130 State Capitol Saint Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-0001 ...No public events scheduled. Sunday, July 8...

www.governor.state.mn.us ♦ (651) 296‐0001 ♦ (651) 296‐0056 fax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung July 2, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, July 3

Tuesday, July 3

No public events scheduled.

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OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 ♦ (651) 296-0001

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung July 3, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, July 4 and Thursday, July 5

Wednesday, July 4 – Independence Day No public events scheduled.

Thursday, July 5 No public events scheduled.

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, July 6

Friday, July 6


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, July 7

through Monday, July 9

Saturday, July 7 No public events scheduled.

Sunday, July 8 No public events scheduled.

Monday, July 9 No public events scheduled.

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Tuesday, July 10

9:30 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty, U.S. Secretary of

Transportation Mary E. Peters and Lt. Governor Molnau take a tour of the downtown Northstar Commuter Rail construction site.

Downtown Northstar Construction Site

5th Street North Bridge at 3rd Avenue North Minneapolis

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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, July 11

Wednesday, July 11

10:00 a.m. – Benson Governor Pawlenty tours the Case New Holland

plant in Benson. The Governor will test drive a new Case New Holland product following the tour.

Case New Holland 260 Highway 12 Southeast Benson

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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, July 12

Thursday, July 12

No public events schedule.

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Friday, July 13

9:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show,

“Good Morning, Minnesota” live from the 2007 Minneapolis Aquatennial "Serve and Volley" tennis tournament. WCCO 830 AM.

One Financial Plaza 2nd Avenue & 5th Street Minneapolis

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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, July 14 through Monday, July 16

Saturday, July 14


Sunday, July 15

10:00 a.m. – Rochester Governor Pawlenty speaks at the deployment ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s B Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry. Ninety-five members of the unit are being deployed to support the Kosovo International Security Force for one year.

Rochester National Guard Armory Gymnasium 1715 Marion Road SE Rochester

2:00 p.m. – West St. Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the deployment

ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry. Ninety-five members of the unit are being deployed to support the Kosovo International Security Force for one year.

St. Croix Lutheran High School Gymnasium 1200 Oakdale Avenue West St Paul

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6:00 p.m. – Austin Governor Pawlenty speaks at the deployment ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s F Company, 334th Brigade Support Battalion. Eighty-nine members of the unit are being deployed to support the Kosovo International Security Force for one year.

Austin National Guard Armory Drill Floor 800 21st Street NE Austin

Monday, July 16

10:00 a.m. – Albert Lea Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty speak at the deployment ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s D Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry. Ninety-one members of the unit are being deployed to support the Kosovo International Security Force for one year.

Albert Lea National Guard Armory 410 Prospect Avenue Albert Lea

2:00 p.m. – Mankato Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty speak at the deployment ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry. Thirty members of the unit are being deployed to support the Kosovo International Security Force for one year.

Mankato National Guard Armory 100 Martin Luther King Dr Mankato

6:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesotans’

Military Appreciation Fund Recognition Event.

Historic Fort Snelling Visitors Center 200 Tower Avenue Saint Paul

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Tuesday, July 17

8:00 a.m. – Volk Field, WI Governor Tim Pawlenty, Secretary of the Army

Peter Geren and Lieutenant General Clyde Vaughn, Director, Army National Guard, welcome home approximately 250 returning members of the Minnesota National Guard's 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division at Volk Field, Wisconsin. In order to gain access to the military base, media must have registered in advance.

***All media must arrive at the front gate of

Volk Field by 8:00 a.m. tomorrow morning***

Volk Field 100 Independence Drive Camp Douglas, WI

3:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Tim Pawlenty and DNR

Commissioner Mark Holsten announce plans to create a new Minnesota State Park.

Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung July 17 2007 (651) 296-0001


Wednesday, July 18


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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, July 19

Thursday, July 19


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Public Events Schedule for Friday, July 20 though Monday, July 23

National Governors Association Annual Meeting

Friday, July 20

9:00 a.m. CDT – MSP Airport Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota” live from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. WCCO 830 AM.

Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Lindbergh Terminal

Saturday, July 21

11:00 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty, Governor Janet

Napolitano, Chair of the National Governors Association and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm hold a press conference to kick off the National Governors Association Annual Meeting.

Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus 715 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 2:30 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty, Governor Janet

Napolitano, Chair of the National Governors Association, Randall L. Stephenson, Chairman and CEO of AT&T and Dr. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google speak at the National Governors Association Annual Meeting Opening Plenary Session.


Grand Traverse Resort Governors’ Hall A, B, C and D 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

8:30 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty tours the State of

Michigan training ship at the Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Maritime Academy.

Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus 715 East Front Street Traverse City, MI

Sunday, July 22

7:00 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty participates in the

National Governors Association Interdenominational Worship Service.

Grand Traverse Resort Plaza 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

9:30 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty attends the NGA Annual

Meeting Special Session on Postsecondary Education.


1:00 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty attends the Governors-

Only Lunch and Business Session. Grand Traverse Resort Governors’ Hall E 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

Monday, July 23

7:30 a.m. EDT – C-SPAN Governor Pawlenty appears on C-SPAN’s (6:30 a.m. CDT) “Washington Journal.”


Napolitano, Chair of the National


Governors Association, speak at the Annual Meeting Closing Plenary Session. Near the end of the meeting, Governor Pawlenty will assume the role of Chair of the National Governors Association for 2007-08 and will unveil his Chair’s Initiative. Media availability to immediately follow.


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, July 21 though Monday, July 23

National Governors Association Annual Meeting

Saturday, July 21

11:00 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty, Governor Janet Napolitano, Chair of the National Governors Association and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm hold a press conference to kick off the National Governors Association Annual Meeting.

Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus 715 East Front Street Traverse City, MI 2:30 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty, Governor Janet

Napolitano, Chair of the National Governors Association, Randall L. Stephenson, Chairman and CEO of AT&T and Dr. Eric Schmidt, Chairman and CEO of Google speak at the National Governors Association Annual Meeting Opening Plenary Session.


8:30 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty tours the State of

Michigan training ship at the Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Maritime Academy.


MEDIA ADVISORY


Northwestern Michigan College Great Lakes Campus 715 East Front Street Traverse City, MI

Sunday, July 22

7:00 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty participates in the

National Governors Association Interdenominational Worship Service.

Grand Traverse Resort Plaza 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

9:30 a.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty attends the NGA Annual

Meeting Special Session on Postsecondary Education.


1:00 p.m. EDT – Traverse City, MI Governor Pawlenty attends the Governors-

Only Lunch and Business Session. Grand Traverse Resort Governors’ Hall E 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

Monday, July 23

7:30 a.m. EDT – C-SPAN Governor Pawlenty appears on C-SPAN’s (6:30 a.m. CDT) “Washington Journal.”


Napolitano, Chair of the National Governors Association, speak at the Annual Meeting Closing Plenary Session. Near the end of the meeting, Governor Pawlenty will assume the role of Chair of the National Governors Association for 2007-08 and will unveil his Chair’s Initiative. Media availability to immediately follow.

Grand Traverse Resort Governors’ Hall A, B, C and D


100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd Traverse City, MI

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Tuesday, July 24

9:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss his National Governors Association Chair’s initiative - Securing a Clean Energy Future.


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Wednesday, July 25

10:00 a.m. – Oak Park Heights Governor Pawlenty speaks at the grand opening of

Xcel Energy’s Allen S. King power plant.

Allen S. King Plant 1103 King Plant Road Oak Park Heights

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Friday, July 27

9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty host “Good Morning, Minnesota.” The show will include an announcement about a company that has chosen the Twin Cities as its North American headquarters. WCCO 830 AM.

