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July 24, 2008
July 27 - August 3
Though feared and misunderstood, sharks are vital to maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem. Visit the Zoo during Shark Week and learn more about these fascinating creatures.
July 24, 2008
New laws taking effect August 1 will help newly licensed teens hone their driving skills during the first year of licensure by reducing exposure to two high-risk situations: driving late at night and carrying multiple teen passengers.
July 24, 2008
The Minnesota Trade Office is planning a trade mission to Israel this fall to help high-tech companies based in Minnesota build strategic relationships and explore new business opportunities.
July 23, 2008
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival will take place in Grand Marais, July 25-27, with exciting harbor races, a parade of teams, a performance by the Asian Lion dance team, an awards ceremony, flying Chinese lanterns, "Yoga on the Beach," a beach worship service, live music, food booths, and family activities for paddlers and spectators.
July 23, 2008
The 2008 Minneapolis Aquatennial will be held throughout the city of Minneapolis daily through Sunday, July 27, with roughly 50 fun-filled family and water-based events to attend.
July 23, 2008
The St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report talks with Drive Sub-Cabinet Chair Dana Badgerow and Commissioner of Corrections Joan Fabian about Minnesota's Enterprise Lean initiative.
July 23, 2008
Wildlife artists can submit entries for Minnesota's first walleye stamp, which will be available to anglers when they purchase a 2009 fishing license.
July 23, 2008
Woodcarvers from around the world will compete for prizes, including a People's Choice Award for the entry that receives the most votes from the public attending the event.
July 23, 2008
Hundreds of double-crested cormorants, American white pelicans and other water birds were discovered dead or dying at two Minnesota lakes early last week. The discovery was made by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff who were in the area banding pelicans at Minnesota Lake in Faribault County and Pigeon Lake in Meeker County.
July 23, 2008
A full-scale nuclear preparedness exercise for the Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant took place Tuesday, July 22. Department of Homeland Security will conduct a public briefing on the results of the exercise at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, in the Goodhue County Emergency Operations Center at 430 West Sixth St. in Red Wing. Members of the news media and the general public are invited to attend the briefing.
July 21, 2008
The Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) is seeking nominations of Minnesota businesses that have an innovative approach to employing people with developmental disabilities. Nominations, which are due Aug. 10, can include entrepreneurs with disabilities and employers who hire people with developmental disabilities, provide necessary accommodations or supports and consider an inclusive workforce an ordinary part of doing business.
July 21, 2008
The Minnesota Historical Society has located resources in its collections that relate to the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi in Minneapolis.
These are historical documents created before or during construction.
July 21, 2008
The Minnesota Department of Education has partnered with Governor Pawlenty's Yellow Ribbon Task Force and other educational organizations to increase awareness of military issues within Minnesota schools. As part of this effort, we are making available informational resources for military children, families and educators.
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