positions. In the decade after the project is completed, the expanded Mayo Civic Center will add an estimated $370 million to the Rochester Area economy.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Gail Chang Bohr. Judge Bohr’s seat will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the University of Minnesota released a new study showing that 180,500 Minnesotans have gained access to quality, affordable health insurance. Minnesota’s uninsured rate fell by 41%, thanks in large part to the implementation of new health reforms. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, and the Governor’s Workforce Development Council.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar today led a meeting with Governor Mark Dayton, Senator Al Franken, Representatives Collin Peterson and Tim Walz, and Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell to continue pressing the Administration to complete the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System (LCRWS). During the meeting, the lawmakers and Governor Dayton highlighted the need for the Administration to make good on its commitment and provide the funding necessary to connect Minnesota communities in need of water. Minnesota recently approved $22 million in state money to complete the first phase of the project, but additional funds are still needed to see the project through.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 14-10, directing the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs to provide personnel and equipment for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant safety exercises and related activities.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, the Minnesota Zoological Board, the Public Employees Retirement Association.
quality care for our parents, grandparents, and family members had not received a wage increase since 2009.
ST. PAUL, MN - The expansion of St. Cloud’s River’s Edge Convention Center has been fourteen years in the making. But thanks to the Jobs Bill passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton two weeks ago, the project is finally on track to be completed. The Jobs Bill enacted this session will provide $11.6 million in state funding to complete the remaining work on the project. When completed, the Convention Center expansion will lead to the creation of an estimated 270 new jobs, and produce an additional $20 million in economic output for the St. Cloud area per year.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board.
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton is scheduled to attend the Minnesota State High School Clay Target League’s 2014 Championship for the opening ceremonies on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 8 a.m. at the Alexandria Shooting Park in Alexandria, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - All Minnesota students should have access to a healthy meal. And thanks to a bill signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton two weeks ago, more than 125,000 students across Minnesota will have access to healthy lunches and breakfasts in school. The legislation (Chapter 312, HF3172) invested $4 million in school lunch and breakfast programs statewide.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending five candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the three current vacancies in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Thomas G. McCarthy, the Honorable Richard C. Perkins, and the Honorable Richard G. Spicer. Judge McCarthy’s seat will be chambered at Gaylord in Sibley County, Judge Perkins’ seat will be chambered at Chaska in Carver County, and Judge Spicer’s seat will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
Purpose Stadium in Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton this evening took action on the last two remaining bills of the 2014 Legislative Session.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton participated in a groundbreaking event at Northern Stacks, a 122 acre commercial redevelopment site in Fridley, Minnesota. The new development will provide for up to 1.75 million square feet of customized industrial, office, and corporate headquarters facilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
housing community at historic Fort Snelling.
class cancer research.
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ST. PAUL, MN - During the 2014 Unsession, Governor Mark Dayton and the Legislature successfully enacted nearly 1,200 ways to make state government work better. These reforms - both large and small - will make state government work better, faster, and smarter for the Minnesota citizens and businesses it serves.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Robert R. King, Jr. Judge King’s seat will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County
Governor Mark Dayton's remarks as prepared for delivery at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Wednesday, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law designating the Wabasha Bridge over the Mississippi River on marked Trunk Highway 60, be named "Michael Duane Clickner Memorial Bridge." Sergeant Michael Duane Clickner was a lifelong resident of Wabasha, Minnesota, and a 1967 graduate of Wabasha High School. He was killed in action on April 11, 1970, in the Binh Dinh Province of Vietnam. He was 21 years old.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five more Unsession bills into law. These five bills included Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 1175 Unsession provisions have now become law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed nineteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Minnesota won its bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board on Judicial Standards, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, and the Governor’s Workforce Development Council.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee.
This evening, the Minnesota Legislature will conclude the 2014 Legislative Session. Throughout the weekend, Governor Mark Dayton will review pending legislation, and consult with his staff and commissioners. He will meet with members of the press early next week. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton.
It just got easier for military veterans to become police officers in Minnesota. Governor Mark Dayton today signed a bill eliminating unnecessary barriers in state law that prevented some military police officers from transitioning into service on civilian police forces.
ahead to do some spring cleaning. By signing a key Unsession measure into law today, Governor Dayton cut in half the time Minnesota businesses are required to keep Unemployment Insurance tax records on file - reducing clutter and saving time and space for more than 120,000 employers statewide.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed twenty three bills into law.
based system that simplifies the steps to getting water permits and paying for them online is being rolled out by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The new MNDNR Permitting and Reporting System (MPARS) is part of Gov. Mark Dayton’s initiative to streamline state government services.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed ten more Unsession bills into law. These ten bills include Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 925 Unsession provisions have now become law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last night, members of a legislative conference committee reached agreement on a $20 million investment in broadband infrastructure this session. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, negotiators in the Minnesota House and Senate announced a compromise on medical marijuana that Governor Mark Dayton has confirmed he would sign into law. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention.
theft "kill switch" function. This new kill switch function will allow smartphone owners to remotely disable their smartphone if it is lost or stolen, rendering the devices useless to thieves and reducing the incentive for a growing wave of violent cell phone thefts.
Governor Mark Dayton today signed a bill that will give a second chance to thousands of Minnesotans who are taking honest steps to support themselves and their families. The new law (Chapter 246, HF2576) creates a more thorough expungement mechanism that allows judges to permanently seal the criminal records of reformed offenders - making it easier for these Minnesotans to secure good jobs, access quality housing, and provide for their families.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that an additional judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. This additional vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Ann L. Alton, and will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning, Governor Mark Dayton provided remarks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown East redevelopment project in Minneapolis. Following this morning’s groundbreaking event, Governor Dayton released the following statement.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Residence Council.
creating projects. The new law (Chapter 237, HF 2543) contains 11 of the more than 1,000 Unsession provisions Governor Dayton proposed to the Legislature in early March. It enacts new procedures and timelines to streamline the permitting process, helping ensure that an estimated 11,000 of the 15,000 permit requests the state receives from businesses each year are completed in 90 days or less. Most of the remaining permits will be completed in less than 150 days.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three more Unsession bills into law. These three bills included ten Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 544 Unsession provisions have now become law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed eight bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Linda S. Titus. Judge Titus’ seat will be chambered at Jackson in Jackson County.
Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. Mr. Faber’s term will be effective on May 17, 2014 and run through January 1, 2018.
During a news conference at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton today urged the Legislature to pass stronger consumer protections for Minnesotans who take out payday loans.
demand occupations, and reduces the gender pay gap through increased enforcement of equal pay laws.
Today at the Minnesota State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law the Women’s Economic Security Act (CH 239, HF 2536), which will help expand economic opportunity for all women in Minnesota. The following is a statement from Governor Dayton regarding the new law.
Governor Dayton was joined in his boat by local fishing guide Ray Gildow, former Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson, and Tom Brown. Photos of the Governor’s fishing party are attached. Governor Dayton has not yet caught a fish, but is determined to do so later this morning.
Next year's Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will be held in the Lake Vermilion area, May 7 through 10, 2015. Explore Minnesota Tourism, the state's tourism promotion office, organizes this event each year in coordination with a host community. The 68th annual Governor's Fishing Opener will be hosted by the Lake Vermilion Resort Association (LVRA), with Fortune Bay Resort as headquarters.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester is celebrating its 150th Anniversary. Governor Mark Dayton will provide remarks at Mayo Clinic’s Sesquicentennial celebration tonight in Rochester. Prior to the celebration, Governor Dayton released the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law designating a segment of Route No. 46 (U.S. Highway 8), from the southwestern border of Chisago City to the eastern border of Center City, to be named "Nicholas Patrick Spehar Memorial Highway." Navy SEAL Special Operator Second Class Nicholas Patrick Spehar was a lifelong resident of Minnesota, and a 2005 graduate of Chisago Lakes High School. He was killed in action on August 6, 2011, in the Wardak Province of Afghanistan. He was 24 years old.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed seven Unsession bills into law. These seven bills included 335 Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 523 Unsession provisions have now become law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed nineteen bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - As nearly 500,000 Minnesotans gear up to go fishing this weekend, Governor Mark Dayton is getting ready to host Minnesota’s 67th Annual Governor’s Fishing Opener in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Headquartered at Grand View Lodge, the weekend’s events will feature fishing, family fun activities, a live concert with the Gear Daddies, and a community picnic in downtown Nisswa that is expected to draw a crowd of more than 5,000 Minnesotans.
use Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website. The new Fish Minnesota site is part of Governor Mark Dayton’s Unsession initiative and Plain Language Executive Order that directed state agencies make information easier to access and easier to understand.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Board on Aging
RED LAKE FALLS - Manufactured and modular homebuilder Homark Homes is investing $6 million in an expansion that will add 19 jobs at its manufacturing facility in Red Lake Falls in northwestern Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two Unsession bills into law. The bills include 8 Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 188 Unsession provisions have now become law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two Unsession bills into law. The bills include 43 Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 180 Unsession provisions have now become law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed 4 bills into law.
The following is a statement from Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon on the news that Congressman Jim Oberstar passed away in his sleep last night.
The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the news that Congressman Jim Oberstar passed away in his sleep last night.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 2, 2014) - A pair of accomplished anglers from the Brainerd Lakes Area will host Governor Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon for the 2014 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener on Saturday, May 10. Ray Gildow will fish with Gov. Dayton, and Toby Kvalevog will fish with Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology.
This morning, Miss Minnesota, Rebecca Yeh met with Governor Mark Dayton at the Governor’s Residence in St. Paul. Yeh, of Nisswa, Minnesota, was crowned Miss Minnesota on June 15, 2013.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two Unsession bills into law. The bills include 16 Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 137 Unsession provisions have now become law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed six bills into law.
SHAKOPEE, MN - Over the next three years, Emerson Process Management, a business of Emerson, plans to add another 200 jobs after completing a $26 million expansion of its Rosemount instrumentation manufacturing facility in Shakopee. These jobs and expansion are part of the company’s plans to invest up to $70 million and add a total of up to 400 jobs over five years.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that three judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the appointment of the Honorable Denise D. Reilly to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and the retirements of the Honorable Mary S. DuFresne and the Honorable Mark S. Wernick. The three seats will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tonight, Governor Mark Dayton delivered his fourth State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature. In the speech, Governor Dayton highlighted important progress that has been made over the last four years to build a Better Minnesota, and outlined his vision to build on that progress. After the speech, Minnesotans from across the state responded - crediting the Governor for new investments in education, a stronger middle class, and economic development measures that have helped grow our state’s economy and create jobs. This is what they had to say.
Governor signs two more Unsession bills, over 120 Unsession provisions have now become law
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Gail Chang Bohr. Judge Bohr’s seat will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
Window and door maker Andersen Corporation is planning an $18 million expansion project that will create 100 full-time jobs at its manufacturing facility in Bayport, Minnesota.
This afternoon, the Online Voter Registration Bill passed with bipartisan support in the Minnesota Senate by a vote of 41-24. The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the bill several weeks ago by a vote of 129-2. Governor Mark Dayton plans to sign the bill into law as soon as he receives it this evening.
GLENCOE - Farm, ranch and pet supplier Miller Manufacturing will add 20 jobs as part of a $3 million expansion of its distribution center in Glencoe.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Wednesday, April 30, Governor Mark Dayton will deliver his State of the State Address before a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature. Governor Dayton will deliver his speech in the Chamber of the Minnesota House of Representatives beginning at 7:00pm.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed seven bills into law. One of the bills Governor Dayton signed into law today (HF2937) includes 7 Unsession provisions the Governor recommended to the Legislature in early March. Altogether, 53 Unsession provisions have now become law.
This evening, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will commemorate Worker Memorial Day with several events throughout the state Monday, April 28, honoring the fallen workers who died while working on MnDOT construction and maintenance projects.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Transportation today announced that it has identified $50 million in construction project savings that will allow it to fund a major project in the Twin Cities metro area and much needed pavement reconstruction on Interstate 90 in southwestern Minnesota.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board of the Minnesota State Academies, and the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law.
DILWORTH - DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben joined representatives from Axis Clinicals Limited, including CEO Dr. Yati Chugh, and other state and local officials in Dilworth today to celebrate the company’s expansion that will bring up to 100 jobs to the city.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, residents of southeastern Minnesota are delivering a petition to the Governor’s Office, requesting a moratorium on frac sand mining in the region. In response to media requests, the following is a statement from press secretary Matt Swenson.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that three judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Thomas G. McCarthy, the Honorable Richard C. Perkins, and the Honorable Richard G. Spicer. Judge McCarthy’s seat will be chambered at Gaylord in Sibley County, Judge Perkins’ seat will be chambered at Chaska in Carver County, and Judge Spicer’s seat will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today "Go Wild! Day" in Minnesota to rally fans as they Minnesota Wild return to the Xcel Energy Center to take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today called on hockey fans across the state to rally behind the Minnesota Wild as the team returns to the Xcel Energy Center to take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today regarding a federal judge’s decision to strike down part of Minnesota’s Next Generation Energy Act.
kind Midwest travel destination. This year’s effort, which will reach audiences in 14 states and provinces, is the largest travel marketing campaign in the state’s history.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the two current vacancies in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Donald E. Rysavy and the Honorable Fred W. Wellmann. Both seats will be chambered at Austin in Mower County.
Minnesotans still have a few more hours to file their taxes today, and claim millions of dollars in middle class tax cuts signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton less than one month ago. The $508 million in tax cuts enacted early this session by Governor Dayton and the Legislature are slated to benefit over 1.2 million middle class Minnesotans and thousands of businesses across the state.
working Minnesotans from across the state, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill into law raising Minnesota’s minimum wage for the first time since 2005.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two more Unsession bills into law. The bills included 17 Unsession provisions that Governor Dayton recommended to the Legislature in early March.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed these seven bills into law.
ST. PAUL - Governor Mark Dayton’s higher education bonding bill continues to be the focus of a statewide tour, with visits this week at campuses in Rosemount and Moorhead.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a State Capitol news conference Tuesday, Governor Mark Dayton discussed his support for additional funding this session to expand access to high-speed broadband across Minnesota. Governor Dayton said he was optimistic after meeting with Danna MacKenzie, executive director of the state’s new Office of Broadband Development, that a legislative proposal for new broadband funding could be passed and signed into law this session.
ST. PAUL, MN - Surrounded by students, parents, teachers, and school administrators, Governor Mark Dayton today signed the Safe and Supportive Schools Act (HF826/SF783). The new law, authored by state Sen. Scott Dibble and state Rep. Jim Davnie, strengthens protections against the threat of bullying in Minnesota schools. The new measure provides local school districts the guidance, support, and flexibility to adopt clear and enforceable school policies to help protect all children from bullying, and to reinforce the principles of tolerance and respect in our schools.
09 directing the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to begin implementing Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program pilot programs.
Today, legislative leaders in the Minnesota House and Senate announced a compromise agreement to raise the state’s minimum wage to $9.50 per hour, and index it to inflation. Governor Mark Dayton provided this statement following today’s announcement.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Joyce Baumann to the Board of Teaching. Ms. Baumann is replacing Ryan Vernosh. Her term will be effective on April 12, 2014, and will run through January 2, 2017.
North Star Mutual Insurance Company, headquartered in Cottonwood, Minn., is expanding due to an increase in services to markets throughout the Midwest. The company announced plans to invest $9.5 million and will create 12 new full-time permanent jobs.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Eric P. Schieferdecker as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Mr. Schieferdecker will be replacing the Honorable Donald J. Aandal, who resigned earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Warren in Marshall County.
DC Group, a Minnesota-based maintenance and repair services group, announced plans to expand its North Minneapolis facility and will create at least 33 full-time permanent jobs. The company’s expected private investment in the expansion is over $6.2 million.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill strengthening protections against bullying in Minnesota schools. The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill designating a segment of Trunk Highway 36 in North Saint Paul to be named "Officer Richard Crittenden, Sr., Memorial Highway."
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Gloria LaFriniere to the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind. Ms. LaFriniere is replacing Connie Lee Berg and her term will be effective on April 8, 2014 and run through January 2, 2017.
ST PAUL, Minn.—More than 300 construction projects scheduled for 2014 will do much to improve highways, bridges and other state transportation infrastructure to ensure the safety and mobility of the traveling public, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today.
HASTINGS - HexFuel, a Maplewood startup that makes technology that improves the performance of diesel engines, is planning a manufacturing facility in Hastings that will employ 150 people within three years and potentially 300 in five years.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced he will deliver his annual State of the State Address to a joint session of the Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, beginning at 7:00pm. Copies of letters Governor Dayton sent to Speaker of the House Paul Thissen and President of the Senate Sandra Pappas are attached.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
St. Paul - Minnesota Department of Revenue officials today told all taxpayers to file their tax returns NOW. The news comes one day before the original target date. For over one million taxpayers who have not yet filed, they can file now with forms and software that include the new tax law changes passed on March 21.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law. The bill included five Unsession provisions that Governor Dayton recommended to the Legislature in early March.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, MNsure announced that nearly 170,000 Minnesotans have enrolled in high-quality, affordable health coverage, and that as many as 36,000 Minnesotans are now eligible for an extension. Governor Mark Dayton released this statement following MNsure’s announcement.
