Managing Woodlands lecture series      September 5, 2010
Buckthorn and Beyond: Wednesday, September 16, 2010 6:30-8:30 p.m. Great Clips IMAX Theatre

DNR installs touch-screen kiosks to provide park and trail trip-planning information      September 5, 2010
Busy Twin Cities' office workers and shoppers will now find fun outdoor weekends just a touch away. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that several new Minnesota State Parks and Trails touch-screen trip planning kiosks are now up and running in several metro area locations.

Women can learn outdoor sports at the DNR's fall workshop      September 3, 2010
Learning by doing is the focus of a weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) workshop in September that provides women the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of the outdoors in a fun atmosphere.

State Fair Park & Ride - accessible fair transportation      September 1, 2010
There are a total of 34 Park & Ride locations in the metro area this year that generally operate from 8 a.m. until midnight. Of these locations, seven will be providing lift equipped, wheelchair accessible transportation.

September is National Preparedness Month      September 1, 2010
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is an annual event to focus attention on the need to minimize risks by preparing for emergencies. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) encourages everyone to take responsibility for the preparations that save lives when disaster strikes.

Mn/DOT employees available to discuss highway work zone safety      September 1, 2010
Elementary schools, driver's education classes and other groups can now schedule a presentation to learn more about highway work zone safety from employees of the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Minnesota job vacancies climb 32 percent in 2nd quarter      September 1, 2010
Minnesota employers reported 41,400 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2010, up 32 percent from the same period a year ago, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears      August 31, 2010
Hunters participating in this fall's bear hunt, which opens Sept. 1, should avoid shooting radio-collared or ear-tagged animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Mora designated a Governor's Fit City      August 30, 2010
Governor Tim Pawlenty and the Governor's Health Cabinet announced that Mora has been designated a Governor's Fit City. The city earned the recognition by making a commitment to support and encourage its residents to be more physically active and to improve the overall health of the community.

Energy Star House at the Eco Experience at the Minnesota State Fair      August 30, 2010
The hands-on exhibit is modeled after an energy-efficient home. It is composed of environmentally-friendly building materials, and shows how using energy-efficient practices and products are the first steps toward saving both energy and money.

Family events offered during Labor Day Weekend      August 29, 2010
Visit a Society historic site or museum during Labor Day Weekend and enjoy special programming for all ages. Programs are offered at sites around the state.