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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, July 28

Saturday, July 28

8:15 a.m. – Fox News Channel Governor Pawlenty appears on “Fox & Friends

Weekend” to discuss his role as Chair of the National Governors Association and his Securing a Clean Energy Future initiative.

8:00 p.m. – Wayzata Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Smile Network

International Benefit. Northrup House

426 Ferndale Road South Wayzata

Sunday, July 29


Monday, July 30 No public events scheduled.

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Public Events Schedule for Monday, July 30 through

Tuesday, July 31

Monday, July 30

6:00 p.m. – TPT-TV Governor Pawlenty appears on “The News Hour with Jim Lehrer” to discuss funding for the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

Tuesday, July 31

8:00 a.m. – Little Falls Governor Tim Pawlenty, Commissioner of Agriculture Gene Hugoson and Perry Aasness, USDA Farm Service Agency executive director for Minnesota will tour a dairy and corn farm to view affects of the recent drought in Central Minnesota. The Governor will meet with state and federal officials and farmers to discuss how the drought is affecting farming operations throughout the region. Following the tour, the Governor will hold media availability with reporters at the farm.

Ron Hourscht Farm 8926 165th Street Little Falls

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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, August 1

Wednesday, August 1

10:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Tim Pawlenty and Veterans Affairs

Commissioner Clark Dyrud hold a news conference to announce a first-of-its-kind program to assist Minnesota veterans and their family members.


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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung August 1, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Thursday, August 2

Thursday, August 2

7:00 p.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Twins Ballpark

Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Twins Ballpark construction site 7th Street North at 3rd Avenue N Minneapolis

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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, August 7

Tuesday, August 7

12:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty meets with members of the

New London American Legion as they tour the Minnesota World War II Veterans Memorial.

State Capitol South Mall Adjacent to the Veterans Service Building 20 W. 12th Street Saint Paul

2:45 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty, Lt. Governor Molnau, Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak and other officials hold media availability following a meeting at the Governor’s Office on the reconstruction of the I-35W bridge.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung August 7, 2007 (651) 296-0001


Wednesday, August 8

1:15 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the American

Coalition for Ethanol Conference and Trade Show. Governor Pawlenty will be receiving the American Coalition for Ethanol’s “President’s Award.”

Saint Paul RiverCentre Ballroom 4 175 West Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul

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Governor Pawlenty’s Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, August 5

Tuesday, August 5

12:30 p.m. -- Morgan Governor Pawlenty appears on the “Noontime Ag

Jamboree” on the Linder Farm Network at Farmfest.

Farmfest Forum Tent

Gilfillan Estates 28366 County Highway 13 Morgan

1:00 p.m. -- Morgan Governor Pawlenty speaks at Farmfest 2008: Your Minnesota Ag Connection.

Farmfest is an agricultural trade show in Redwood

County that features farming and ranching exhibits from top manufacturers and agricultural service providers. Farmfest 2008 will offer a variety of forums, seminars and demonstrations in addition to manufacturer exhibits.

Farmfest

Gilfillan Estates 28366 County Highway 13 Morgan

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, August 10

Friday, August 10

9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show,

“Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

10:30 a.m. – Minneapolis Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, Governor Pawlenty , Senator Coleman, Congressman Keith Ellison, Congressman John Kline and Congresswoman Betty McCollum hold a press conference to update the public on the progress of the I-35W reconstruction efforts. North end of bridge Secured bridge site perimeter 2nd Street SE, just east of 8th Avenue Minneapolis --30--


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, August 11 through

Monday, August 13

Saturday, August 11


Sunday, August 12


Monday, August 13


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Tuesday, August 14


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Wednesday, August 15

8:45 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

Department of Education’s 2007 Superintendents Conference. Superintendents, charter school directors, principals and curriculum directors will focus on preparing Minnesota students for today’s hyper-competitive economy. Saint Paul RiverCentre Ballrooms A-D 175 Kellogg Blvd West Saint Paul --30--


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Thursday, August 16


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Friday, August 17

7:00 a.m. – Stillwater Governor Pawlenty speaks at the opening

ceremonies for the Sergeant Bryan McDonough American Heroes Golf Classic Tournament. Oak Glen Golf Course North side of Clubhouse, near the 1st Tee Box 1599 McKusick Road Stillwater


“Good Morning, Minnesota.” The Governor will discuss new developments regarding plans for the reconstruction of the I-35W Bridge.