Today, the Metropolitan Council released its staff recommendations for the Southwest Light Rail Transit project. Governor Mark Dayton released this statement following the Metropolitan Council’s announcement.
ST. PAUL, MN - As the 2014 Unsession continues, Governor Mark Dayton today voiced his support for legislation that would eliminate unnecessary special sessions in time of disaster. The bill (HF2701) - which is scheduled to be heard today in the House Ways and Means Committee - is authored by state Rep. Gene Pelowski and state Sen. Richard Cohen, and includes the recommendations of the nonpartisan Office of the Legislative Auditor.
Governor Mark Dayton today declared today "MNsure Enrollment Day," urging Minnesotans to use MNsure in the coming days to find and enroll in a health plan that best fits their needs.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, MNsure announced that it has surpassed its enrollment goal, helping more than 136,000 Minnesotans access quality, affordable health care coverage. Following today’s announcement, Governor Dayton released this statement.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity and the Plumbing Board.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two more bills into law. The first bill, relating to Higher Education, includes 27 Unsession provisions.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced the first projects awarded funding under the Minnesota Job Creation Fund, a new $24 million program approved by Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature last spring for economic development.
Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement after MNsure announced that Minnesotans who have attempted to enroll in health coverage by the March 31st deadline will be eligible for an extension.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the State Board of Physical Therapy.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today signed legislation (HF1777) cutting taxes for middle class Minnesotans and businesses. The $508 million tax cut signed into law today will put more money in the pockets of middle class families, individuals, and thousands of businesses across Minnesota. Because the Legislature acted quickly to pass the bill, many Minnesotans will see immediate tax savings during the current tax filing season.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Barber Examiners, Board of Dentistry, and the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Board of Podiatric Medicine, Governor’s Workforce Development Council, and the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton met privately with 11 individuals and family members who are advocating this legislative session for the legalization of medical marijuana. Following the meeting, Press Secretary Matt Swenson provided the following statement to members of the press.
Today, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) released a jobs report showing that total employment has topped 2.8 million for the first time in state history. Following the release of today’s report, Governor Mark Dayton released this statement.
08. The order exempts vehicles used to pump or transport septic system sewage from the seasonal weight restrictions on local and state highways and streets.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, March 10, 2014.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released a statement regarding his supplemental budget proposal. Additional information about the Governor’s budget proposal can be found here.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today proposed $616 million in tax cuts that would put more money in the pockets of middle class Minnesotans and benefit thousands of Minnesota businesses. The Governor’s proposal would allocate the remaining half of Minnesota’s $1.2 billion surplus to the state’s budget reserve, before allowing for up to $162 million in essential expenditures. The Governor’s proposal would increase the current budget reserve by $455 million if the legislature follows his recommendations - the first increase since 2001.
large seats, which will become vacant upon the retirements of the Honorable Thomas J. Kalitowski and the Honorable Terri J. Stoneburner on April 1, 2014.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding Minnesota’s February Budget Forecast.
This afternoon, the Minnesota Department of Revenue released a report showing that property taxes after refunds are going down for the first time in 12 years.
As the 2014 Legislative Session gets underway, Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature acted quickly to provide additional state funding that will help keep Minnesotans safe and warm during this winter’s propane emergency. The first bill signed into law by Governor Dayton this session (HF2374/SF1961) adds $20 million to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), to give approximately 180,000 Minnesotans the financial help they need to pay their heating bills this winter.
ST. PAUL, MN - On March 4, 2014, the State Board of Investment and Land Exchange Board will hold their regularly scheduled board meetings. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that one or more board members may be participating via telephone.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released the following statement regarding Minnesota’s minimum wage.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of School Administrators, the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine, and the Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Military families make great sacrifices for our country, regularly moving to new states and often raising children alone during their loved ones’ deployments. To ensure recent veterans and military spouses are not forced to sacrifice their careers as well, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is joining forces with several state lawmakers this session to make it easier for military families to obtain the occupational licenses they need to qualify for certain jobs in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - As the 2014 Legislative Session gets underway, Governor Mark Dayton has announced that Matt Massman will serve as his new Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs. Massman, who previously served as Deputy Commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Revenue, will fill the vacancy left when Jaime Tincher was promoted to serve as the Governor’s Chief of Staff earlier this month. As Deputy Chief of Staff, Massman will be responsible for managing the Governor’s legislative agenda and policy initiatives.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, the Clean Water Council, Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation, and the Minnesota Racing Commission.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Donald E. Rysavy and the Honorable Fred W. Wellmann. Both seats will be chambered at Austin in Mower County.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Sixth Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Heather L. Sweetland and the Honorable Dale A. Wolf. Judge Sweetland’s seat will be chambered at Duluth in St. Louis County and Judge Wolf’s seat will be chambered at Carlton in Carlton County.
06. The Executive Order directs the Minnesota National Guard to assist stranded motorists in affected counties across Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota’s public employees are active members of their communities - raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthy causes across the state. This year, state employees raised more than $896,000 for charitable organizations in Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today following a residential fire in Minneapolis that took the lives of five Minnesotans.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Optometry, the Board of Pharmacy, and the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service.
Governor Mark Dayton proposed providing additional funding in the upcoming legislative session to ensure that every child has access to a nutritious lunch in Minnesota schools. A new report released this week by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid revealed that 46 Minnesota school districts have policies that deny students access to a nutritious lunch, if those students do not have sufficient funds to pay for their meal.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the resignation of the Honorable Donald J. Aandal. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Warren in Marshall County in the Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Trade Policy Advisory Council.
This year marks Bob McDonald’s 59th season as a beloved basketball coach in Minnesota. To honor Bob McDonald as a legend and icon in his community and across the state for his accomplishments as both a player and a coach, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed February 11, 2014, to be "Bob McDonald Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton recognized the 19 Minnesota athletes preparing to compete in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Governor Dayton issued a proclamation today declaring February 7, 2014, to be Minnesota Winter Olympians Day, and called on all Minnesotans to support our athletes at the Winter Games.
Executive Order Amends EO 14-04 to Include Transport of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Ethanol, and Biodiesel
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Advisory Council on Mental Health and the Trade Policy Advisory Council.
Executive Order Extends Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in Minnesota
Facing rising costs and high demand, Governor seeks additional federal help during propane crisis. A day after expanding eligibility for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - an executive action that will help tens of thousands more Minnesota households affected by the ongoing propane emergency - Governor Mark Dayton today asked President Obama and members of Congress for additional federal funding to help Minnesotans in this time of crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a push from U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Representatives Collin Peterson, Betty McCollum, Tim Walz, and Rick Nolan, and Governor Mark Dayton, the Administration today announced it is taking action to make it easier to transport additional propane to Minnesota and other areas affected by the ongoing propane shortage. In response to a letter sent by the lawmakers last month, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that it was extending the State Emergency Declaration hours-of-service exemption to March 1st in the Midwest region. The exemption will give propane suppliers the ability to safely transport propane via roadways from areas with a larger supply to regions affected by the shortage like Minnesota. More than 200,000 households in Minnesota rely on propane as their main source of heat.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Minnesota’s propane emergency continues - with heating fuel prices now three to four times their usual level - Governor Mark Dayton has taken executive action to expand eligibility for the state’s heating assistance program. That action, which was implemented this morning by the state’s Commissioner of Commerce, means an estimated 120,000 more Minnesota households will now qualify for assistance from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The Minnesota Department of Commerce estimates that because of this change, an additional 30,000 to 40,000 newly-eligible Minnesotans will apply for heating assistance this winter.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and six other Midwestern governors sent a letter to President Barack Obama, asking for the assistance of the federal government to help increase propane supplies by "every means of transport." A full copy of the letter is available on Governor Dayton’s website.
Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon released the following statement on the news that Joan Mondale has passed away.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that beginning Tuesday, February 11, Jaime Tincher will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Tincher, who currently serves as Governor Dayton’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs, will replace outgoing Chief of Staff Tina Flint Smith, who today announced her plans to run for Lieutenant Governor. Smith’s last day in the Governor’s Office will be Monday, February 10.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the news that Joan Mondale has passed away.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the passing of Prime Minister Abdirizak Haji Hussein.
This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton and members of the state’s Executive Council voted unanimously to extend Emergency Executive Order 14-02 for another 30 days. The order, initially issued by Governor Dayton on January 27, establishes a Peacetime State of Emergency in Minnesota to help relieve the severe shortage of propane and other home heating fuel supplies statewide. A peacetime emergency order cannot last longer than five days, but it may be extended by the Executive Council for up to 30 days (Minn. Stat., sec. 12.31, subdivision 2a).
In observance of the 71st Anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton will order all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, February 3, 2014.
This afternoon, Governor Mark Dayton and several other Midwest Governors spoke with Texas Governor Rick Perry via telephone about the propane emergency in Minnesota. Last Thursday, January 23rd, Governor Perry waived trucking restrictions in the State of Texas, which increased the flow of propane to Minnesota and other states. That waiver was set to expire on Wednesday, February 5th. Governor Dayton thanked Governor Perry today for his previous assistance, and asked him to extend that waiver when it expires next week.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel A. Benson and Mr. Michael D. Fritz as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Benson will be replacing the Honorable Peter M. Irvine and Mr. Fritz will be replacing the Honorable Lisa N. Borgen. Mr. Benson will be chambered at Long Prairie in Todd County while Mr. Fritz will be chambered at Moorhead in Clay County.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
On Friday, Governor Dayton will convene an emergency meeting of the Executive Council to consider extending Emergency Executive Order 14-02. The Governor’s order was issued to alleviate the severe shortage of propane and other home heating fuel supplies statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he will undergo hip surgery next week on Thursday, February 6th at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The surgery is expected to take approximately one hour.
Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 14-03, providing assistance for search and rescue, and sheltering of stranded motorists. The executive order, in full, can be found on the Governor’s website.
Governor Mark Dayton today issued Emergency Executive Order 14-02, declaring a Peacetime State of Emergency in Minnesota in response to a severe shortage of propane and other home heating fuel supplies statewide.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, the NextGen Energy Board, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, the Statewide Independent Living Council, and the Trust Fund Citizen Selection Committee.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that an organized campaign is underway to pursue Super Bowl LII, happening February 4, 2018. Governor Dayton announced three Minneapolis-St. Paul business leaders to co-chair the effort.
In recent months, dramatically reduced propane supply has harmed Minnesotans who rely on this fuel to heat their homes and livestock producers who need it to keep their livestock and poultry barns warm In a letter to President Obama, the lawmakers and Governor urge the Administration to knock down regulatory barriers, take additional steps to alleviate the shortage and provide relief to families and agriculture producers
area campuses. Starting at 2:00pm, Governor Dayton will be joined by several hundred students from the University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake Superior College, the College of St. Scholastica, and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College for an interactive conversation focused on Minnesota’s future.
SAINT PAUL, MN - Though his life was tragically cut short, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy as an advocate for civil rights lives on in Minnesota and around the world. On Monday, January 20, Governor Mark Dayton will be joined by keynote speaker Representative Keith Ellison, elected officials, and Governor Dayton’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, for a statewide celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, the State Advisory Council on Mental Health, the State Rehabilitation Council, the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today introduced a bonding proposal that would invest $986 million in infrastructure projects statewide, creating more than 27,000 Minnesota jobs. This new jobs bill would help addresses many of the state’s critical infrastructure needs, while strengthening Minnesota’s economy and getting people back to work.
After more than 25 years of dedicated service to the people of Minnesota and the City of Duluth, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon today announced she will not seek reelection in 2014. Prettner Solon will not seek a second term as Lt. Governor - a role in which she has led landmark efforts to improve the lives of children, senior citizens, veterans, and Minnesotans with disabilities. During her time as Lt. Governor, Prettner Solon has distinguished herself as a passionate, relentless advocate for Minnesota seniors and Greater Minnesota - and she plans to continue that important work throughout the coming year.
Prettner Solon leaves mark on State of Minnesota after more than 25 years in public service
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr., Holiday.
Pay-for-performance program will help create 5,000 jobs, attract $450 million in private investment
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr., Holiday and the Governor’s Workforce Development Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment Dan Lipschultz to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Mr. Lipschultz will be replacing Mr. Dennis O’Brien whose term ended on January 6, 2014.
In response to cold weather across the entire upper Midwest, Governor Mark Dayton today issued Executive Order 14-1, providing relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statues, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance in emergency relief efforts.
ROSEVILLE - Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius has informed district superintendents and charter school directors that the decision about school cancellations for Tuesday is up to individual school districts. School superintendents are monitoring temperatures and local conditions closely, and are prepared to communicate with families so they can plan accordingly.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released this statement today following the news that former Minnesota Speaker of the House Rod Searle has passed away. "I had the opportunity to work with former Speaker Rod Searle during his distinguished service in the Minnesota legislature. Rod was a principled leader, a dedicated public servant, and a true gentleman. He was elected Speaker of the House in 1979, because he held the respect and trust of both Republican and DFL members in that deadlocked chamber. "On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend to his family my deepest condolences and my appreciation for his service to our state."
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton released this statement today following the news that former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak has suffered a heart attack. "On behalf of all Minnesotans, I extend my very best wishes to former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and his family. We all pray for his swift and complete recovery. "Our thanks go to the emergency responders and medical personnel, whose talents and training made the critical difference in the life of this outstanding leader, who has given so much to the people of Minneapolis and all of Minnesota."
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, and the Governor’s Workforce Development Council.
To protect Minnesota schoolchildren from forecasted dangerously cold weather, Governor Mark Dayton announced today that all of the state’s K-12 public schools will be closed next Monday, January 6th. The National Weather Service predicts that most of the state will experience the coldest temperatures in a decade next Monday, with lows reaching -30 degrees and wind chills predicted to reach as low as -50 degrees. High temperatures from International Falls to Rochester are forecasted to be only -15 degrees.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Mark C. Vandelist as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Mr. Vandelist will be replacing the Honorable Edward I. Lynch, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Le Center in Le Sueur County.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Donald J. Aandal has resigned, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Warren in Marshall County in the Ninth Judicial District.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, Food Safety and Defense Task Force, and the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Marta M. Chou, Nicole A. Engisch, Thomas S. Fraser, Carolina A. Lamas and Bruce D. Manning as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The appointees will be filling vacancies created upon the retirements earlier this year of the Honorable John L. Holahan, Jr., the Honorable William R. Howard, the Honorable Marilyn J. Kaman, the Honorable Richard S. Scherer and the Honorable Lloyd B. Zimmerman. These judgeships will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Entrepreneurs are about to get a needed boost of funding to start, expand, and sustain new businesses in Minnesota. Today at the state Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton and Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben announced the state has created a new $6.7 million Angel Loan Fund that will provide no-interest loans of up to $250,000 for startup businesses. Starting in early December, entrepreneurs across Minnesota can begin applying for these loans to help with business startup costs, working capital, equipment purchases, construction, inventory financing, franchise funding, and more.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, 78 state employees from 15 state agencies were recognized for outstanding achievements that have reformed state government and saved taxpayer dollars. In the Governor’s ongoing effort to build a Better Government for a Better Minnesota, state agencies have worked hard finding innovative ways to deliver better services to Minnesotans while eliminating wasteful spending, improving efficiencies, and strengthening measures of accountability.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Duchess Harris to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Ms. Harris term is effective today and will extend through March 1, 2014. Ms. Harris replaces Cheryl Chatman.
Governor Dayton Issues Emergency Executive Order 13-14
ST. PAUL, MN –Governor Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill two upcoming at-large vacancies on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. These vacancies will occur upon the retirements of the Honorable Thomas J. Kalitowski and the Honorable Terri J. Stoneburner, effective April 1, 2014.
ST. PAUL, MN - After years of irresponsible borrowing, all of the $2.8 billion that was borrowed from Minnesota schools has been repaid due to the budget surpluses generated by Minnesota’s growing economy. A new economic forecast released today by the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) shows that the additional $1.086 billion surplus projected for the current biennium will permit the immediate repayment of the final $246 million, still owed our schools. Changes made last session by the Legislature and Governor Dayton accelerated that repayment by mandating in law that any additional surplus would go immediately to the schools.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding Minnesota’s December Budget Forecast.
