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Get a sneak peek behind the scenes of the Minnesota State Capitol Restoration

Presentation will take place at St. Cloud State University Welcome Center on Wednesday, August 24, 5:30 p.m.

8/22/2016 9:41:12 AM

Minnesota Department of Administration

St. Paul — Minnesotans are invited to learn about the historic Minnesota State Capitol Restoration Project with a behind-the-scenes presentation by Commissioner Matt Massman of the Department of Administration. The event will be held at the St. Cloud State University Welcome Center, Wednesday, August 24, 5:30 p.m.

The Minnesota State Capitol is undergoing its first comprehensive restoration since the building’s completion in 1905. One of the largest historic restoration projects in the state’s history, the project will restore and transform the building back to its original 1905 design as well as turning much more of the building back to the public. The State Capitol will reopen in 2017.

This free event is a great opportunity for local residents to see the transformation in process, including marble carving, fine-art conservation, decorative painting restoration and construction on a grand scale, as well as a first look at the new and expanded public spaces.

Wednesday, August 24
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

St. Cloud State University Welcome Center
355 Fifth Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301

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For additional information, contact:

Cathy Klima at (651) 201-2627 or Cathy.Klima@state.mn.us

About the Minnesota Department of Administration

The Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin) provides best value administrative services to Minnesota's state agencies and other governmental organizations, as well as various other services to diverse audiences across the state. The department was established in 1939 by Governor Harold Stassen as part of an effort to reform state government’s administrative functions. Today, the department strives to meet that mission and continues to act as a leader in government administration and operations. With $176.5 million in annual operating costs and 475 full-time employees, Admin oversees $2.1 billion in state purchases, maintains 4.4 million square feet of owned space and leases an additional 3.6 million square feet of space for over 100 state agencies, boards and councils. The agency also insures $12 billion in property and 13,400 vehicles, and manages over 400 building projects and $166 million in capital appropriations.