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    November 2007

    Charter Schools

    Continuing interest in charter schools as an attractive school choice option is evident in three new reports from the U.S. Department of Education:

    K-8 Charter Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap (LB 2806.36 .C41 2006) http://www.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/charterk-8/report.pdf

    Charter High Schools: Closing the Achievement Gap (LB 2806.36 .K2 2007) http://www.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/charterhs/report.pdf

    Innovations In Education: Supporting Charter School Excellence Through Quality Authorizing (LB 2806.36 .S87 2007) http://www.ed.gov/nclb/choice/charter/authorizing/authorizing.pdf

    For additional background on charter schools, particularly in Minnesota, see

    Charter Schools by Lisa Larson (Minnesota House of Representatives Research Department, 2005. http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/chrtschl.pdf). The Library has a guide with links to many reports, Resources on Minnesota Issues: Charter Schools, (http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/issues/charter.asp).

    If you would like information on charter schools or any other issue, contact a librarian at http://www.leg.state.mn.us/leg/comments.asp or 651-296-8338.

    New & Notable Books and Reports

    Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a link to the document. However, some of the documents may be very long. You can request to borrow our print copy of any of the items by selecting the check-box and clicking on the "Request Items" button.

    Agriculture

    Almendinger, James E. and Marylee Murphy. Land-Use Change and Agricultural Practices in the Willow River Watershed, Western Wisconsin, 1992 - 2004. . July 26, 2005. GB991 .W6 A46 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0578.

    Business

    Minnesota Mining Tax Guide. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. September 2007. HJ4169 .M64 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0666.

    Children/Youth/Families

    DeYoung, Karen and Linda M. Garrett-Johnson. Minnesota Child Care Professional Development: Creating a Coordinated, Accessible, Inclusive System. Minn. Dept. of Human Services; DeYoungConsulting Services, LLC.. August 2007. LB1775.6 .D49 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0672.

    Parents and the High Price of Child Care. National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. 2007. HQ778.63 .B74 2007.

    Consumer Protection

    Minnesota's Car Laws: A Guide to Minnesota's Lemon Law, Used Car Warranty Law and Truth-In-Repairs. Office of the Attorney General. April 2007. KFM5681.5 .A8 M56 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0631.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 325F.665https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubCarLaws.pdf

    Crime & Corrections

    Pirius, Rebecca and Judith Zollar. Crime Victim Laws in Minnesota: An Overview (Revised). House Research. September 2007. KFM5994 .Z9 C74 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0647.

    Pirius, Rebecca and Judith Zollar. Domestic Abuse Laws in Minnesota: An Overview (Revised). House Research. September 2007. HV6626.22 .M6 Z65 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0620.

    Minnesota Crime Information. Minn. Dept. of Public Safety. July 1, 2007. Ref HV7273 .A253 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0643.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 299C.18http://www.dps.state.mn.us/bca/cjis/documents/crime2006/mci2006.pdf
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Demographics & Population

    Twin Cities Region Population and Household Estimates. Metropolitan Council.  HA730 .T9 T85 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0559.

    Economic Development

    Municipal Construction and Development Fee Revenue and Expenses Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Labor and Industry.  HJ9261 .M86 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0607.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 326B.145 (previously 16B.685)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070607.pdf

    Education-Higher

    Financial Aid Awarded, Fiscal Year 2005: Grants, Loans, and Student Earnings from Work Study Jobs. Minn. Office of Higher Education. August 2006. LB2337.5 .M6 F57 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0568.

    Go Places. Minn. State Colleges and Universities. 2007. L903 .M58 G63 2007/2008. Minn. Publication 07-0663.

    Highlights of Financial Aid Awarded Survey. Minn. Higher Education Services Office. September 21, 2006. LB2337.5 .M6 H55 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0563.

    Education-K-12

    Annual Report. Minnesota State High School League. 2007. LA310 .M5712 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 07-0648.

    Home School Education Packet. Minn. Dept. of Education. July 2007. KFM5795.97 .Z9 H66 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0667.

    Yearbook & Record Book. Minn. State High School League. 2007. GV584.M6 M54a 2006/2007. Minn. Publication 07-0651.

    Elections

    Financial Audit Division Report: Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 1, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-27. Minn. Publication 07-0678.

    Energy Issues

    Minnesota Biennial Transmission Projects Report. Minn. Dept. of Commerce. November 1, 2007. TK3211.M56 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0682.
    Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws Chap. 212 Art. 7 Sec. 30 Subd. 2 (Minn. Stat. 216B.2425 Subd. 2)http://www.minnelectrans.com/

    Environment/Natural Resources

    A Strategic Conservation Agenda 2003 - 2007: Measuring Progress Toward Mission 2007 Update. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. April 2007. QH76.5 .M6 S77 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0654.

    Contamination Cleanup and Investigation Grants Annual Report. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. October 26, 2007. HC107.M63 E51 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0681.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 116J.555 Subd. 2(b)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070681.pdf

    Dodge Nature Center Main and Marie Units Restoration Plan. Great River Greening. April 9, 2004. QH76.5 .M6 D63 2004. Minn. Publication 07-0576.