A bipartisan effort to overhaul the state's information technology (IT) systems is paying off, according to new information released today by Governor Mark Dayton and MN.IT Services, the state’s IT agency. Since 2011, IT consolidation efforts within the Dayton Administration have saved Minnesotans an estimated $17.4 million by reducing waste, consolidating contracts, reforming administrative processes, and implementing new accountability measures. Governor Dayton praised the state’s information technology workforce for those savings, and other IT innovations and reforms at a celebration recognizing the work of MN.IT employees across the administration.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 13-13, assigning emergency responsibilities to state agencies. The Executive Order directs each state agency to designate a member of its staff as its emergency preparedness response contact and coordinator. It also designates persons from each state agency to serve on a Homeland Security Advisory Committee that will determine strategies and priorities for homeland security activities across disciplines and ensure coordination of all available federal preparedness funding sources.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced his notice of intent to appoint Marie McCarthy to the Metropolitan Council. Ms. McCarthy will replace John Doan as the District 10 representative. Ms. McCarthy’s term will be effective on November 30, 2013 and extend through January 5, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thanksgiving Week got underway today at the Minnesota State Capitol. This morning, Governor Mark Dayton was joined by Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association President John Zimmerman, and Colleen Moriarty of Hunger Solutions Minnesota to bring in the week’s festivities. A Minnesota-grown turkey was also on-hand for the occasion.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Jennifer L. Frisch as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Ms. Frisch will be replacing the Honorable Kathleen R. Gearin, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Suzanne Bollman and Ms. Amy R. Brosnahan as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Bollman will be replacing the Honorable Elizabeth H. Martin and Ms. Brosnahan will be replacing the Honorable P. Hunter Anderson, who both retired earlier this year. Ms. Bollman will be chambered at Center City in Chisago County while Ms. Brosnahan will be chambered at Cambridge in Isanti County.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding the Affordable Care Act.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today that ten highway construction projects will receive funding through the state’s new $300 million Corridors of Commerce program. The projects will strengthen Minnesota’s transportation system by adding capacity and improving the movement of freight across the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton addressed more than 900 highway safety advocates at opening ceremonies of the annual Toward Zero Deaths conference in St. Cloud. Governor Dayton was on hand to kick off the two-day conference that serves as an information-sharing forum on eliminating traffic fatalities and life-changing injuries on Minnesota Roads.
Gov. Mark Dayton announced today that the city of Bemidji has been chosen as the host community for the Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener to kick-off the 2014 firearms deer season.
ST. PAUL, MN - For the first time since the state began reporting achievement gap data more than a decade ago, national test results released today show that Minnesota is making significant progress in narrowing the achievement gap between white students and students of color. According to the 2013 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) - otherwise known as the "Nation’s Report Card" - math scores among Minnesota fourth grade students were the best in the country this year, and reading scores showed significant achievement gap closures. Additionally, fourth and eighth grade students this year recorded the best scores in math and reading since NAEP scores started being collected in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tomorrow, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Fergus Falls to host the 11th Annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener. Celebrating the deer opener is a long-standing Minnesota tradition - and one that Governor Dayton has highlighted by continuing the tradition of the Governor’s Deer Opener in each of his first three years as Governor.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology and the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 13-12, extending a state of emergency in Minnesota due to the late maturing of the corn crop across the upper Midwest. Under the Executive Order, motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and anhydrous ammonia to affected areas of the state and providing direct assistance for emergency relief efforts, are exempted from regulations pertaining to hours of service. The Executive Order in its entirety can be found on the Governor’s website.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending eight candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the five current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable John L. Holahan, Jr., the Honorable William R. Howard, the Honorable Marilyn J. Kaman, the Honorable Richard S. Scherer and the Honorable Lloyd B. Zimmerman. These district court judgeships will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology and the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service.
Continuing the effort to improve the health of Minnesotans, and reduce health care costs through low-cost, preventive measures, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has awarded more than $21.2 million in Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grants to counties and cities across Minnesota. The grants will be used by communities - in partnership with local businesses, schools, and local governments - to implement projects and programs that will promote exercise and physical activity, improve nutrition, and decrease tobacco and alcohol use.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton regarding Minnesota’s new Olmstead Plan, which will improve opportunities, choice, and services for Minnesotans with disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the state of Minnesota released a plan to ensure that people with disabilities are able to live, work and enjoy life in the most integrated setting desired. The plan charts a course that will change the way state government provides services and support for Minnesotans with disabilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Midwestern Governors Association (MGA) recently sent President Obama a letter asking that he designate the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as the singular, lead federal agency for U.S. efforts to combat invasive species.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice and the Governor’s Council on Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Programs.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Thursday, October 24, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is serving breakfast at Piedmont Elementary School in Duluth to raise awareness of child hunger and its impact on education. The Lt. Governor will be joined by Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius, Duluth Schools Superintendent Bill Gronseth, Piedmont Principal Becky Gerdes, Lisa McCann of the Midwest Dairy Council, and Ellie Lucas of Hunger Free Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 13-11, declaring a state of emergency in Minnesota due to the late maturing of the corn crop across the upper Midwest. Effective immediately, motor carriers and drivers transporting propane and anhydrous ammonia to affected areas of the state and providing direct assistance for emergency relief efforts, are exempted from regulations pertaining to hours of service.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Kathleen R. Gearin. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 20, 2013, to be "Minnesota Manufacturers Week" - highlighting the importance of an industry that employs one out of every nine workers in Minnesota. The annual event is designed to educate the public about the role manufacturing plays in the state’s economy, and to highlight opportunities for employment in the industry.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the week of October 20, 2013, to be "Minnesota Manufacturers Week" - highlighting the importance of an industry that employs one out of every nine workers in Minnesota. The annual event is designed to educate the public about the role manufacturing plays in the state’s economy, and to highlight opportunities for employment in the industry.
ST. PAUL, MN - From a tuition freeze at all state colleges and universities, to significant increases in direct financial aid, students across Minnesota are benefitting from historic new investments in higher education. During the last legislative session, Governor Mark Dayton and the DFL Legislature reversed years of of deep cuts, investing $250 million in initiatives to make postsecondary education more accessible and affordable.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirement of the Honorable Peter M. Irvine and the resignation of the Honorable Lisa N. Borgen. Judge Irvine’s seat will be chambered at Long Prairie in Todd County and Judge Borgen’s seat will be chambered at Moorhead in Clay County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board and Urban Initiative Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - This morning at the Governor’s Residence in St. Paul, Governor Mark Dayton hosted a celebration breakfast reception for the Minnesota Lynx. The Lynx recently won the WNBA Championship for the second time in three years. Team members had the opportunity to visit with Governor Dayton and other elected officials, and were congratulated for their outstanding championship season. A photo from this morning’s reception is attached.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Colleen Goggins King as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. Ms. King will be replacing the Honorable Michael V. Sovis, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Kathy M. Wallace as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Ms. Wallace will be replacing the Honorable Joseph F. Wieners, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Tomorrow, Governor Mark Dayton will travel to Madelia to host the Third Annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. Celebrating the pheasant opener is a long-standing Minnesota tradition - and one that Governor Dayton has highlighted by hosting Governor’s Pheasant Opener events in each of his first three years as Governor.
ST. PAUL, MN - The following is a statement from Governor Mark Dayton on the passing of former US Senator Rod Grams.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today at the Xcel Energy Center, Governor Mark Dayton will congratulate and encourage a crowd of 18,000 Minnesota students and teachers from over 400 Minnesota schools and community groups who have made a commitment to service and volunteerism. Every student attending tomorrow’s "We Day" event in St. Paul has earned their ticket to participate through acts of service and a commitment to making the world a better place.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Christian Sande to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Mr. Sande is replacing Andrew Lugar as a public member. Mr. Sande’s term will be effective on October 9, 2013 and run through January 5, 2015.
ST. PAUL, MN - Thanks to a new initiative launched by the Dayton Administration, older Minnesotans are finding new ways to give back to their communities - and the nation is taking notice. The National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities has recognized the state’s Share Minnesota campaign with this year’s national Volunteers Matter Award.
WASHINGTON—To assist states in easing veterans’ transition from military service to civilian life and meaningful employment, the National Governors Association (NGA) today announced the selection of six states—Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, Virginia and Wisconsin—to participate in the Veterans’ Licensing and Certification Demonstration Policy Academy.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The Honorable Edward I. Lynch has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Le Center in Le Sueur County in the First Judicial District.
Nearly $2.6 billion of the $2.8 billion borrowed from Minnesota schools has been repaid under the leadership of Governor Dayton and the DFL Legislature
Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Andrew R. Pearson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Pearson will be replacing the Honorable Thomas P. Knapp, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at
Minnesota ranked eighth in the "Forbes 2013 List of the Best States for Business," jumping 12 spots from a year earlier on the strength of an improving economy, according to the publication.
Governor Dayton released a statement today following a U. S. Department of Health and Human Services report which shows that Minnesota will have the lowest average monthly premiums in the country for those buying health insurance through the health insurance exchanges created under the Affordable Care Act:
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that five judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable John L. Holahan, Jr., the Honorable William R. Howard, the Honorable Marilyn J. Kaman, the Honorable Richard S. Scherer and the Honorable Lloyd B. Zimmerman. Each seat will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
St. Paul — In honor and remembrance of Justice Rosalie Wahl, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation declaring tomorrow, "Rosalie Wahl Day," and ordering all flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak held a joint press conference encouraging musicians and the board of the Minnesota Orchestra to meet as soon as possible.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the attached audio statement on the news that Minnesota gained 12,200 jobs in August.
As a sign of respect for the victims of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. on September 16, 2013, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags at state buildings in Minnesota from today, Tuesday, September 17, 2013, until sunset on Friday, September 20, 2013. The Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, issued a proclamation ordering that the flag of the United States be flown at half staff upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government throughout the United States and its territories and possessions.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today in a letter to the Governor, Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Johnson announced that he will not seek reappointment as Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals when his term ends on October 31, 2013. Judge Johnson will continue his service on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Following the news of Judge Johnson’s decision, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Joined by Governor Mark Dayton today at the Minnesota State Capitol, Taiwanese trade officials and business leaders signed letters of intent to purchase billions of dollars of agricultural products from farmers in Minnesota and other Midwestern states over the next two years. The Taiwanese delegation plans to purchase up to $3.5 billion of American corn and soybeans in 2014 and 2015. Taiwan is Minnesota’s sixth-largest export market, and a key trading partner for the state’s corn and soybean growers.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton issued this statement today, following a fatal accident on the site of an ongoing excavation project in downtown St. Paul.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a groundbreaking ceremony today, Governor Mark Dayton, Mayor Brad Tabke, other state and local officials, and executives of Shutterfly, Inc. got a picture of what a new 217,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility will look like in Shakopee. The company, based in San Francisco, is expanding its operations to include a manufacturing facility in Minnesota, creating hundreds of new full- and part-time jobs in the state.
ST. PAUL, MN - In observance of the twelfth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Individuals, businesses and other organizations are also encouraged to lower their flags in observance of the anniversary on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Jennifer K. Fischer and Mr. Rodney C. Hanson as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, in a special session, members of the Minnesota Legislature worked together to deliver disaster relief for twenty Minnesota counties that recently sustained widespread damage caused by severe weather. Governor Mark Dayton signed the disaster aid bill into law this afternoon, providing over $4.7 million in state assistance to communities impacted by strong storms, flooding, and a spring ice storm that caused millions of dollars in damage in southwestern Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Elise Ristau as a State University Student Member on the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Board of Trustees. Ms. Ristau will be replacing Brett Anderson. Her term will be effective on September 11, 2013 and run through June 30, 2015.
On Monday, September 9, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will participate in the Great Lakes Commission’s Annual Meeting in Milwaukee, WI.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. The Honorable Kathleen R. Gearin has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
Following today’s release of new rates for health insurance policies that will be available through MNsure, Minnesota’s new health insurance marketplace, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement:
Governor Mark Dayton and Legislative leaders have agreed on disaster relief legislation to be considered in a special session on Monday, September 9.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Joseph F. Wieners. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County in the Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Michael V. Sovis. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Hastings in Dakota County in the First Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Senior LinkAge Line® One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors will roll out START MN. The new initiative assists older Minnesotans struggling to find work by providing helpful information and access to local employment resources.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission.
This week marks the beginning of the Minnesota State Fair; and Governor Mark Dayton is asking Minnesotans for their ideas to make state government better, faster, and simpler.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement this evening on the passing of his Aunt, Mary Lee Dayton, who passed away this afternoon. "My aunt, Mary Lee Dayton, was a wonderful woman, who lived her life with exceptional dignity and grace. She stood up for the rights of women and opportunities for young girls, long before most of society recognized those needs. Yet she treated friends and strangers alike with unfailing kindness, compassion, and concern."
Today at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Grammy Award-Winning Okee Dokee Brothers - Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander - were honored by Governor Mark Dayton for their outstanding accomplishments in the performing arts. Surrounded by preschool students from the St. Paul Promise Neighborhood Freedom School, Lansing and Mailander performed their award-winning hit song "Can You Canoe," answered questions from the children, and were presented a proclamation by Governor Dayton who has declared today, August 20, 2013, to be "Okee Dokee Brothers Day" in the State of Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN –Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Patrick R. Rohland as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Rohland will be replacing the Honorable David W. Peterson, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at Redwood Falls in Redwood County.
Today, at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Forensic Science Services Laboratory, Governor Mark Dayton thanked the state’s forensic scientists for the work they do every day to solve and prevent crimes. Joined by Public Safety Commissioner Romona Dohman, and Lab Director Cathy Knutson, Governor Dayton presented a proclamation designating August 11–August 17, 2013, to be ‘Forensic Science Week’ in the State of Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Thomas Haluska as Judge of the Minnesota Tax Court."Minnesota’s Tax Court requires a Judge with strong moral character, and an exemplary work ethic," said Governor Dayton. "I believe Mr. Thomas Haluska will be that judge. Mr. Haluska’s extensive knowledge of the law, strong reputation in the legal community, and successful legal career have prepared him well for success in this important position."
ST. PAUL, MN - A 2011 study showed that one out of every ten Minnesotans - over 580,000 people - do not always know where they will find their next meal. That means that roughly 100 million meals are missing from the plates of Minnesotans every year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton will speak to Minnesota farmers at the state’s annual Farmfest celebration in Morgan, Minnesota. The Governor’s remarks come on the heels of new investments made in Minnesota’s agricultural economy this session that support agricultural research and development, provide assistance for entrepreneur farmers, and give farmers more options to help improve water quality in the state’s lakes, rivers, and groundwater.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
MAHNOMEN, MN - Joined by tribal leaders today in Mahnomen, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 13-10 directing state government agencies to implement new tribal consultation policies aimed at improving relationships and collaboration with Minnesota’s eleven Tribal Nations.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Friday, August 10, the board overseeing the newly-established Destination Medical Center Corporation, will meet for the first time at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota. The Destination Medical Center Corporation Board is comprised of eight members, including: Rochester Mayor Ardell Brede, Jim Bier, James Campbell, Tina Flint Smith, Bill George, Ed Hruska, Susan Rani, and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak. The Board’s first meeting will be convened by Governor Mark Dayton.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the two current vacancies in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. The Honorable Joseph F. Wieners has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County in the Third Judicial District.
Proclamation marks historic milestone of marriage equality in the State of Minnesota
Governor Dayton released the following statement on the news that a federal judge has overturned two lawsuits challenging childcare union laws passed during the 2013 Legislative Session.
Governor Mark Dayton secured a latest major disaster declaration following strong storms and flooding in June. President Barack Obama declared a major disaster for 18 Minnesota counties: Benton, Big Stone, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, McLeod, Morrison, Pope, Sibley, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Traverse and Wilkin.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today his four appointments to an eight-member board that will oversee the state’s largest-ever economic development project.
Today, former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Rosalie Wahl passed away at the age of 88. Justice Wahl was the first woman to serve on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will be hosting office hours in Duluth on Thursday, August 1 and Thursday, August 15.
Lieutenant Governor Prettner Solon travels with Minnesota delegation to Germany, July 20-27. The delegation will be exchanging renewable energy ideas with German colleagues
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Electronic Roster Task Force.
Governor Dayton joins coalition of governors urging action on immigration reform.
ST. PAUL — Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter to President Barack Obama today requesting a major federal disaster declaration for 18 counties affected by flash flooding and severe storms June 20-26.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota resident veterans with 100 percent service-connected permanent disability can apply for a free permanent card that allows them to receive a free small game and either-sex deer hunting license each year, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton joined U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in Bloomington today for a town hall forum focused on the importance of investing in early learning. The discussion highlighted new investments in early childhood education that were made by Minnesota this year, as well as tens of millions of dollars in new federal funding the state would receive under an early learning proposal put forward by President Barack Obama.
ST. PAUL, MN - As Minnesota’s "Hire a Veteran Month" continues, Governor Mark Dayton announced today that July also marks the new expansion of eligibility for Minnesota GI Bill benefits. This session Governor Dayton signed a measure designed to give more Minnesota veterans access to the financial aid resources they need to pursue a higher education. For many Minnesota veterans who were previously ineligible for GI Bill benefits, that could mean up to $10,000 to help pay for college or other post-secondary studies.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable David W. Peterson. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Redwood Falls in Redwood County in the Fifth Judicial District.
