Office of the Governor, Mark Dayton and Yvonne Prettner Solon, Lt. Governor

September 2011

• Lt. Governor Prettner Solon Convenes Summit on Civic Engagement and Older Minnesotans
  
  September 27, 2011 - Lt. Gov. Prettner Solon convened a statewide summit with leading organizations on aging and volunteerism to explore how adults, 50 years and older, can be a vital part of addressing critical statewide issues through volunteering and community engagement.
• Governor Dayton Statement on Coach Jerry Kill and Minnesota Lynx
  
  September 26, 2011 - Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statements on University of Minnesota Gophers Coach Jerry Kill and the Minnesota Lynx.
• Governor Mark Dayton Statement on Today’s Bond Rating from Standard and Poor’s
  
  September 23, 2011 - Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement today on the news that Standard and Poor’s has downgraded Minnesota’s bond rating from AAA to AA+.
• Governor Dayton departs on trade mission to South Korea
  
  September 22, 2011 - Governor Dayton is leading a delegation of 24 Minnesota business, agriculture and academic leaders on a trade mission to South Korea.
• Governor Dayton statement on passing of Eleanor Mondale Poling
  
  September 17, 2011 - Today Governor Mark Dayton released the following statement on the passing of Eleanor Mondale Poling.
• Governor Dayton proclaims Bruce Smith Day in Minnesota
  
  September 16, 2011 - Governor Mark Dayton has proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday, September 17, 2011, as Bruce Smith Day, honoring the life and career of Bruce Smith.
• Gov. Dayton appoints Catherine McPherson to fill Tenth Judicial District vacancy
  
  September 15, 2011 - Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointment of Catherine (Kate) McPherson as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Tenth Judicial District.
• Commission on Judicial Selection Announces Vacancy in Fourth Judicial District
  
  September 14, 2011 - The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that a judgeship vacancy is occurring in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District Court.
• Gov. Dayton appoints Nancy Brasel, Philip Carruthers to fill Fourth Judicial District vacancies
  
  September 14, 2011 - Today, Governor Dayton announced the appointment of Ms. Nancy E. Brasel and Mr. Philip C. Carruthers as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District.
• Governor Dayton Issues Emergency Executive Order 11-28
  
  September 13, 2011 - Today, Governor Dayton issued Emergency Executive Order 11-28 to provide assistance to the Minnesota Interagency Fire Center in suppressing wildfires in St. Louis County.