Two more H1N1 deaths confirmed in Minnesota residents      October 29, 2009
Two more deaths from 2009 H1N1 influenza have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health, bringing the total number of H1N1 deaths to 12 since April.

Minnesota records three more deaths associated with H1N1 novel influenza      October 22, 2009
These cases bring to 10 the total Minnesota deaths related to the H1N1 outbreak since last April.

State officials monitoring research results of H1N1 in swine      October 19, 2009
On October 14, 2009, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was notified by researchers from the University of Minnesota and University of Iowa that three samples collected from pigs as part of a four-year research study sponsored by CDC were suspected to be positive for the 2009 novel H1N1 virus.

Low water levels are exposing lake beds      November 19, 2009
Many Minnesota lakes are experiencing low water levels due to an extended period of reduced rainfall, which is exposing large areas of lake beds.

Reminder to Notaries      November 18, 2009
Notaries with expiring commissions may renew online beginning December 1.

Turkey: Safe thawing and cooking      November 18, 2009
Food safety tips for handling, thawing, roasting, storing, and reheating turkey. Minnesota Department of Health Consumer Fact Sheet

Governor's Residence holiday open houses      November 18, 2009
Governor Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced the Governor's Residence, which has been decorated for the holidays, will again open to the public for holiday tours.

DEED awards $1.8 million for redeveloping blighted sites      November 18, 2009
Three projects in the Twin Cities area received a total of $1.8 million in grants to help offset the cost of reclaiming and redeveloping blighted property.

State's ignition interlock program      November 16, 2009
The program allows certain DWI offenders to regain driving privileges by having an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles.

Redesigned absentee ballot envelopes and instructions announced      November 16, 2009
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie unveiled a redesign of absentee ballot envelopes and instructions to further streamline Minnesota's absentee ballot process with the goal of helping more voters successfully cast their ballots in elections while maintaining election integrity safeguards.

Northstar Commuter Rail launches on Monday, Nov. 16      November 12, 2009
Beginning Monday, Nov. 16, the Northstar Commuter Rail Line will offer service from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis for residents and businesses in one of the fastest growing transportation corridors in Minnesota.

26th annual Human Rights Day conference      November 12, 2009
On Friday, December 4, 2009, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights will hold its 26th annual Human Rights Day Conference at Saint Paul RiverCentre.

Benjamin Franklin exhibit      November 12, 2009
Minnesota History Center, opens November 27 This major exhibit features dozens of hands-on activities and rare artifacts related to the famed inventor and Founding Father.

Cass Gilbert's 150th birthday celebration      November 9, 2009
November 21, 2009: Take a 90-minute tour of the State Capitol focusing on the life and work of architect Cass Gilbert in honor of his 150th birthday.