On Tuesday, July 16, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will be traveling to Oklahoma City, OK for an annual meeting of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). The three-day meeting will provide an opportunity for lieutenant governors from across the United States to foster interstate cooperation and share best practices.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday, July 16, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will travel to Minneapolis for a series of events, including a town hall meeting with Governor Mark Dayton focused on the importance of investing in early learning initiatives.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Metropolitan Council.
ST. PAUL, MN –Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Jeffrey M. Bryan as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. Mr. Bryan will be replacing the Honorable J. Thomas Mott, who retired earlier this year. The judgeship will be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Management and Budget (MMB) released its quarterly economic update, showing that due to strong economic growth, the state has collected an additional $463 million above previous revenue forecasts. The education bill signed into law this session by Governor Dayton requires that this new revenue be used to accelerate the payback of funds borrowed from local school districts by previous legislatures.
Today, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple, and South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, sent the attached letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. The letter urges Congress to pass a new farm bill.
ST. PAUL, MN - On Tuesday, July 9, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon and members of the Olmstead Plan Subcabinet will be in St. Paul to gather citizen input on the state’s draft Olmstead Plan. Minnesota has long been a leader in services for people with disabilities and continues to look for opportunities to help people live as independently as possible and have choices about their lives. The draft plan charts a course that ensures Minnesotans with disabilities have the opportunity to learn, work, and enjoy life in the most integrated setting desired.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. The Honorable Thomas P. Knapp has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Saint Cloud in Stearns County in the Seventh Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 13-09, declaring a peacetime emergency in the State of Minnesota in response to severe storms and flash flooding that affected Minnesota communities from Thursday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 26. The Executive Order, including a list of affected counties can be found on the Governor's website.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued a proclamation declaring the month of July to be ‘Hire a Veteran Month’ in Minnesota. Governor Dayton encourages all Minnesota employers to help connect military service members with employment opportunities during the month of July, and to continue hiring veterans in all twelve months of the year. As part of ‘Hire a Veteran Month,’ the Governor also encourages members of the military and Minnesota veterans to participate in the state’s largest Veteran Career Fair being held July 16 in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Gambling Control Board and the Minnesota State Arts Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - A subcabinet of state agency commissioners working to develop the next generation of opportunities for people with disabilities is seeking input throughout Minnesota this summer. Beginning July 9, the subcabinet will hold listening sessions in St. Paul, Moorhead, Duluth and Rochester to gather citizen input on a draft Olmstead Plan, named after a 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision that expanded the rights of people with disabilities. The public can also comment on the plan online or by email.
During the 2013 Legislative Session, Governor Mark Dayton and the Minnesota Legislature passed a fair and balanced budget that makes key investments in the middle class. Many of those investments take effect today - Monday, July 1.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Mr. Ralph Strangis and Mr. Thomas DiPasquale, and the re-appointment of Mr. Jesse Overton, to the Minnesota Racing Commission. He designated Mr. Strangis to serve as the Commission’s Chair.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, the Center for Rural Policy and Development, Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation, and the Rural Health Advisory Committee.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Kathryn N. Smith and the Honorable Jon Stafsholt. Judge Smith’s seat will be chambered at Willmar in Kandiyohi County and Judge Stafsholt’s seat will be chambered at Glenwood in Pope County.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court. This vacancy occurred upon the death of the Honorable Robert B. Varco, creating a vacancy to be chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County in the Tenth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of School Administrators, Board on Judicial Standards and the Minnesota State Retirement System Board of Directors.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board and the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District Court. The Honorable David W. Peterson has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Redwood Falls in Redwood County in the Fifth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, after 26 years of public service, Dr. Tom Stinson announced his retirement from his position as Minnesota State Economist. Upon Dr. Stinson’s retirement, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Residence Council, the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton acted on the remainder of the pending legislation from the 2013 legislative session in Minnesota, including the omnibus transportation bill and the 2013 bonding bill. Chapter 123 will be deposited after the deadline and will become law without the Governor’s signature; and Chapter 124, a constitutional amendment, will be deposited with the Secretary of State without the Governor’s signature.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 99, Senate File 1236, The Omnibus Higher Education Bill, with the exception of a line item veto on Pages 5, line 5.29.
The Governor has signed Chapter 137, House File 1183, The Legacy Bill, with the exception of line item vetoes for Pages 13-14, lines 13.33-14.2 and Page 16, lines 16.3-9.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed multiple bills into law, including Chapters: 82, 85, 86, 108, 111, 114, 117, 131, 142, and 143. Highlights of the new legislation include: A Growing Economy That Creates Middle-Class Jobs, Investing in Veterans and Their Families, and Better Health for Every Dollar.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-07, delivering Emergency relief from regulations incorporated in Minnesota Statutes, section 221.0314, subdivision 9, pertaining to hours of service for carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles while in the process of obtaining and transporting motor fuels.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton was joined by legislative leaders as he signed the K-12 Omnibus budget bill - the capstone of a historic session for education in Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-06, delivering assistance to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, by the Adjutant General of Minnesota, for support for the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant Drill and Exercise and Wabasha Reception Center Drill Exercise.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed nine bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Today, Governor Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-05, providing for emergency assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center, due to extreme weather conditions that have caused 25 wildfires, including a major uncontrolled wildfire exceeding 4,000 acres in the vicinity of Red Lake, Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law House File 1054/Senate File 925, granting all Minnesotans the freedom to marry.
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, May 15, 2013, as Law Enforcement Memorial Day in Minnesota, as a tribute to Peace Officers who lost their lives or were injured in the line of duty. On this Law Enforcement Memorial Day, the families of Minnesotans, Tom Decker, killed in the line of duty on November 29, 2012, and Josh Lynaugh, who died in the line of duty on February 16, 2013, will be dedicating the names of their loved ones on the National Law enforcement Memorial in Washington D.C.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed eight bills into law.
Saint Paul, Minnesota - Governor Mark Dayton, Speaker Paul Thissen, and Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk today announced agreement on spending and revenue targets for the FY 2014/15 state budget. These targets provide the framework for a fair and responsible budget that invests in the middle class.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of the Minnesota State Academies and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law:
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of Michael Vekich to the Board of Accountancy. Mr. Vekich’s term will be effective on May 12, 2013 and run through January 2, 2017.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed six bills into law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed chapter 39 into law. This bill is relates to crime victims. The bill will authorize a victim's estate to request or enforce an order for restitution.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology, the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband, and the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed eight bills into law.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of a seven-member board responsible for managing and operating MNsure - a new health insurance marketplace where Minnesotans can choose quality, affordable health insurance. The board, which was established by law earlier this legislative session, was chosen through the state’s open appointments process from a pool of 112 candidates. Board members will serve staggered four-year terms. With the exception of the Commissioner of Human Services, all members are limited to two terms of service.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law: Chapter 26, Senate File 359: Relating to state government; designating the month of April as Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month; and Chapter 27, House File 748: Relating to employment; modifying prompt payment of wages requirements; modifying penalties; and Chapter 28, House File 283: Relating to evidence; limiting availability of certain evidence arising from a collaborative law process.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a letter to President Obama requesting the President declare a major disaster for the State of Minnesota as a result of a winter storm beginning April 9th and concluding April 11th.
ST. PAUL, MN - Over the last several weeks, more than 1,000 Minnesotans gathered at town hall meetings hosted by Governor Mark Dayton in Duluth, Moorhead, St. Cloud, Rochester, Mankato, and Virginia. The Governor’s ‘Meetings with Mark’ are an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families. Another Meeting with Mark has been scheduled for next week in Shakopee.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law: Chapter 24, House File 369: Relating to community property; adopting the Uniform Community Property Rights at Death Act. This bill passed with broad bipartisan support; and Chapter 25, Senate File 953: Relating to health; modifying a social work licensure provision. This bill passed the State House and Senate unanimously.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Robert J. Raupp as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Raupp will be replacing the Honorable James W. Hoolihan, who has retired. The judgeship will be chambered at Foley in Benton County.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed the following bills into law:
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Jana M. Austad, Anne M. Rasmusson, and Judge Korey Wahwassuck as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Judge John R. Hawkinson will be replaced by Judge Wahwassuck, who will be chambered at Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Judge Michael J. Kraker will be replaced by Ms. Rasmusson, who will be chambered at Mahnomen in Mahnomen County. Judge John P. Smith will be replaced by Ms. Austad, who will be chambered at Walker in Cass County. These vacancies were created by the retirements of Judge Hawkinson and Judge Kraker, and the appointment of Judge Smith to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed 6 bills into law.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. The Honorable J. Thomas Mott has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at St. Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Tammy L. Pust as Chief Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative Hearings.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, joined by the family of fallen Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill designating a segment of Highway 23 in Stearns County to be named "Officer Tom Decker Memorial Highway."
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, joined by the family of fallen Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill designating a segment of Highway 23 in Stearns County to be named "Officer Tom Decker Memorial Highway."
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District: Richard Jackson, Matthew Opat, and Karin Sonneman
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Black Minnesotans: Benjamin Mchie, Darryl Scarborough, and Chuol Yat.
Over the last two weeks, more than 1,000 Minnesotans gathered at town hall meetings hosted by Governor Mark Dayton in Duluth, Moorhead, St. Cloud, Mankato, and Rochester. The Governor’s ‘Meetings with Mark’ are an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families. Another Meeting with Mark has been scheduled for next week in Virginia.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-04. In response to continued winter storm conditions in southern Minnesota, the Governor has declared a state of emergency.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-03. In response to winter storm conditions in southern Minnesota, the Governor has ordered that the Adjutant General of Minnesota order to state active duty such personnel and equipment of the military forces of the State to provide assistance and emergency relief services supporting the recovery and sheltering of impacted jurisdictions in the region.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Clean Water Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today introduced a bonding proposal that would invest $750 million in infrastructure projects statewide, creating an estimated 21,000 Minnesota jobs. The plan - which builds on the Governor’s proposed budget measures to get Minnesotans back to work - would address many of the state’s needed infrastructure improvements and strengthen Minnesota’s economy.
ST. PAUL, MN - Over the last two weeks, more than 800 Minnesotans gathered at town hall meetings hosted by Governor Mark Dayton in Duluth, Moorhead, St. Cloud and Rochester. The Governor’s ‘Meetings with Mark’ are an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families. Another Meeting with Mark has been scheduled for next week in Mankato.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable James W. Hoolihan. This seat will be chambered at Foley in Benton County within the Seventh Judicial District.
SAINT PAUL, MN - On Thursday, April 4, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will host office hours in Duluth. The Lt. Governor announced that she will also host additional office hours on Thursday, April 11, Thursday, May 2 and Thursday, May 23. The office is located in the Duluth Technology Village and is hosted by the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
ST. PAUL, MN - Over the last week, more than 500 Minnesotans gathered at town hall meetings hosted by Governor Mark Dayton in Duluth, Moorhead, and St. Cloud. The Governor’s ‘Meetings with Mark’ are an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families. Another Meeting with Mark has been scheduled for next week in Rochester at the following time and location:
Saint Paul - Today, in a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of David Lillehaug to the Minnesota Supreme Court. Mr. Lillehaug will replace Justice Paul Anderson, who will be retiring from the Bench at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of John Whitten to the Board of Animal Health. John lives in Alexandria, MN. His term will be effective March 31, 2013 and extend through January 2, 2017.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Board of Nursing.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - Yesterday, March 21, 2013, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law: Chapter 10, House File 87: Affidavit of survivorship and release or partial release of mortgage lien provided; interested in registered land after resignation claimed; technical and conforming changes made. This bill passed the State Legislature with broad bipartisan support.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Manuel J. Cervantes as judge on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Judge Cervantes will be replacing the Honorable Thomas L. Johnson, whose term recently expired.
ST. PAUL, MN - Last night in Duluth, nearly 200 Minnesotans gathered at a town hall meeting hosted by Governor Mark Dayton. It was the first in a series of the Governor’s ‘Meetings with Mark’ - an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon is attending the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Federal-State Relations meeting this week in Washington, DC. Prettner Solon is joining more than 20 of her peers for a series of meetings aimed at opening new economic opportunities for states like Minnesota.
Governor Dayton announced today that the board for MNSure, Minnesota’s health insurance exchange, will be appointed.
An estimated 1.3 million Minnesotans will benefit from legislation signed into law today by Governor Mark Dayton, including nearly 300,000 Minnesotans who are currently uninsured. The bill (HF5/SF1) - which establishes a new marketplace where Minnesotans can choose quality, affordable health coverage - will save Minnesota families and businesses an estimated $1 billion in health care costs by 2016.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the reappointment of Wright Walling to the State Guardian Ad Litem Board. Wright’s term will begin March 23, 2013 and extend through January 2, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton is bringing his proposed ‘Budget for a Better Minnesota’ to the people of Minnesota. In an effort to engage Minnesotans in personal conversations about his proposed investments in education, job creation, and improving the lives of middle-class families, the governor will be hosting ‘Meetings with Mark’ in communities around the state, starting with a town hall meeting in Duluth on Wednesday, March 20th, at the Public Safety Building, 2030 North Arlington Avenue.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Emergency Executive Order 13-02, providing relief from regulations to certain motor carriers and drivers operating in Minnesota, due to extreme weather conditions and lack of snow cover that have created freezing of septic systems over much of Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed one bill into law: Chapter 8, HF 582: Advanced diagnostic imaging service accreditation required for operation in Minnesota. This bill passed the Legislature with unanimous support.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the appointment of the Honorable John P. Smith to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This seat will be chambered at Walker in Cass County within the Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton released a revised budget plan today that responsibly resolves the state’s budget deficit and makes crucial investments in Minnesota’s future. The Governor’s proposal focuses on improving the lives of Minnesotans by making major investments in education, job creation, and a stronger middle class.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
ST. PAUL, MN - Every 26 seconds in America, a student drops out of school. In Minnesota, 23 percent of students enrolled in our K-12 system do not graduate from high school in four years. A collaborative effort launched today in Minnesota will help put Minnesota on track to achieve a 90 percent graduation rate by 2020, giving our students the education and support they need to succeed in school and life.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancy on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of The Honorable Paul H. Anderson at the end of May.
ST. PAUL, MN –Today, Governor Dayton announced a vacancy will be occurring at the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings. Chief Administrative Law Judge Raymond R. Krause has announced his resignation, leaving a vacancy of the position of Chief Administrative Law Judge.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Kenneth Kirkpatrick to the Board of Barber Examiners. Kenneth Kirkpatrick will replace Frank Plant. Kenneth Kirkpatrick’s term will begin on March 11, 2013 and extend through January 2, 2017.
ST. PAUL, MN - Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will be in Washington, DC this week, representing the State of Minnesota at the Great Lakes Commission Semiannual Meeting. While on Capitol Hill, the Lt. Governor will meet with Minnesota’s congressional delegation and leading Great Lakes advocates from across the United States and Canada, urging continued congressional support for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. The Honorable Robert R. Benson is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Preston in Fillmore County in the Third Judicial District.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District.
Governor Mark Dayton delivered remarks today following the release of the February budget forecast by MMB.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Environmental Quality Board and the Public Employees Retirement Association.
ST. PAUL, MN - At a rally with volunteers from across Minnesota in the Capitol Rotunda this morning, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will announce that six local service organizations are receiving over $700,000 in new grants to support volunteer opportunities for nearly 4,000 older Minnesotans. The grants, funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), support Lt. Governor Prettner Solon’s ongoing efforts to empower and connect senior citizens with opportunities to improve their communities through service.
ST. PAUL, MN - Over the last two years, Governor Dayton has recommitted state government to a culture of reform and continuous improvement. By streamlining operations, improving services, and empowering state employees to help change the way government conducts its business, the Dayton administration has delivered a better value to taxpayers for every dollar.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Rehabilitation Council.
Saint Paul - Today, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) announced Minnesota as a winner of $45 million in state Innovation Model funding. Minnesota was one of six states to receive the highest level of award. Minnesota’s winning grant proposal, The Minnesota Accountable Health Model, will ensure that every citizen of the state of Minnesota has the option to receive team-based, coordinated, patient-centered care that increases and facilitates access to medical care, behavioral health care, long term care, and other services.
St. Paul— In honor and remembrance of Police Officer Josh Lynaugh, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset, on Friday, February 22, 2013.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Anthony ‘Tony’ Sertich to the Seaway Port Authority of Duluth. Tony Sertich will replace Lowell Hellervik. Sertich’s term will begin on February 25, 2013 and extend through January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation (HF6/SF119) that will extend key tax benefits for 250,000 teachers, college students, homeowners, businesses, senior citizens, and other Minnesotans. The bill, authored by state Rep. Ann Lenczewski and state Sen. Rod Skoe, will also make it easier for Minnesotans to claim these benefits by eliminating time-consuming and confusing paperwork.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed legislation that will provide access to quality health care coverage for an additional 35,000 low-income adults.
Today, Governor Dayton signed into law Chapter 2, SF 58, a bill ratifying state labor agreements and compensation plans.
