This year marks the first time that Minnesota IT Services has hosted a booth in the Education Building for all 12 days of the Minnesota State Fair. On Thursday, August 30, MNIT Commissioner Johanna Clyborne spent some time engaging with Minnesotans and fairgoers on cybersecurity and state IT at MNIT’s booth. She then took some time to visit MNIT’s state agency partners – the Departments of Revenue, Health, Commerce, Transportation, Education, and Minnesota State Council on Disabilities – all of whom were also housed in the Education Building at the State Fair.

Commissioner Clyborne made a few additional stops – at the Army National Guard pavilion, the Department of Natural Resources’ fish pond, and the giant slide for a break and some cheese curds. She also visited the Department of Natural Resources building, which showcased the MN Great Outdoors website (designed by Minnesota IT Services in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources – State Parks and Trails, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, and the Metropolitan Council) on an iPad.

Minnesota IT Services is proud to participate in the State Fair this year, and to share information with Minnesotans about career opportunities, state information technology, and the work this agency does to keep state systems safe and secure.