A press release from the Office of the Governor of Minnesota:

A STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNOR’s DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF

~ Brian McClung’s statement regarding Minnesota’s Race to the Top application ~

ST. PAUL –- The following is a statement from Governor Pawlenty’s Deputy Chief of Staff Brian McClung regarding Minnesota’s Race to the Top application. Minnesota did not make the first group of finalists announced Thursday by U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan. The second round of applications will be due this June.

A press release from the Minnesota Farm Bureau:

Governor Tim Pawlenty was presented Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s Distinguished Service to Agriculture award during the annual Council of County Presidents on February 24 in St. Paul.

The Distinguished Service to Agriculture award is presented annually to outstanding leaders of agriculture in the state of Minnesota. The award is one of the most prestigious awards given by Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.

A press release from Alliance for a Better Minnesota:

This afternoon, Republican Rep. Paul Kohls declared that it's a sad day in Minnesota when politicians "put politics ahead of getting things done."

He's right -- and when it comes to providing basic health care services for 70,000 Minnesotans, Rep. Kohls' statement certainly applies to the 38 Republican legislators who took back their original vote in favor of the General Assistance Medical Care service.

Recently, I've been getting some e-mails from U.S. Rep. John Kline's office related to his YouTube page.

There is some interesting stuff on here: http://www.youtube.com/user/repjohnkline.

Just thought you might be interested, seeing as he's Jordan's representative in the U.S. House. Take a look.

A press release from the Minnesota Farm Bureau:

The Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFB) salutes FFA during National FFA Week, February 20-27. This week is a great reminder of the many reasons why Farm Bureau maintains such strong support for the FFA program.

Farm Bureau invests in FFA throughout the year because Farm Bureau sees future farmers, future agricultural industry leaders and future Farm Bureau members involved in this organization.

Below are some of the ways Farm Bureau partners with FFA throughout the year.

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It's important for a small town like Jordan to have all of the advantages of larger towns. A newspaper that cares about you is one aspect of Jordan that I think is especially beneficial.

A press release from the Office of the Governor of Minnesota:

ST. PAUL -– Governor Tim Pawlenty today released his supplemental budget recommendations, eliminating the state’s projected $1.2 billion deficit and providing tax cuts to spur job growth.

The Governor’s budget maintains funding for priority areas including military and veterans, core public safety, and K-12 education classrooms. Many other programs would be reduced including Local Government Aid, welfare and social services, and state government agencies.

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Health:

Winter in Minnesota is the peak time of year for norovirus, an illness that should be as easy to prevent as one, two three, say health officials: Wash your hands properly, prepare and handle food properly, and if you are ill, stay home and don't prepare food for others.

A press release from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture:

ST. PAUL -– Minnesotans looking for the freshest food available from local growers will want to sign-up now with a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm for the 2010 season.

A press release from Lutheran Social Service:

Nothing spoils Valentine’s Day like an argument over money. Considering today’s economy and high unemployment and foreclosure rates, there’s a lot of stress surrounding money at home.

Money problems can start even before the “I do’s” are pronounced. During the courtship phase of a relationship, the sky’s the limit. As things progress, so does the price-tag, culminating with an engagement ring, elaborate wedding ceremony, and an exotic honeymoon. Budget and debt pressures soon set in.