ST. PAUL, MN - For 40 years, members of the Minnesota National Guard and the Norwegian Home Guard have participated in an exchange program that promotes good will, improves cultural understanding, and sharpens military readiness between our two nations. This week, Governor Dayton will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the exchange with Minnesotan and Norwegian troops at two events; first in Minneapolis on Sunday, and then next Saturday in Oslo, Norway.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill two current vacancies in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of The Honorable Michael J. Kraker and The Honorable John R. Hawkinson. Judge Kraker’s seat will be chambered at Mahnomen in Mahnomen County and Judge Hawkinson’s seat will be chambered at Grand Rapids in Itasca County. Both seats will be chambered within the Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Pharmacy, Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board, and the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Nancy Lange to the Public Utilities Commission. Nancy Lange will replace Phyllis Reha. Nancy Lange’s term will begin on March 4, 2013 and extend through January 7, 2019.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. The Honorable James W. Hoolihan has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Foley in Benton County in the Seventh Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Saint Paul - This evening, Governor Dayton delivered the 2013 State of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. The Governor’s speech laid out a vision for investing in our state’s future, fixing our broken tax system and strengthening the middle class. In response, leaders from around Minnesota lauded the Governor for this vision.
Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will be hosting office hours in Duluth on Thursday, February 28 and Thursday, March 14.
Governor Mark Dayton's 2013 State of the State Remarks, as prepared for delivery.
ST. PAUL, MN –The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court. The Honorable John P. Smith has been appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Walker in Cass County in the Ninth Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today a new reform initiative that will provide better health care for 100,000 Minnesotans and lower costs for taxpayers. In an effort to further improve the state’s Medicaid program, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is partnering with six health care providers to test a new payment model that prioritizes quality, preventive care and rewards providers for achieving mutually-agreed upon health goals.
St. Paul— Today is the 80th birthday of Wendell R. Anderson, Governor of the State of Minnesota from 1971 to 1976. Governor Anderson served his state and nation with distinction in civic, community, and political office for over 50 years, including service as a United States Army Infantry Officer from 1956 to 1957.
St. Paul— In observance of the 70th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton will order all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2013.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that he will lead representatives from Minnesota businesses and organizations on a trade mission to Germany, Sweden and Norway on June 12-21, 2013.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced three finalists for consideration to fill the current vacancy on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals, created upon the expiration of The Honorable Thomas L. Johnson’s term.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Pamela G. Alexander as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Judge Alexander will be replacing The Honorable Robert A. Blaeser, who recently retired.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 13-01, establishing a sub-cabinet to develop and implement a comprehensive Olmstead Plan for Minnesota, to support the freedom of choice and opportunity to live, work and participate in the most inclusive setting for individuals with disabilities.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Teaching.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the Pinnacle Airlines announcement to choose Minnesota as the location of their corporate headquarters.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. he Honorable Marybeth Dorn has retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today released a budget proposal focused on improving the lives of Minnesotans through major investments in education, new initiatives for a stronger economy, and a fair tax system.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Karen R. Duncan as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
Minnesotans were given a clear choice between two very different visions for the future of our state in this last election, and the results speak for themselves. Now, with a DFL governor and two DFL majorities in the Legislature for the first time in 22 years, we are focused on our shared responsibility to govern well for all the people of Minnesota and to lead our state forward together.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the Mayo Clinic, Optum partnership: "This partnership between two of Minnesota's health care superstars, Mayo Clinic and UnitedHealth Group, is terrific news. Their collaboration will lead to better and more cost-effective medical decisions, benefiting both patients and payers."
ST. PAUL, MN - Since taking office, Governor Dayton has made streamlining environmental permitting a top priority, ensuring necessary safeguards for our environment while making permitting faster and more predictable for Minnesota businesses. Now, 96 percent of environmental permits for job creating projects meet the goal of being issued within 150 days, and many of those permits are issued much more quickly, in only a few days.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board.
Today, Governor Dayton issued two writs calling for special elections to fill the vacant seats in House District 14A and in House District 19A. The special primaries, if needed, will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, and the special elections will take place on Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
St. Paul— Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Minnesota Tax Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court created when The Honorable Paul H. Anderson retires at the end of May.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of The Honorable Michael J. Kraker and The Honorable John R. Hawkinson.
Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota. Measuring that progress by the improvements Minnesotans have seen in their lives, families, communities, and economy, the Dayton Administration is taking inventory of what has been accomplished thus far, and considering the work that still remains to be done.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of the Honorable John P. Smith as judge of an at-large seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Smith will be replacing The Honorable Wilhelmina M. Wright, who was appointed earlier this year to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Dairy Research, Teaching, and Consumer Education Authority.
Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota. One crucial measure of that progress is supporting a clean and healthy environment. Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes and a state where people care about the health and integrity of our natural resources.
ST. PAUL, MN - Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota. One crucial measure of that progress is helping ensure the safety of Minnesotans, which is one of the most important functions of state government. Our quality of life depends on the safety of our homes and communities.
St. Paul - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting in Connecticut.
ST. PAUL, MN — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board on Aging, Governor’s Workforce Development Council, and the Minnesota Visible Child Work Group.
ST. PAUL, MN - Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota. Measuring that progress by the improvements Minnesotans have seen in their lives, families, communities, and economy, the Dayton Administration is taking inventory of what has been accomplished thus far, and considering the work that still remains to be done.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Charlie Zelle as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). Zelle will begin his work at MnDOT on January 15, 2013, succeeding Commissioner Tom Sorel, who resigned December 1st, 2012, to become the CEO of AAA Minneapolis.
ST. PAUL, MN - Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota.
ST. PAUL, MN - Two years into his administration, Governor Mark Dayton is making important progress toward building a Better Minnesota. Measuring that progress by the improvements Minnesotans have seen in their lives, families, communities, and economy, the Dayton Administration is taking inventory of what has been accomplished thus far, and considering the work that still remains to be done.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton recognized more than 50 state employees from ten state agencies for outstanding achievements that have reformed state government and saved Minnesota taxpayers millions of dollars. In the Governor’s ongoing effort to build a Better Government for a Better Minnesota, state agencies have been hard at work finding ways to deliver better services to Minnesotans while eliminating wasteful spending, improving efficiencies, and strengthening measures of accountability.
Saint Paul - Governor Dayton released the following statement on the November 2012 Budget Forecast.
St. Paul, MN - In honor and remembrance of Police Officer Thomas "Tommy" Decker, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, December 5, 2012.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Mr. Bradford Delapena and Ms. Joanne Turner as Judges to the Minnesota Tax Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Mr. James Moore and Ms. Kristin Siegesmund as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District
St. Paul - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the police officer who was fatally shot last night in the line of duty.
The 2012 Holiday Season at the Minnesota Governor’s Residence will kick-off on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012. The Residence will be open for public tours on November 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. No reservations are required; the tours will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Today, 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.
ST. PAUL, MN — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday and the Metropolitan Airports Commission.
Saint Paul, Minnesota - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced that he is seeking applicants for the open position of Commissioner of The Minnesota Department of Transportation (DOT). This position is a cabinet-level position.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton sent the attached letter to Mr. Zygi Wilf, Owner, Chairman, of the Minnesota Vikings, and Mr. Mark Wilf, Owner, President, of the Minnesota Vikings.
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.
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.
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.
SAINT PAUL, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. The Honorable Casey J. Christian is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Owatonna in Steele County in the Third Judicial District.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Stephanie L. Beckman and Thomas W. Van Hon as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Eighth Judicial District. Ms. Beckman will replace the Honorable Steven E. Drange who retired earlier this year. Mr. Van Hon will replace the Honorable Paul A. Nelson who also retired earlier this year.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the ClearWay Minnesota Board of Directors.
Governor Dayton appoints Michelle Winkis Lawson to Seventh Judicial District Court and Christina Wietzema to Fifth Judicial District Court
SAINT PAUL, MN - Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Katie Clark as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Governor Dayton appointed Clark as Executive Director of the Minnesota Trade Office in January of 2011. Clark succeeds Commissioner Mark Phillips, who is resigning effective Friday to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Philip T. Kanning earlier this year. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Chaska in Carver County in the First Judicial District.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Compensation Council.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today, Governor Dayton congratulated Minnesota Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and the state Department of Education (MDE) for reducing excessive paperwork on Minnesota’s special education teachers. The reduction will enable educators to spend much less time filling out forms and much more time in the classroom teaching children with special needs.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Medical Practice.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton held a reception for King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden and 150 guests at the Governor’s Residence.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - On Thursday, October 4, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will host office hours in Duluth. The Lt. Governor announced that she will also host additional office hours on Thursday, October 25.
ST. PAUL, MN - Minnesota’s "Own Your Future" campaign officially got underway this week - a state-federal partnership urging Minnesotans to plan for the services they will need as they grow old. The initiative addresses the growing importance of long-term care planning.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 12-11 ordering the Adjutant General of Minnesota to order to state active duty such personnel and equipment necessary to support wildfire suppression in Northwest Minnesota.
SAINT PAUL, MN - Governor Dayton announced today that a judgeship vacancy will be occurring on the Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. The Honorable Thomas L. Johnson’s term will be expiring, leaving a vacancy for a judgeship on the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
In honor of firefighters who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Sunday, September 30, 2012.
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Sergeant Kyle B. Osborn, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, September 29, 2012, the day of Sergeant Osborn’s interment.
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that he will travel statewide to identify both opportunities for future economic growth and barriers to that growth in key sectors of Minnesota’s economy.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the shooting in Minneapolis’ Bryn Mawr neighborhood this afternoon.
ST. PAUL, MN - Today at the state Capitol, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon joined the U.S. Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the "Golden Knights," in a tandem skydive exercise in St. Paul.
Saint Paul, MN - Today, Governor Dayton announced that an additional vacancy is occurring on the Minnesota Tax Court. This vacancy is created upon the resignation of the Honorable Sheryl A. Ramstad. Governor Dayton is asking for applicants to serve as one of three judges on the Minnesota Tax Court. Earlier this month, Governor Dayton announced a vacancy created upon the resignation of the Honorable Kathleen H. Sanberg.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the retirements of the Honorable Steven E. Drange and the Honorable Paul A. Nelson. Judge Drange’s seat will be chambered at Litchfield in Meeker County and Judge Nelson’s seat will be chambered at Montevideo in Chippewa County. Both seats will be chambered within the Eighth Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the appointment of the Honorable Michael L. Kirk to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Moorhead in Clay County in the Seventh Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, for an at-large seat. This vacancy was created upon the appointment of The Honorable Wilhelmina M. Wright to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) announced today $47.5 million in competitive business development grants that will fund nine economic development projects statewide. These targeted investments will put an estimated 2,000 Minnesotans to work on projects of regional and statewide significance.
Saint Paul –In observance of the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all United States flags and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset, on Tuesday, September 11, 2012.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Dale B. Lindman. This district court judgeship will be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Dayton is asking for applicants to serve as one of three judges on the Minnesota Tax Court. This vacancy is created upon the resignation of the Honorable Kathleen H. Sanberg.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement welcoming Minnesota students back to school.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court. The Honorable Philip T. Kanning is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Chaska in Carver County in the First Judicial District.
Saint Paul—Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Ann M. Offermann and Mr. Christian S. Wilton as District Court Judges in Minnesota's First Judicial District. Ms. Offermann and Mr. Wilton will replace the Honorable Carol Hooten who was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Honorable William Macklin who retired earlier this year. Both seats will be chambered at Shakopee in Scott County.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, Council on Black Minnesotans, and the Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing Minnesotans, Council on Black Minnesotans, and the Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton signed the disaster relief bills passed earlier today in a Special Session of the Minnesota State Legislature, and he released the following statement.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Leonard A. Weiler as a District Court judge in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Mr. Weiler will replace the Honorable Skipper J. Pearson who retired earlier this year. This seat will be chambered in Milaca in Mille Lacs County in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation and the Clean Water Council.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton and Legislative leaders this morning signed an agreement outlining the terms of a special session to address the disastrous flooding in Northeast Minnesota. The Governor has signed a proclamation calling the Minnesota Legislature into a special session beginning at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Technology Advisory Committee.
Saint Paul, MN - Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon has been appointed to serve on two committees of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA). Lt. Governor Prettner Solon will Co-Chair the State Strategies in Energy-Exploratory Committee, and was reappointed as a member of the International Committee.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Bruce F. Gross is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be co-chambered at Cottonwood and Murray Counties in the Fifth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright to the position of Associate Justice on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Dakota War of 1862, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement calling for tomorrow to be a Day of Remembrance and Reconciliation in Minnesota.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. The Honorable David M. Duffy and the Honorable Lucy A. Wieland have retired, leaving two vacancies to be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton received notification from FEMA that the agency has denied the governor’s appeal for aid for individuals and businesses as they recover from flooding in Northeastern Minnesota.
St. Paul— As a sign of respect for the victims of the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on Sunday, August 5, 2012, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on August 10, 2012.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the vacancy occurring on Minnesota’s Supreme Court. This vacancy is occurring upon the upcoming retirement of Associate Justice Helen M. Meyer on August 10, 2012.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District Court.
In honor and remembrance of the lives lost in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse five years ago, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, August 1, 2012.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of five new members of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universites (MnSCU) Board of Trustees and the reappointment of one member.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created upon the appointment of Judge Michael L. Kirk to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. The district court judgeship will be chambered at Moorhead in Clay County in the Seventh Judicial District.
St. Paul, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Colleen Thompson Michels to an Eighth Judicial District non-attorney position on the Commission on Judicial Selection. Ms. Thompson Michels will serve as one of four Eighth Judicial District members.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Mineral Coordinating Committee.
Saint Paul - In a ceremony today, Governor Mark Dayton signed HF 2508. The bill was originally signed into law in April 2012. The bill enhances current law in regard to the growing problem of synthetic drug production and use in Minnesota.
Saint Paul - Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon has been re-elected to serve on the Executive Council of the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association. Lt. Governor Prettner Solon was re-elected unanimously to serve as the Midwest Region, Democrat-at-Large member of the association. The NLGA held their annual convention last week in Chicago, IL.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth H. Strand as a District Court judge in Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District. Ms. Strand will replace the Honorable Donald J. Venne who will retire later this summer. This seat will be chambered in Buffalo in Wright County in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
St. Paul—As a sign of respect for the victims of the tragic shooting in Aurora, Colorado on Friday, July 20, 2012, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags at state buildings in Minnesota be lowered to half-staff until sunset on July 21, 2012.
Saint Paul - Governor Dayton released the following statement today: "In a recent interview, I was asked why so many professional football players had difficulties off the field. I made a poor analogy, by saying that the psychological adjustments they have to make from their contests to normal society were not unlike the difficulties experienced by returning veterans.
Saint Paul - Lt. Governor Prettner will attend the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association annual conference from July 18-20 in Chicago, Illinois. Lt. Governor Prettner Solon will participate in policy discussions with Lt. Governor’s from across the country and is set to moderate a panel discussing options to increase access to healthy food alternatives in low-income areas.
Governor Mark Dayton today released his 2011 federal and state tax returns, for which he had received filing extensions. Governor Dayton reported federal taxable income of $264,532. He paid $65,378 in federal income taxes, for an effective federal tax rate of 25%.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. The Honorable Dale B. Lindman retired, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Saint Paul in Ramsey County in the Second Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton officially proclaimed July 2012 "Hire a Veteran Month." Governor Dayton was joined at the event by Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito, Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General Richard Nash, Department of Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Mark Phillips, and Minnesota Yellow Ribbon Company US Bank.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Robert A. Docherty as a District Court judge in Minnesota's Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Docherty will replace the Honorable John R. Rodenberg who was appointed to the Minnesota Court of Appeals earlier this year. This seat will be chambered in New Ulm at Brown County in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District. These vacancies were created upon the appointment of the Honorable Carol A. Hooten to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the retirement of the Honorable William E. Macklin earlier this year.
At a meeting of the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly today in Washington, D.C., NEA President Dennis Van Roekel announced that Governor Mark Dayton is this year’s recipient of the America’s Greatest Education Governor Award. The annual award recognizes and honors governors who have made major, state-level education strides that improve public schools.
Today, Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman, and Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of the Honorable Michael L. Kirk as the new judge for the Seventh Congressional District seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy was created by the upcoming mandatory retirement of Judge Roger M. Klaphake.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Gambling Control Board and the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory Committee.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. This vacancy was created upon the retirement of the Honorable Skipper J. Pearson. The district court judgeship will be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County in the Seventh Judicial District.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans.
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced a three-phase safety strategy for a troubled stretch of U.S. Highway 14 in south central Minnesota. The strategy includes immediate action to improve safety and a commitment by MnDOT to expand the highway to four lanes from North Mankato to Nicollet.
