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What's New

Political campaign and other event signs not permitted in state highway rights of way      July 28, 2010
Mn/DOT reminds citizens that placing campaign and other unauthorized signs and objects in state highway rights of way is illegal and can distract drivers and obstruct their vision. In addition, signs may not be placed on private property outside of the right of way limits without landowner consent.

Secretary of State encourages voters to get active this election season      July 28, 2010
State Primary - August 10, 2010; General Election - November 2, 2010

Military Family Care Initiative will continue and expand      July 28, 2010
With hundreds of Minnesota National Guard troops preparing to deploy to the Middle East next year, First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced that the Military Family Care Initiative will continue and expand to provide additional assistance to military families during times of deployment.

New law protecting youth from tobacco products takes effect August 1      July 28, 2010
The new law applies existing state tobacco taxes and regulations to new smokeless tobacco products which attract young customers because they are low-cost.

Minnesota Zoo Butterfly Garden      July 27, 2010
Enjoy the spectacular sight of hundreds of North American butterflies at the end of the Tropics Trail at the Minneota Zoo. Open daily through September 6, 2010.

100th Anniversary of Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting, July 31, 2010      July 27, 2010
Celebrate 100 years of ship stopping power at Split Rock Lighthouse! Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station was soon one of Minnesota's best known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearance, the lighthouse offers a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.

2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook      July 26, 2010
Minnesota's 2010 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook is now available wherever hunting and angling licenses are sold, online and in many Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices across the state.

Minnesota's Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan receives national award      July 26, 2010
The Minnesota Department of Transportation received a national Transportation Planning Excellence Award for the 2009 Minnesota Comprehensive Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan, a strategic vision for enhancing the movement of people and freight and improving access to goods and services.

BCA public fingerprinting      July 26, 2010
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension offers fingerprinting services to the public.

High temperatures can bring harmful algal blooms      July 22, 2010
When the summer sun shines and temperatures climb, conditions are ripe for Minnesota lakes to produce harmful algal blooms. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is again reminding people that some blue-green algae can harm pets, livestock and even people.

The Beatles: A One-Night Stand in the Heartland      July 22, 2010
The Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg, St. Paul, MN. On display July 17 - Sept 12, 2010.

New laws effective August 1, 2010      July 20, 2010
A listing of selected new laws passed during the 2010 legislative session that take effect Aug. 1, 2010.

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