Office of the Governor, Mark Dayton and Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lt. Governor

January 2013

• Governor Dayton to lead trade mission to Germany, Sweden and Norway
  
  January 31, 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.
• Governor Dayton Appoints Judge Pamela G. Alexander to Fill Fourth Judicial District Vacancy
  
  January 30, 2013 - 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.
• Governor Dayton Announces Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals Finalists
  
  January 30, 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.
• Governor Dayton issues Executive Order 13-01
  
  January 28, 2013 - 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.
• Press Release - Notice of Appointments by Governor Dayton
  
  January 28, 2013 - ST. PAUL, MN – Today Governor Mark Dayton announced the following appointments to the Board of Teaching.
• Governor Dayton’s statement on Pinnacle Airlines
  
  January 24, 2013 - 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.
• Commission on Judicial Selection Announces Vacancy in Second Judicial District
  
  January 22, 2013 - 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.
• Budget for a Better Minnesota
  
  January 22, 2013 - 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.
• Governor Dayton appoints Karen R. Duncan to fill Third Judicial District vacancy
  
  January 21, 2013 - 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.
• Dayton, Thissen, Bakk: Time to move Minnesota forward together
  
  January 20, 2013 - 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.