Governor Mark Dayton has issued Emergency Executive Order 12-10 in response to an apartment fire in the City of Marshall, which displaced about 19 residents. The Emergency Executive Order directs the Minnesota National Guard to support the Red Cross sheltering operations for displaced residents staying at the National Guard Armory in Marshall.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Agricultural Chemical Response Compensation Board, Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators, Board of Medical Practice, Board of Nursing, Board of Psychology, Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Council on Black Minnesotans, Explore Minnesota Tourism Council, Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council, Minnesota State High School League Board of Directors, Minnesota Zoological Board, Pollution Control Agency Citizens’ Board, State Advisory Council on Mental Health, State Board of Public Defense, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
Lt. Governor Prettner Solon will leave the ‘German American Health Care Summit’ early and return home to flood damaged Duluth late Sunday night. Prettner Solon has been in Berlin since last Saturday, leading a delegation of Minnesota health care experts, and was previously scheduled to arrive home next Wednesday.
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Marine Corporal Taylor J. Baune, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, June 25, 2012, the day of Corporal Baune’s interment.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board on Judicial Standards and the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton has signed EO 12-09, providing state assistance in response to flooding in Duluth and the surrounding region
Saint Paul - Governor Dayton released the following this morning on the flooding in Duluth.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design and the Board of the Minnesota State Academies.
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Army Specialist Kedith L. Jacobs, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, June 20, 2012, the day of Specialist Jacobs interment.
Saint Paul - Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will lead a delegation of health care policy experts from Minnesota and Washington, DC, to Berlin June 17-23, for a week-long seminar that examines health care policy and compares the US and German health care systems.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced three appointments to Minnesota’s new Sports Facilities Authority. Governor Dayton named Michele Kelm-Helgen, John D. Griffith, and Duane Benson to three spots on the panel, appointing Kelm-Helgen as Chair.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and the Plumbing Board
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Navy Lieutenant William E. Swanson, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.
Minnesota Alliance With Youth, in conjunction with the office of Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon proudly presents the ninth annual Red Wagon Awards, June 12, 2012 at the Governor’s Residence in St. Paul.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the Seventh Congressional District seat vacancy that will occur on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur when The Honorable Roger M. Klaphake reaches mandatory retirement under state law this summer.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 12-08 declaring a peacetime emergency in Carlton and St. Louis Counties.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of Judge Beverly Jones Heydinger to chair the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Leonardo Castro and Mr. Patrick Diamond as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Second Judicial District.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the State Advisory Council on Mental Health.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement upon hearing of the death of Meg Bye.
Under federal law, every state must have a protection and advocacy agency to provide legal assistance to people with disabilities.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Martha Holton Dimick, Ms. Kathleen Sheehy and Mr. Edward Wahl as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District.
In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Minnesota Governor’s Residence, the Governor’s Residence will host six public tours during the summer months in June, July and August.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Firefighter Training and Education, Board of Optometry, Board of Teaching, Board on Aging and the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed Monday, May 28, 2012 to be observed as an official Minnesota State holiday. Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the Memorial Day Holiday.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the Minneapolis City Council stadium vote.
Today, Governor Dayton joined Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, Representative Dean Urdahl and other Members of the Governor’s Civil War Commemoration Task Force to recognize their efforts to honor the service of Minnesota Civil War soldiers.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton sent the attached letter to Speaker Kurt Zellers, related to Chapter 297, House File 322, a bill that would increase the parenting time presumption in the case of divorce or separation.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today the commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court created when The Honorable Helen M. Meyer retires this summer.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Rehabilitation Council for the Blind.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law, and vetoed one bill.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed House File 1752, the Omnibus Bonding Bill
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement after the announcement from Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice Helen Meyer that she will be leaving the state’s highest court.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed six bills into law.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed Chapter 291, Senate File 1755, a bill relating to state employee layoffs.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court. The Honorable Skipper J. Pearson is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Milaca in Mille Lacs County in the Seventh Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of John Linc Stine as Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Last week Governor Dayton appointed Stine as Acting Commissioner of the MPCA, following the announcement that Commissioner Paul Aasen would leave to take a position with the City of Minneapolis. Stine will assume the role of Commissioner on May 14th.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and the Clean Water Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 283, Senate File 506 into law. This new law will increase the limit for conciliation court civil claims. Governor Dayton also vetoed Chapter 284, Senate File 1717.
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Army Sergeant Nicholas M. Dickhut, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, the day of Sergeant Dickhut’s interment
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed Chapter 285, House File 2337, the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
Governor Dayton acts on bills, signs Game and Fish and Environmental Policy bills Dayton issues Executive Order 12-04 to strengthen State wetlands policy
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law. Governor Dayton also vetoed one bill.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Higher Education Facilities Authority and the Veterans Health Care Advisory Council.
03, providing personnel and equipment for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant Drill and Exercise.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Dayton is asking for applicants to serve as members of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Disability.
To kick off Older Americans Month, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon announced the launch of SHARE Minnesota, part of the One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors and administered through the Senior LinkAge Line® and Minnesota Board on Aging.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of John Linc Stine as Acting Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Stine currently serves as Deputy Commissioner at MPCA and will replace outgoing Commissioner Paul Aasen, who announced that he will accept an offer to become City Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis.
Governor Mark Dayton has signed the following bills into law.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Dayton held a signing ceremony for House File 2294, the Health and Human Services (HHS) omnibus budget bill. This bill restores $18 million in funding for some of the essential HHS services that were cut as a part of the 2011 budget compromise.
Governor Mark Dayton has vetoed Chapter 261, House File 1134, a bill relating to annuity products regulation.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law. Governor Dayton also vetoed two bills.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed nine bills into law. Governor Dayton also vetoed Chapter 34, House File 1974.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed Chapter 233, Senate File 1921, which would impose licensure requirements only upon clinics where abortions are performed.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.
St. Paul, MN - Governor Dayton is looking for a committed individual to serve as one of four Eighth Judicial District members of the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed Chapter 221, House File 1976.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention and the Merit System Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed 26 bills into law. The Governor also vetoed two bills.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed eight bills into law. Governor Dayton also vetoed two bills.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Pharmacy and the Rural Health Advisory Committee.
Saint Paul - Today, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon announced she will host office hours in Duluth, Thursday April 26th and Thursday May 3rd.
Today in a public signing ceremony, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 175, Senate File 1586 which makes the intentional abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults a felony crime.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed twenty-two bills into law.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending five candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton ceremoniously signed Chapter 171, HF 1829. The bill was officially signed into law on April 9, 2012.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Dayton vetoed Ch. 167, HF 2738 - the Voter ID amendment.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 12-02 ordering the Adjutant General of Minnesota to order to state active duty such personnel and equipment necessary to assist in the efforts to control the fire near Nimrod, Minnesota today.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law. Governor Dayton also vetoed Chapter 168, SF 1236 related to successor liability in asbestos cases.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Metropolitan Airports Commission and the Minnesota Assistive Technology Advisory Council.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Dayton vetoed HF2083.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed seven bills into law. The Governor also vetoed Chapter 158, HF 2404.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Donald J. Venne is retiring, leaving a vacancy to be chambered at Buffalo in Wright County in the Tenth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Dayton signed five bills into law, including "Jacob’s Law," which he signed in a public ceremony this morning.
St. Paul — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Dentistry.
Today, in a public bill signing ceremony, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 153, SF 2297 into law. The new law modifies parental notification requirements where a child is the victim of neglect, physical abuse, or sexual abuse occurring outside the family.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment to require photo identification to vote in Minnesota elections.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced $73 million in health care cost savings to state and federal taxpayers, thanks to the voluntary 1% cap on profits agreed to last year between Commissioner of Human Services Lucinda Jesson, HealthPartners, Medica, UCare, and BlueCross BlueShield.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed Chapter 151, House File 1384 into law, amending Minnesota’s Uniform Fraudulent Transfers Act by changing the statute of limitations for clawbacks of fraudulent transfers to charitable organizations from six years to two years.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies created upon Judge Edward J. Cleary’s appointment to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the retirement of the Honorable Steven D. Wheeler.
Today, Governor Dayton signed four bills into law.
Saint Paul, MN - Kicking off an unprecedented statewide outreach effort, Governor Mark Dayton today issued a proclamation declaring April to be Financial Literacy Month in Minnesota.
Today, Governor Dayton signed six bills into law.
Washington, D.C. - As part of President Obama’s blueprint for an economy built to last, the Obama Administration today joined with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will focus the efforts of key federal and state regulatory agencies to promote the efficient and responsible development of offshore wind resources in the Great Lakes.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of the Honorable Carol A. Hooten as judge for the Second Congressional District seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Judge Hooten will be replacing the Honorable David Minge.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Social Work and the Board of Teaching.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law and vetoed one bill. A copy of his veto message is attached.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today commencement of a process to fill a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, for the Seventh Congressional District, created when The Honorable Roger M. Klaphake reaches mandatory retirement under state law this summer.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced a new strategy to double Twin Cities exports by 2017. The MSP Export Initiative will focus on growing exports; increasing the global visibility of the region and helping companies get their products to foreign markets. The initiative was developed through a partnership between the Minnesota Trade Office, the City of Minneapolis, and the Brookings Institution.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed three bills into law. All three of these bills passed both bodies of the legislature with unanimous support. Governor Dayton vetoed Chapter 133, House File 1560.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District Court. The appointment of the Honorable John R. Rodenberg to the Minnesota Court of Appeals created this vacancy. The district court judgeship will be chambered at New Ulm in Brown County in the Fifth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Dayton announced that he has proclaimed tomorrow, March 20, 2012 to be Gopher Women’s Hockey National Champions Day, after the University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey Team defeated the University of Wisconsin 4-2 in the NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey 2012 Frozen Four championship game, earning them the distinction of being the NCAA Division I Champions for the year 2012.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy created upon Judge David Minge’s upcoming retirement from the Second Congressional District seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Board of Animal Health.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Minnesota’s Coastal Program.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed SF 1183, which will restore state and local government tort liability limits to pre-2008 levels. The bill passed the legislature with near-unanimous support.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Veterinary Medicine.
St. Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today unveiled his Supplemental FY12-13 Budget proposal, which invests in jobs, provides needed resources for Police Officers and benefits to Veterans, and funds essential healthcare for the Minnesotans most in need.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that the State of Minnesota has won $28.2 million in new federal grant money to support high quality charter schools throughout the state. Minnesota was one of only three states to receive the Charter School Program Grant.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed Chapter 129, Senate File 134, a bill which would change the definition of a public employee.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law.
Today, Governor Dayton issued a writ calling for a special election to fill the vacant seat in Senate District 20. The special primary, if needed, will take place on March 27, 2012, and the special election will take place on April 10, 2012.
St. Paul, MN - In honor and remembrance of Minnesota State Senator Gary Kubly, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, March 7, 2012 "Gary Kubly Day" and has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Wednesday, March 7, 2012.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment to the Iron Range Higher Education Committee.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Dayton vetoed HF1467.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Dayton signed Ch. 127 SF1371, a bill authorizing law enforcement agencies to sell forfeited firearms to federally licensed firearms dealers.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today on the passing of Senator Gary Kubly.
Op/Ed by Governor Mark Dayton published in Outdoor News on Fighting the Threat of Asian Carp.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that three judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Beryl A. Nord, the Honorable George F. McGunnigle and the Honorable Cara Lee Neville have retired. The three district court judgeships will be chambered at Minneapolis in Hennepin County in the Fourth Judicial District.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District. The Honorable Karla F. Hancock and the Honorable Timothy R. Bloomquist retired, leaving vacancies for district court judgeships chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County and at Mora in Kanabec County respectively.
St. Paul - Today Governor Mark Dayton was joined by State Legislators, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, Mark and Zygi Wilf of the Minnesota Vikings, and business and labor leaders to announce an agreement to build a new "People’s Stadium" on the current Metrodome site. The new stadium will be publicly owned, support more than 13,000 jobs, require no general fund tax dollars, and keep the Vikings in Minnesota for the next 30 years.
Saint Paul - In response to the Governor’s announcement that an agreement had been reached to build a people’s stadium on the current Metrodome site, organizations representing working Minnesotans from across the state weighed in with their support for the plan which will put thousands of Minnesotans back to work.
Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law today.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on Congress’s approval of the Stillwater Bridge project.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Electricity and the Minnesota Forest Resources Council.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Edwin Van Petten as Executive Director of the Minnesota State Lottery. Van Petten held the position of Executive Director for the Kansas State Lottery for 11 years.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Council on Black Minnesotans and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
Governor Dayton Elected Vice Chair of Midwestern Governors Association. Focuses Agenda on Renewing the Midwestern Brand and Increasing Regional Energy Production.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of High Pressure Piping Systems.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the members of the Governor’s Task Force on the Prevention of School Bullying. Governor Dayton announced the establishment of this task force on November 29, 2011.
Below is a statement from the Governor on today’s proposal tying a stadium bill to property taxes.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Gary M. Hall as a judge on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals. Mr. Hall will be replacing the Honorable William R. Pederson, who retired earlier this year.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed HF 1770 into law, requiring teacher candidates to pass a basic skills exam in order to receive a Minnesota teaching license. Current law requires Minnesota colleges and universities that offer a teacher preparation program to provide remedial assistance and academic support to teacher candidates that do not pass the basic skills exam
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Barber Examiners and the Board of School Administrators.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Public Employees Retirement Association and the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
St. Paul — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Accountancy, Board of Cosmetologist Examiners, Board of Podiatric Medicine and the Combative Sports Commission.
Saint Paul - Following Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address, organizations representing working Minnesotans across the state were quick to applaud the Governor’s leadership on jobs.
Duluth - In response to Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address this evening, Lt. Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon issued the following statement.
Saint Paul - Following Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address, leadership from the two largest state employee unions praised his call for improving government services.
Saint Paul - Minnesotans are continuing to voice their support for Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address tonight.
Saint Paul - Following Governor Dayton’s State of the State Address, Minnesota mayors spoke in support of his vision for economic prosperity in Minnesota.
St. Paul—Today, Governor Mark Dayton delivered his second State of the State address to a Joint Session of the Minnesota Legislature, laying out his vision for a better Minnesota. By stressing the need to make key investments to get Minnesota working again, Governor Dayton outlined a clear vision for future prosperity:
St. Paul — Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, and the Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.
School initiative, presenting the first awards to Parasole Restaurant Group, TE Connectivity and Intermediate School District 287.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that two judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Second Judicial District Court. The appointment of the Honorable Edward J. Cleary to the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the retirement of the Honorable Steven D. Wheeler created these two vacancies.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed Senate Files 149, 373, 429 and 530.
St. Paul, MN - Today the Minnesota State Employees Combined Charities Campaign presented their 2011 donations in support of Minnesota charities. The donations, totaling $842,639.13, will benefit 39 charitable federations working in communities across the state to support vital health, education, arts, and social service programs.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mary Al Balber to an at-large seat on the Commission on Judicial Selection. Ms. Balber will serve as one of nine At-Large members.
In a major step toward real reform for Minnesota students, Education Commissioner Brenda Cassellius joined President Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan in Washington today for the announcement that Minnesota will receive a waiver from the requirements of the federal education law commonly known as "No Child Left Behind."
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointment.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Op/Ed by Governor Mark Dayton published in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
St. Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he has asked a group of Minnesota Mayors to advise the administration in their efforts on tax reform. The Tax Reform Advisory Group for Local Government Aid (LGA) will review and discuss policy issues related to Local Government Aid, specifically on how to best pay for local services while holding local property taxes down.
St. Paul— In observance of the 69th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the United States Army transport Dorchester off the coast of Greenland, Governor Mark Dayton will order all U.S. Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, February 3, 2012.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Sarah E. Hennesy as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Ms. Hennesy will be replacing the Honorable Steven P. Ruble, who retired at the end of 2011.
Today, Governor Dayton announced that he has proclaimed the month of February, 2012 to be Black History Month, "We must acknowledge and pay tribute to the generations of our citizens who struggled through adversity, risked their lives for justice, fought a fight that at times seemed impossible to win, persevered, and continue to fight for equality and the American Dream."
ST. PAUL, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today stood with a broad coalition of consumers, businesses, insurers, and health care experts as they announced their recommendations to guide the development of a Minnesota-made health insurance exchange. A health insurance exchange is a competitive marketplace, including an online shopping tool much like Expedia.com, where consumers and businesses can compare and purchase high quality health insurance at competitive prices.
In response to the Senate Republican’s rejection of Public Utilities Commission Chair Ellen Anderson today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy created upon Judge William R. Pederson’s retirement from the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
St. Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today announced that his State of the State message will be delivered to a joint session of the Minnesota State Legislature on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Saint Paul - As the Administration looks to the next steps in job creation, Governor Dayton has established the Minnesota Business First Stop. This innovative, multi-agency workgroup will make it easier to do business in Minnesota, by connecting businesses with the resources they need in various state agencies.
Today, Governor Dayton released the following analysis and conclusions on the Vikings stadium proposals.
ST. PAUL - Today Governor Mark Dayton joined U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing the state and federal government to develop a new program that will enhance Minnesota’s water quality by accelerating farmers’ voluntary adoption of on-farm conservation practices.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy created upon Judge Steven P. Ruble’s retirement in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.
