DNR reminder: It's illegal to operate OHV on unfrozen public waters      November 24, 2009
Operating an OHV in wetlands or public waters in a manner that carelessly upsets the natural and ecological balance of a wetland or public water and/or exceeds minimal limits on wetland destruction can be misdemeanors or gross misdemeanors and lead to civil citation, fines, restitution and/or forfeiture of the vehicle.

Autumn events presented by the Minnesota Historical Society      November 24, 2009
2009 autumn events at various sites in Minnesota

Minnesota trade mission to South America      November 24, 2009
December 5-12, 2009: Minnesota Mission to South America led by Governor Tim Pawlenty - Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Santiago, Chile

Dec. 5 state surplus auction in Grand Rapids features North Country necessities      November 23, 2009
North Country necessities - four-wheel-drive pickup trucks, tractors, all-terrain vehicles and boats - top the list of surplus state property that will be for sale at a public auction Saturday, Dec. 5 in Grand Rapids. Items for sale include over 50 pickup trucks, minivans and sedans; seven Case, John Deere and Ford utility tractors; all-terrain vehicles; and several boat/motor/trailer packages and more.

Add an ounce of prevention to that Thanksgiving recipe      November 23, 2009
Cooking caused 40 percent of residential fires in 2008

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.

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.