    Water and Soil Conservation 2007. Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources.  TC424 .M6 M618 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0601.

    Governing/Government-State

    Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies. Minn. Secretary of State. October 15, 2007. JK6156.A56 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0655.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 15.0597 Subd. 7http://www.sos.mn.gov/docs/fy07_final_document.pd
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 15.0597 Subd. 3http://www.sos.mn.gov/docs/fy07_final_document.pd

    Annual Report Required By Minnesota Statutes Sections 8.08 and 8.15 Subdivision 4. Office of the Attorney General. 2007. KFM5827.5 .A8 M562 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0650.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 8.15 Subd. 4http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070650.pdf
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 8.08http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070650.pdf

    Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Public Safety. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 1, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-29. Minn. Publication 07-0677.

    Government Finance

    Dyson, Deborah A. State Bonding Authority. House Research. October 2007. KFM5868 .A9 D97 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0633.

    Health Care

    Heart Disease and Stroke in Minnesota 2007 Burden Report. Minn. Dept. of Health.  RC681 .A3 H43 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0653.

    Lead Safe Housing Equals Lead Free Kids: ECHO: Emergency and Community Health Outreach (dvd). Minn. Dept. of Health.  RA1231 .L4 L435 2006.

    Medical Care Surcharge Fund Report to the Legislature. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. February 2007. R728.5 .M43 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0300.
    Mandated by: 1992 Minn. Laws Chap. 513 Art. 7 Sec. 133 (Minn. Stat. 256.9657 Subd. 8)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2007/mandated/070300.pdf

    Labor & Employment Issues

    Minnesota Salary Survey: Northeast Planning Region: A Product of the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey. Minn. Dept. of Economic Security, U.S. Dept. of Labor. 2007. HD4976 .M6 T862 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0658.

    Minnesota Salary Survey: Northwest Planning Region: A Product of the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey. Minn. Dept. of Economic Security, U.S. Dept. of Labor. 2007. HD4976 .M6 T863 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0659.

    Minnesota Salary Survey: Southeast Planning Region: A Product of the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey. Minn. Dept. of Economic Security, U.S. Dept. of Labor. 2007. HD4976 .M6 T864 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0660.

    Minnesota Salary Survey: Southwest Planning Region: A Product of the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey. Minn. Dept. of Economic Security, U.S. Dept. of Labor. 2007. HD4976 .M6 T865 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0661.

    Minnesota Salary Survey: Twin Cities Planning Region: A Product of the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Wage Survey. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. 2007. HD4976 .M6 T866 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0662.

    National Compensation Survey: Occupational Wages in the United States. United States Dept. of Labor. June 2007. Ref HD8051.A64 2006.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    What Employee Benefits Can Do for You. Minn. Dept. of Employment and Economic Development. 2007. HD4928 .N6 W53 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0664.

    Public Welfare

    Minnesota County Human Service Cost Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. 2007. HV98.M6 M58 2006. Minn. Publication 07-0680.

    Retirement Income

    Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund Actuarial Valuation and Review. Minneapolis Employees Retirement Fund. July 1, 2007. JS1144 .A38 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0645.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.215 Subd. 3http://www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcpr/documents/valuations/2007/2007valuation.merf.pdf

    Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association Mortality Experience Study 2000 to 2004. Minneapolis Firefighters' Relief Association. July 2005. HD7116 .F52 M567 2005. Minn. Publication 07-0613.

    Tourism

    Financial Audit Division Report: Explore Minnesota Tourism. Office of the Legislative Auditor. November 1, 2007. HJ9865 .A27 no. 07-28. Minn. Publication 07-0676.

    Transportation

    Minnesota State Road Taxes in 2030: Will Revenues Keep Pace with Inflation?. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. June 2005. HE356 .M6 R932 2005.

    Municipal State Aid Street Needs Report. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. October 2007. HE356 .M6 M53b 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0646.
    Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 162.13http://www.dot.state.mn.us/statea

    Ward's Motor Vehicle Facts and Figures. Ward's. 2007. Ref HD9710.U5.M63a 2007.
        This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.

    Veterans/Military Issues

    Defining the Mental Health Needs of Returning Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom Troops in Minnesota: A Clinical Survey, with Special Emphasis on Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-.... Minn. Dept. of Veterans Affairs; Sheehan, Thurber and Associates. 2007. UB369 .S54 2007. Minn. Publication 07-0674.
    Mandated by: 2007 Minn. Laws Chap. 45 Art. 2 Sec. 6http://www.mdva.state.mn.us/PDFs/PsychologicalStudy.pdf

    New Periodicals

    Special Places. 3/year
    Provides news articles about the issues, people, and events of the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota.

    ECOS Green Report. Monthly
    Reports on a specific environmental issue each month, 'to improve the capability of state environmental agencies and their leaders to protect and improve human health and the environment of the United States of America.'