Saint Paul - Today, Governor Mark Dayton directed Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel to establish the Commissioner’s Transportation Finance Advisory Group. Noting that Minnesota’s highways, roads, bridges and public transit systems have suffered decline, Governor Dayton seeks to reverse this trend, starting by gathering recommendations from this Advisory Group.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that there will be a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals, in the Second Congressional District, when The Honorable David Minge retires on March 31, 2012.
Saint Paul - Governor Mark Dayton and DFL Legislators together today announced a plan that if passed by the legislature, will put thousands of Minnesotans back to work this year. The plan includes a number of proposals designed to provide incentives for businesses to hire out-of-work Minnesotans, invest in infrastructure and train workers for the jobs of the future.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that 2 judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court. The Honorable Karla F. Hancock and the Honorable Timothy R. Bloomquist have retired, leaving vacancies for district court judgeships chambered at Elk River in Sherburne County and at Mora in Kanabec County respectively.
St. Paul, MN –In honor and remembrance of Police Officer Shawn Schneider and the last living Medal of Honor recipient in Minnesota Michael "Mike" Colalillo, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, January 7, 2012.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
St. Paul—Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Margaret Chutich and the Honorable John R. Rodenberg as judges for the two at-large seats on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies created upon Judge Timothy K. Connell and Judge Jeffrey L. Flynn’s retirements in Minnesota’s Fifth Judicial District.
Getting Minnesota Back to Work
St. Paul - In honor and remembrance of Army Chief Warrant Officer II Lucas Daniel Sigfrid, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, December 22, 2011.
Saint Paul, MN — Governor Mark Dayton today announced appointments to the Commission on Uniform State Laws. These appointments were made jointly by Governor Mark Dayton, Chief Justice Lorie Gildea, and Attorney General Lori Swanson.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton is asking for applicants to serve as members of the Guardian Ad Litem Board. The seven member board is responsible for creating and administering an independent, statewide guardian ad litem program.
Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on Senator Koch's announcement to step down as Majority Leader of the Minnesota Senate.
Saint Paul, MN - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending five candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancies created upon Judge Gordon Shumaker and Judge Edward Toussaint Jr's retirements from at-large positions on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Luis A. Bartolomei as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. Mr. Bartolomei will be replacing the Honorable Charles A. Porter Jr, who retired earlier this year.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed Wednesday, December 7, 2011, as Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Minnesota, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the more than 2,400 Americans who lost their lives in these attacks.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring on Minnesota’s Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
Governor Dayton released the following statement today, after the Ramsey County District Court ruled on the Executive Order issued last month to hold a union election among home childcare providers.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending a candidate to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy created upon Judge Charles A. Porter Jr’s retirement in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the November 2011 Budget Forecast.
The 2011 Holiday Season at the Minnesota Governor's Residence will kick-off on Thursday December 1st, 2011
To address the serious problem of bullying in our schools, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 11-33 today, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on the Prevention of School Bullying.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed November 24, 2011, as Thanksgiving Day in Minnesota, encouraging Minnesotans to give thanks for the continuing service of our heroic military men and women and their families, whose selfless sacrifices ensure the safety and freedom we cherish.
Governor Dayton issued the following statement on the continuing lockout, amid recent reports that American Crystal Sugar has begun hiring more replacement workers.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court.
Today, Governor Dayton announced the appointment of the Honorable Edward J. Cleary as judge for the Fourth Congressional District seat on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Today, Minnesota Management and Budget released a report on the 2011 state government shutdown. Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement in response to the report.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the first Better Government for a Better Minnesota award winners.
(Saint Paul) - Building on the Administration's success in streamlining the permitting process for businesses while preserving environmental protections, Governor Mark Dayton signed Executive Order 11-32 today, ordering the Environmental Quality Board to conduct an assessment and deliver recommendations to improve Minnesota’s complex environmental review process.
31, which calls for an election among licensed, registered, subsidized, family child care providers.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
As the Dayton Administration strives to get Minnesota working again, Governor Dayton today proposed expanding the Minnesota GI Bill to provide thousands of Veterans access to new job training.
One week after hosting a Job Summit focused on strengthening Minnesota’s infrastructure and fostering a strong business climate, Governor Mark Dayton appointed 15 members to a Governor’s Task Force on Broadband.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy created upon Judge Charles A. Porter Jr’s retirement in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The Fourth Judicial District consists of Hennepin County.
At last Friday’s meeting of Legislative Leaders with Governor Dayton and Chairman Ted Mondale, the consensus among the legislative leadership was that there was not sufficient support in either body to exempt Ramsey County or the City of Minneapolis from holding a referendum on increasing a local sales tax to finance a Vikings stadium.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed executive order 11-30, establishing a Vision for Health Care Reform in Minnesota. The order charges the Minnesota Health Care Reform Task Force, along with members of the Governor's Cabinet, to develop an action plan for reforming how we deliver and pay for health care in Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton appointed Senator Larry Pogemiller as the new Director of the Office of Higher Education.
Governor Dayton announced today that he will take immediate action to provide Minnesota job creators with access to funding by doubling the state’s investment in small businesses through a Small Business/Banking Partnership.
Governor Dayton announced progress today on major reforms to reduce costs and improve government service, and outlined his administration’s approach to government reform.
Governor Dayton today announced the following appointments to the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
Governor Mark Dayton will highlight growing Minnesota small businesses at his job summit next week in "Innovation Hall."
The statewide jobs summit will feature two breakout sessions where attendees can choose from separate panels, each addressing a separate aspect of growing businesses and creating jobs.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released a statement on the Metropolitan Council and Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Report.
This Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon will join lieutenant governors from Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa and Nebraska on an economic development mission to China.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-29 to provide assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton is returning to Minnesota, along with the delegation of Minnesota businesspeople, agriculture industry representatives, education and civic leaders, following the Governor's trade mission to South Korea.
Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon convened a statewide summit with leading organizations on aging and volunteerism to explore how adults, 50 years and older, can be a vital part of addressing critical statewide issues through volunteering and community engagement.
Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statements on University of Minnesota Gophers Coach Jerry Kill and the Minnesota Lynx.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today on the news that Standard and Poor’s has downgraded Minnesota’s bond rating from AAA to AA+.
Governor Dayton is leading a delegation of 24 Minnesota business, agriculture and academic leaders on a trade mission to South Korea.
Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the passing of Eleanor Mondale Poling.
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, 2011, as Bruce Smith Day, honoring the life and career of Bruce Smith.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Catherine (Kate) McPherson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
Today, Governor Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Nancy E. Brasel and Mr. Philip C. Carruthers as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-28 to provide assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in suppressing wildfires in St. Louis County.
St. Paul, MN - In remembrance of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement, in response to President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress this evening.
Governor Dayton released the following statement, in remembrance of September 11, 2001.
Saint Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton announced today that two at-large judgeship vacancies are occurring on the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
Governor Dayton and Veterans Affairs Commissioner Larry Shellito both expressed their support today for Senator Mike Parry’s plan to secure in statute a permanent funding source for Minnesota Honor Guards’ participation in the burials of veterans.
Furthering the Dayton administration’s commitment to transparency and accessibility, Lt. Governor Prettner Solon today announced the creation of the Senior LinkAge Line®: A One Stop Shop for Minnesota Seniors.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Dayton for consideration to fill the two current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
staff in Minnesota on Saturday, August 27, 2011.
27, establishing the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband and continuing his commitment to strengthening our state’s infrastructure and fostering a strong business climate.
As part of his ongoing commitment to get Minnesota working again, Governor Dayton will kick off a statewide economic development tour tomorrow in Fergus Falls.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-26.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today the appointment of Joyce Sutphen as the Poet Laureate for the State of Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-25 declaring an emergency and providing for relief from regulations to motor carriers and drivers operating in Minnesota.
St. Paul, MN - In honor and remembrance of Navy SEAL Chief Special Warfare Operator John Weston Faas, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, August 22, 201
St. Paul, MN - In honor and remembrance of Navy SEAL Special Operator Second Class Nicholas Patrick Spehar, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Friday, August 19, 2011.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that the First Annual Governor's Pheasant Opener will be held October 14-15 in Montevideo, in Southwestern Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court.
Governor Dayton is looking for dedicated individuals to serve as members of the newly created State Capitol Preservation Commission and the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Governor Dayton today reaffirmed his commitment to making quality early childhood education a priority for his administration, appointing 22 Minnesotans to the Early Learning Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that Minnesota will apply for the recently announced federal waiver from the current No Child Left Behind law, and released the following statement.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-24 to provide assistance for search and rescue efforts following an incident on August 2, 2011.
elected to serve on the leadership committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA).
5 in Biwabik, in northeastern Minnesota.
In honor and remembrance of the lives lost in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse four years ago, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol Complex on Monday, August 1, 2011.
Governor Dayton today issued two writs calling for a special election to be held to fill the vacancies left by the passing of Senator Linda Scheid and the resignation of Senator Linda Berglin.
staff in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.
Governor Mark Dayton was named to the National Governors Association (NGA) Executive Committee by NGA Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman and NGA Vice Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell.
Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on Senator Berglin's announcement of her resignation from the State Senate.
The budget agreement I reached with Republican legislative leaders last week was a true compromise: no one was happy with it. However, after two weeks of the state government shutdown, I decided that someone had to take the initiative to resolve the stalemate.
Governor Dayton plans to visit Japan and will lead a trade mission to South Korea (Republic of Korea) this fall to help Minnesota companies build business relationships and increase exports to the Asian countries.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-23, declaring an emergency and providing for relief from regulations to motor carriers and drivers operating in Minnesota.
In honor and remembrance of Master Sergeant Michael Charles Fastner, and Marine Lance Corporal Robert S. Greniger, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, July 22, 2011.
Governor Mark Dayton and Legislative leaders this morning signed an agreement outlining the terms of a special session to complete the budget.
St. Paul, MN - Governor Mark Dayton today ordered the State Capitol and State Office Building to re-open to the public, beginning at 9:00am Tuesday, July 19, 2011.
In honor and remembrance of Sergeant Ian Williams McConnell, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff in Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Monday, July 18th.
Governor Mark Dayton, Speaker Kurt Zellers, and Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch released the following statement this afternoon on the status of budget negotiations.
Governor Mark Dayton today continued his effort to find compromise and resolve the budget impasse to get Minnesotans back to work. Today he sent Republican Legislative leaders another offer of a compromise solution.
Governor Dayton delivered a video message to the people of Minnesota, expanding his efforts to engage citizens directly about the future of our state.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District Court.
St. Paul, MN - Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-21, declaring a State of Emergency in Minnesota, following the severe weather that caused extensive damage starting in southwest Minnesota and moving northeast on July 1, 2011.
St. Paul, MN - In honor and remembrance of Sergeant Chad Frokjer, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, July 9, 2011.
Governor praises efforts of bi-partisan committee, organized by Vice President Walter Mondale and Governor Arne Carlson
Today, Governor Mark Dayton once again offered compromise, proposing two different options for closing the gap between the Governor and the GOP legislative proposals.
Following Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin’s June 29th order allowing certain "critical core functions" of state government to continue, Governor Dayton has identified additional critical services to be provided during the shutdown.
Remarks of Governor Mark Dayton — As prepared for delivery.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement on the order issued by Ramsey County Chief Judge Kathleen Gearin.
Today Governor Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Racing Commission and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
Governor Dayton Appoints Mark Ritchie to Civil War Commemoration Task Force, Makes Additional Urban Initiative Board Appointments.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced his final appointments to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
In honor and remembrance of Minnesota State Senator Linda Scheid, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Tuesday, June 28, 2011 "Linda Scheid Day" and has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
appointment of the Honorable George W. Perez to the Minnesota Tax Court.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced his intent to appointment the following people.
In honor and remembrance of Lieutenant Harry Lester Bedard and Sergeant Ralph William Carlson, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the State of Minnesota, from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 25, 2011.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced appointments to the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and Board of Soil and Water Resources.
This morning, the Governor joined the Attorney General in her Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Quo Warranto in the case of Limmer v. Swanson, filed with the Minnesota State Supreme Court.
Today Governor Dayton announced appointments to the Board on Aging, Board of Optometry, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Veterinary Medicine, Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, and Minnesota State Arts Board.
This morning, Governor Dayton filed a brief in Ramsey County District Court supporting the Minnesota courts' position that they should be funded in the event of a government shutdown.
Press Secretary Katharine Tinucci offered the following statement on today’s GOP press conference.
Governor Dayton today directed Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director Kris Eide to appeal FEMA's denial for individual assistance for Hennepin County following the May 22 deadly tornado.
Tomorrow, Gov. Mark Dayton will file a supplemental response to the petition of the Attorney General in Ramsey County District Court that expands the list of critical human services that would be continued in the event of a government shutdown.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued the following statement, announcing that, in the event of a state government shutdown, he will not take a salary.
staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
Today Governor Dayton announced appointments to the State Board of Physical Therapy, Forest Resources Council, State Rehabilitation Council, and Veterans Health Care Advisory Council.
staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota on Friday, June 17, 2011.
Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon today released the following statement on the passing of Sen. Linda Scheid.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton filed a response to the petition of the Attorney General in Ramsey County District Court, related to a possible government shutdown, and released the following statement.
Governor Mark Dayton tonight released the following statement following the passing of Sen. Linda Scheid.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments of Lyonel Norris, M. Jacqueline Regis and David Piper as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s 4th Judicial District.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced appointments to the Automobile Assigned Claims Bureau, the Governor’s Residence Council, and the Investment Advisory Board.
Today the following appointments were announced to the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Minnesota Board on Aging.
The Office of the Governor has retained former U.S. Attorney David Lillehaug as Special Counsel to advise the Governor on issues relating to the potential government shutdown.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Arlene M. Asencio Perkkio as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding notices issued to state employees.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
Today Governor Dayton released the following statement on Delta Airlines.
Governor Mark Dayton today secured a major federal disaster declaration for Hennepin and Anoka Counties following the May 22 deadly tornado that struck the area.
After more than 40 years of service to the State of Minnesota, Peter Wattson today announced his retirement, effective July 1.
Today, Governor Dayton joined Sen. Julie Rosen and Rep. Morrie Lanning in sending a letter to Vikings owners, reiterating their position on the state’s role in developing a new stadium in Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of the Second and Seventh Judicial District members to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Today the following appointments were announced.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed five bills into law — the final legislation of the 2011 legislative session.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-19, to provide assistance for the State of North Dakota, in support of ongoing flood response operations.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed 22 bipartisan bills into law.
Governor Dayton today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting a major federal disaster declaration for Hennepin and Anoka Counties following the May 22 deadly tornado that struck the area.
Today the following appointments were announced.
Governor Dayton released the following statement today in strong support of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s proposed legislation, which would authorize the Stillwater Bridge project to move forward.
Citing Minnesota’s already exemplary election system and the lack of broad bipartisan support, today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed Chapter 69, SF 509, the bill which would require voters to show photo identification before receiving a ballot.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed Chapter 88, SF 1308, an act proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution recognizing marriage as only a union between one man and one woman.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton vetoed two bills that would restrict medical decisions made between a woman and her doctor; Chapter 56, HF 201, and Chapter 59, HF 936.
Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed Thursday, May 26, 2011, as Harmon Killebrew Day in Minnesota, in honor and remembrance of the Minnesota Twins legend and Hall of Famer.
Governor Dayton vetoed three bills this afternoon.
Today Governor Dayton released a statement on the new round of Race to the Top funding for early learning.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed the nine budget bills passed by the Republican legislature in the closing days of session, and returned the bills along with veto messages outlining areas of both agreement and concern.
17, declaring a State of Emergency in Minnesota following the severe weather storms in the Twin Cities metropolitan area on Sunday, May 22, 2011.
Tonight, Governor Mark Dayton offered the following statement following the adjournment of the 2011 legislative session.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed the omnibus liquor bill, Chapter 55, HF 1326/SF 918, making several changes to current law.
Following the adjournment of the 2011 Legislative Session, Governor Mark Dayton today signed 32 bills into law, in addition to the Omnibus Liquor Bill, which was also signed today.
16 to provide assistance for displaced citizens, in the wake of the severe weather that caused major damage in Minneapolis on May 22, 2011.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a number of bills, in addition to HF 361, which he signed at a signing ceremony earlier today.
Today, Governor Dayton vetoed House File 1425 and House File 1426, bills adopting legislative and congressional redistricting plans, which would take effect in 2012.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed four bills into law.
Today Governor Dayton presented Speaker Zellers and Majority Leader Koch a letter asking them to meet him halfway on a budget compromise.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed Sunday, May 15, 2011, as Law Enforcement Memorial Day in Minnesota, in honor of those Peace Officers who have given their lives to protect the public.
Today, Governor Dayton signed three bills into law. Each of the bills passed the Minnesota House and Senate with bipartisan support.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending three candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s First Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Mr. Charles Glasrud as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
Governor Dayton released the following statement today after President Obama’s speech on the importance of fixing the broken immigration system.
