Give the Gift of Statehood: With the holidays fast approaching the Minnesota Sesquicentennial Commission would like to offer some fantastic gift ideas. Visit our website or call 651-296-1870 for a full list of commemorative items for sale. The Sesquicentennial is a yearlong, statewide commemoration of 150 years of statehood and a catalyst to learn from [...]

The Legislative Auditor released several new reports today: 1. Minnesota State Academies – The report contains 16 findings related to internal control and legal compliance deficiencies. They indicate there are serious weaknesses in the academies’ overall financial management and accounting operations. 2. Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis – The report contains 18 findings related to [...]

The Lessard Outdoor Heritage Council, named after longtime State Sen. Bob Lessard of International Falls, Minn., is charged with recommending appropriations to restore, protect and enhance wetlands, prairies, forests and habitat for game, fish and wildlife. It has been predicted that the fund will reach approximately $80 million in fiscal year 2010 and $91 million [...]