Governor Mark Dayton today secured a presidential declaration of a major disaster from President Barack Obama for 20 Minnesota Counties affected by spring flooding.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced that Minnesota will receive $5 million in federal funds for the Northern Lights Express rail service.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending six candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the three current vacancies in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District.
Governor Dayton announced today that there will be a vacancy on the Minnesota Court of Appeals in the Fourth Congressional District.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Dayton signed House File 52/Senate File 13 into law. This law will change the standard that a county, city or town must use in issuing a variance to a zoning ordinance.
Minnesotans will experience smoother rides on more than 700 miles of state highways under the ‘Better Roads for a Better Minnesota’ infrastructure improvement program announced today by Governor Mark Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed today, May 3, 2011, as Minnesota Teacher Day, in conjunction with National Teacher Day, urging that all observe the day by taking time to recognize and acknowledge the impact of teachers.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Captain Ross Leuning, USN as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement regarding the death of Osama Bin Laden.
Today, Governor Dayton signed HF978/SF919 into law, modifying local election administrative and redistricting procedures, to make such procedures more manageable for city and county election administrators.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District.
In honor of Army Specialist Joseph Alan Kennedy, Governor Mark Dayton has ordered all U.S. flags and Minnesota flags to be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in Minnesota from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, April 28, 2011, the day of his interment.
Governor Dayton has proclaimed April 28, 2011 to be Workers Memorial Day, in remembrance of the workers who have been injured or killed on the job in Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Dayton signed House File 613/Senate File 124 into law. This law changes the term limits for an appointee to the Red Wing Port Authority from six years to three years for a term beginning on or after January 1, 2011.
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today it is recommending four candidates to Governor Mark Dayton for consideration to fill the current vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills into law. Both bills passed the Minnesota House and Senate with bipartisan support.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed House File 12/ Senate File 222 which makes changes to the Green Acres and Rural Preserves programs.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed the Omnibus Agriculture Appropriations Bill (Senate File 1016/House File 1039) into law.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
In response to President Obama’s speech on deficit reduction, Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement.
Governor Mark Dayton proclaimed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13, University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs Day in Minnesota, in honor of the NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey champion UMD Bulldogs.
The Dayton Administration today announced another major step to make state government work better for Minnesotans.
Gov. Mark Dayton, Senator Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Collin Peterson visited the Moorhead area Saturday, April 9, as the city waited for the Red River to crest.
15, establishing a Civil War Commemoration Task Force.
Today, the Office of Governor Mark Dayton released a first report on recommendations made to the Governor at the March 30, 2011 Economic Summit held in North Minneapolis.
Governor Dayton today signed three executive orders which, together, create a comprehensive energy conservation and sustainability action plan for state government, with a goal of generating millions in budget savings and creating thousands of new jobs.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton kicked off the start of the NCAA Men's Frozen Four hockey game at the Xcel Energy Center between University Minnesota Duluth and Notre Dame with the official announcement 'Let's Play Hockey!', he also officially proclaimed April 7-9, 2011 as Frozen Four Days in Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed into law a bill that will allow airline employees flexibility in their schedule and work hours (Senate File 488/House File 571).
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed The Honorable Patricia Milun as Chief Judge of the Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals.
11, declaring a state of emergency for 46 Minnesota counties impacted by spring flooding.
St. Paul, MN -- Today, Governor Dayton signed into law the Community Paramedics Bill (House File 262/Senate File 119) which creates certification for emergency medical technicians-community paramedics (EMT-CP).
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Today Governor Mark Dayton and Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson announced additional health care cost-savings, by reaching an agreement with the four major health plans to place a 1% cap on profits for 2011 managed care contracts.
Governor Mark Dayton today signed Executive Order 11-08, extending 20 Executive Orders issued by prior administrations, dating back to Governor Perpich.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Governor Dayton today announced the appointment of First, Fourth and Eighth Judicial District members to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Governor Mark Dayton today offered the following statement regarding a new stadium proposal announced by legislators.
In response to a report prepared by the Committee on Capitol Complex Security, which was released this morning, Governor Dayton released the following statement.
Governor Dayton today proposed legislation that would increase by 10 times the pension for the family of Mike Struck, a MnDOT employee who was killed last week while working on emergency flood response.
Today Governor Dayton announced his appointments to fill six seats on the fourteen-member Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC).
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that will allow townhome owners to make copies of housing association records.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Governor Dayton today announced the appointment of two new members to the Commission on Judicial Selection, both representing the Third Judicial District.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
In preparation for expected flooding, today Governor Mark Dayton signed an Executive Order exempting motor carriers assisting with flood relief from certain motor carrier regulations, including overweight and over-dimension permits.
Lt. Governor Prettner Solon was today awarded the 2011 Public Leadership in Energy and Environmental Stewardship award.
For the first time, the State of Minnesota will have a competitive bidding process for providers of state health care and focus its payments for health care on outcomes instead of procedures.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s First Judicial District Court.
Today, Governor Dayton signed a new law that increases the penalties for people who injure or kill police or other public safety dogs.
Governor Mark Dayton urged the legislature today to join him in supporting aggressive campaign finance reform by passing HF1099/SF631.
In a sign of respect and remembrance, Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed today Murray Warmath Day in Minnesota.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed HF 79/SF 47 into law. This legislation adopts most federal tax changes made for the 2010 tax year and will provide $13 million in state tax reductions to Minnesotans.
Today the following appointments were announced.
Today, Governor Dayton reaffirmed his commitment to make quality early childhood education a priority by signing an executive order to reauthorize the state’s Early Learning Council.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton and Commissioner of Human Services Lucinda Jesson announced that UCare health plan is making a voluntary, one-time contribution of $30 million out of their reserves in light of Minnesota’s $5 billion budget deficit.
Dayton Budget Bill Increases Funding for K-12 education every year he’s in office "no exceptions, no excuses."
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that judgeship vacancies are occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments.
Today, the Office of Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement from Press Secretary Katharine Tinucci.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of Senator Ellen Anderson to chair the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Sen. Anderson brings to the PUC a strong background in energy policy and a long-standing commitment to public service
Governor Mark Dayton signed House File 103/Senate File 114 into law. The bill allows the State of Minnesota to pay up to 13 weeks of extended unemployment benefits.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Eighth Judicial District Court.
Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor, Yvonne Prettner Solon, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA).
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Andy Luger and Deanna Wiener to the Minnesota Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.
Large members to the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, March 5, 2011 in honor and remembrance of Corporal Andrew Charles Wilfahrt of Rosemount.
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed former Congressman Martin Sabo and St. Paul Deputy Mayor Paul Williams to serve on the Minnesota Ballpark Authority.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton signed House File 1/Senate File 42 into law. The bill streamlines the state's permitting process, putting into law the tenants of his Executive Order to ensure the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) are "moving at the speed of commerce" by accelerating and simplifying their environmental review and permitting processes.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton filed "Notice of Intent to Appoint" forms with the Secretary of State for the sixteen Metropolitan Council districts. After a five day review period, required by statute, these individuals will be appointed to the Metropolitan Council next Monday, March 7, 2011.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced a judicial vacancy in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District Court. The Honorable John A. Chesterman, who served in Freeborn County, has retired from the Third Judicial District Court, leaving a vacancy for a district judgeship.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced that he has proclaimed the month of March, 2011 to be Reading Month, along with March 2, 2011 as Read Across America Day, a national celebration of Dr. Seuss's 107th birthday, in the state of Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to Legislative Leadership, calling for action to stop the delay of tax refund payments to Minnesota businesses as a budget-balancing tool. The Legislature enacted this delay of $150 million in tax refunds during the 2010 legislative session.
Governor Mark Dayton today sent a letter to the Chairs of the House and Senate Education Committees regarding SF40, the Alternative Pathway to Teacher Licensing bill. The letter outlines a compromise and agreement regarding SF40 and the Governor’s intent to sign the bill, if passed as outlined.
Today the following appointments were announced.
Following a forecast showing a nearly $1.2 billion improvement in Minnesota’s budget deficit, Governor Mark Dayton today moved quickly to revise his proposed budget to promote economic growth and maintain his commitment to a fair, responsible and balanced budget.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the following appointments.
Governor Mark Dayton today signed into law Senate File 139, a bill related to online notification of EPA-certified lead abatement licensed contractors.
Governor Dayton announced today that Minnesota has received federal approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expand its Medical Assistance (MA) program. Starting March 1st more low income Minnesotans will be eligible for Medicaid benefits, which will result in better care for more people and at less cost to the state.
Governor Mark Dayton today unveiled his FY12-13 Budget, keeping his promises to increase funding for education, hold down property taxes, and reform state government to maintain core services. Dayton’s fair, responsible, and balanced budget ensures no tax increase for 95% of Minnesotans while raising revenue to address our state’s financial crisis and lingering deficits.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced appointments to the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
Governor Mark Dayton will participate in the first New Markets, New Jobs tour as it stops in Minnesota this Thursday, February 17th. The conference is aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses expand by increasing export opportunities, allowing for economic growth and new jobs.
This afternoon, Governor Dayton sent the attached veto letter to Speaker Kurt Zellers.
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Dan Boivin as Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). Boivin has served on the MAC as Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s representative since 2002. Currently, he serves as Chair of the Human Resources and Affirmative Action Committee.
Today, Governor Mark Dayton delivered his first State of the State address to a Joint Session of the Minnesota Legislature, laying out his vision for a better Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Josh Tilsen as the Commissioner of the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services (BMS). Tilsen is currently a full-time hearing officer and mediator with BMS. He brings more than 30 years of experience to this position as a mediator, facilitator, administrative hearing officer, arbitrator, and trainer.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced Kevin Lindsey, a civil litigation attorney in the Office of the Ramsey County Attorney, as his Commissioner of Human Rights. Mr. Lindsey brings over fifteen years experience resolving complex legal and public policy questions to the Dayton Administration.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Spencer Cronk as Commissioner of the Department of Administration. Mr. Cronk comes to his position with significant experience in government redesign and organizational development.
Reaffirming his commitment to make education a top priority of his administration, Governor Mark Dayton, along with Commissioner of Education Brenda Cassellius, laid out his vision for comprehensive education reform in Minnesota.
Today, Governor Dayton announced that he has proclaimed the month of February, 2011 to be Black History Month, "as a time for all in our state to honor, reflect, learn and be inspired by the history and heritage of a culture of one of our own that sacrificed, fought, and preserved in a quest towards the Minnesotan and American dream."
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Carolyn Parnell, currently Chief Operating Officer for Information Technology Services for the Minnesota System of Colleges and Universities (MnSCU), to head the Office of Enterprise Technology (OET). Parnell will serve as Minnesota’s Chief Information Officer (CIO), leading OET’s delivery of services that improve government through the effective use of information technology.
Bonding bill creates jobs now, jobs for the future, and economic growth for communities and businesses across our state.
Governor Dayton is seeking committed individuals to serve as members of the Commission on Judicial Selection. The 49-member commission will review applications and make recommendations to appointing authorities for vacancies in district courts and the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals.
The National Export Initiative today announced that it will conduct a national "New Markets, New Jobs" tour to help small businesses expand exports. The tour’s first stop will be Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 17th.
Governor Mark Dayton traveled today to Jackson, MN for the announcement of AGCO’s plans to produce Massey Ferguson® and Challenger® tractors at the company’s Jackson manufacturing facility.
Governor Mark Dayton, who serves on the Executive Committee of the National Governor’s Association, stands in support of the statement issued this morning by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman, Chair and Vice Chair of the NGA.
Governor Dayton issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
Governor Mark Dayton today signed Executive Order 1104, reforming the way two state agencies do business. Today’s Executive Order instructs the Commissioners of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Pollution Control Agency (PCA) to "move at the speed of commerce" by accelerating and simplifying their environmental review and permitting processes.
Governor Mark Dayton today selected Mary Tingerthal, President of Capital Markets Companies for the Housing Partnership Network, to lead the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Ms. Tingerthal has both public and private sector experience, and deep understanding of the issues surrounding affordable housing development, preservation, and finance.
Governor Mark Dayton today appointed Dr. Sheila Wright, professor and Dean in the School of Education at Hamline University, as the Director of the Office of Higher Education.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today that eligible Minnesotans will begin receiving improved Medicaid benefits March 1, under an expansion of the state’s Medical Assistance (MA) program.
Governor Mark Dayton today named two experienced professionals to important posts in his Administration, choosing Thomas Roy to lead the Department of Corrections and Lee Sheehy to Chair the Commission on Judicial Selection.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced that his State of the State message will be delivered to a joint session of the Minnesota State Legislature on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 at Noon.
Governor Mark Dayton underscored his commitment to put jobs and economic growth at the forefront of his agenda, today announcing a strong team to lead the efforts.
Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointment of Joe Begich to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB).
Governor Mark Dayton released a statement regarding today’s budget cutting proposal from House and Senate Republicans.
In a proclamation, Governor Mark Dayton has declared Monday, January 17, 2011 to be Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Minnesota.
Governor Mark Dayton announced today the appointment of Ted Mondale to lead the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission (MSFC). As a former state legislator, former Chair of the Metropolitan Council, and businessman, Mondale is well suited to forge the public-private partnerships necessary to manage one of Minnesota's most prominent public assets.
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton sent a letter today to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker requesting payment of the $58.7 million that is owed by the State of Wisconsin to the State of Minnesota under the terms of an individual income tax reciprocity agreement.
Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Ramona L. Dohman, Chief of Police of Maple Grove and immediate past President of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, as Commissioner of Public Safety.
St. Paul, MN — Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of retired Major General Larry Shellito, who recently retired as the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, to lead the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs.
St. Paul, MN — Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Lucinda Jesson, currently Founding Director of the Health Law Institute at Hamline University, as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
St. Paul — Governor Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Representative Tony Sertich as Commissioner of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). Sertich, who hails from Chisholm, will lead the Board in its important mission to diversify the economy of the Iron Range. Representative Sertich was the youngest Majority Leader in Minnesota’s history.
As a sign of respect for the victims of the tragic shooting in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday, January 8, 2011, Governor Mark Dayton has signed a proclamation ordering all flags at state buildings in Minnesota be lowered to half-staff until sunset on January 14, 2011.
Today Governor Mark Dayton offered the following statement about charges filed by the US Attorney against a former Department of Revenue employee.
Today Governor Dayton appointed Tom Landwehr as Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. Landwehr brings both an insider’s knowledge and an outsider’s perspective to the agency. He has served as a City Council Member and as an Instructor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Natural Resources. Landwehr is widely respected by people in the conservation, recreation and business communities. He brings to the agency a reputation as someone with creative and innovative solutions to many of Minnesota’s top natural resource issues.
In his first official act as Governor, Mark Dayton today signed two executive orders implementing Minnesota’s early Medicaid enrollment. This action is expected to bring an estimated 95,000 Minnesotans onto health coverage and protect 20,000 health care jobs across our state.
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced his appointments to lead two key state agencies, the Departments of Commerce and Revenue. In naming Myron Frans Commissioner of Revenue and Mike Rothman the new Commissioner of Commerce, Dayton continues to appoint experienced professionals, who share his commitment to excellence in government.
Mark Dayton today became Minnesota's 40th Governor, taking the Oath of Office in a Noon ceremony at St. Paul's Landmark Center.
St. Paul, MN - Governor-Elect Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Yvonne Prettner Solon released the details of the program for the swearing-in ceremony of the state’s constitutional officers. The ceremony is scheduled for Monday, January 3rd, 2011 at twelve o’clock in the afternoon at the Landmark Center in Saint Paul.
St. Paul, MN - Today, Governor-elect Dayton announced his choices to head three major state agencies: Education, Health and Pollution Control. The Governor-elect's selections are representative of his commitment to effective, creative approaches to government. These individuals, like his previous appointments, are known and respected throughout their professions and across partisan lines as innovative problem solvers who are dedicated to serving the public interest.
St. Paul, MN - Today Governor-elect Mark Dayton named Jim Schowalter as Commissioner of Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), a crucial appointment as the new Administration begins to prepare a budget and tackles the multi-billion dollar deficit forecast for the next biennium.
St. Paul, MN - Governor-elect Mark Dayton and Lieutenant Governor-elect Yvonne Prettner Solon today announced the schedule of activities for their Inaugural. They will be joined by Minnesota’s Constitutional Officers as they take the Oath of Office in a ceremony to be held at Noon on January 3, 2011, at Saint Paul’s Landmark Center.
elect Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Ken Peterson to head the Department of Labor and Industry. Peterson brings a wealth of public service experience to the position, including serving the last DFL Governor, Rudy Perpich, in the same position.
elect Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of David Frederickson, former National Farmer’s Union President and current Director of Agricultural Outreach for US Senator Amy Klobuchar, as his Commissioner of Agriculture.
Elect Mark Dayton today announced the appointment of Peter Wattson, whose decades of government service include serving as Senate Counsel and Secretary of the Senate (Legislative), as his General Counsel.
Helgen, and Andrea Mokros. Dayton has also chosen Katharine Tinucci and Fatima Villasenor to fill key roles in the Governor’s Office.