*NOTE: Television photographers wishing to come

to the studio should contact Brian McClung at (651) 343-5574 before 8:45 a.m. Friday.

830 WCCO AM Studio

Second Floor 625 Second Avenue South Minneapolis

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Monday, August 20

Saturday, August 18

10:30 a.m. – Mankato Governor Pawlenty attends the funeral for Army Staff Sergeant Jacob Thompson, who died in Iraq on August 6, 2007, in Baqubah, Iraq. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 632 South Broad Street Mankato

Sunday, August 19

11:30 a.m. – Paynesville Lt. Governor Molnau speaks at the “Fly-In, Drive-In Veterans Tribute” for Army Reservists from the 367th Engineering Battalion who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Paynesville Municipal Airport 1500 Airport Road Paynesville

Monday, August 20

12:00 p.m. – Golden Valley Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Governor's Summit on Healthy Minnesota Workplace Initiative. General Mills Headquarters 1 General Mills Blvd Golden Valley --30--





Tuesday, August 21


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11:00 a.m. – Fridley Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Medtronic

"Celebrating Leadership" Program. Medtronic World Headquarters Conservatory 710 Medtronic Drive Fridley --30--




Thursday, August 23


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Friday, August 24

Morning – SE Minnesota Governor Pawlenty, FEMA Administrator R.

David Paulison and Senator Norm Coleman tour flood damage in Southeastern Minnesota.

9:00 a.m. – Radio First Lady Mary Pawlenty hosts “Good Morning,

Minnesota” live from the Minnesota State Fair. WCCO 830 AM.

WCCO Radio Booth Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood

Streets State Fairgrounds

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Monday, August 27

Saturday, August 25

2:00 p.m. – Bemidji Governor Pawlenty speaks at the return ceremony for 33 members of the Bemidji-based Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry. The unit was deployed for 22 months in support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” which included a 16 month combat tour in Iraq.

Bemidji State University

Memorial Hall 1500 Birchmont Drive NE Bemidji

Sunday, August 26

No public events scheduled. Monday, August 27

10:15 a.m. – Winona Lt. Governor Molnau, Commissioner of Natural

Resources Mark Holsten, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Commissioner Tim Marx and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Commissioner Brad Moore hold media availability prior to their meetings with local officials in flood stricken southeastern Minnesota. The meetings will focus on transportation, environment, housing and other flood recovery issues.

Winona County Government Center – Board Room 177 Main Street Winona


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Tuesday, August 28

10:15 a.m. – Rochester Governor Pawlenty holds media availability

following his meeting with local officials on flood recovery efforts.

Regent Aviation Large Conference Room 7300 Brataas Drive Rochester

1:15 p.m. – Winona Governor Pawlenty holds media availability

following his meeting with local officials on flood recovery efforts.

Winona County Government Center Board Room 177 Main Street Winona

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Afternoon – State Fair Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty make radio and television appearances at the Minnesota State Fair.

Minnesota State Fair State Fairgrounds

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Thursday, August 30

11:00 a.m. – State Fair Governor Pawlenty speaks at the 2007

Outstanding Senior Citizens Awards.

Leinie Lodge Bandshell Cooper Street, across from the Food Building State Fairgrounds

Afternoon – State Fair Governor Pawlenty makes radio appearances at the Minnesota State Fair.


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Friday, August 31

9:00 a.m. – State Fair Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show

“Good Morning, Minnesota” live from the Minnesota State Fair. WCCO 830 AM.

WCCO Radio Booth

Carnes Avenue between Nelson & Underwood Streets

State Fairgrounds

10:30 a.m. – State Fair Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Bald Eagle Recovery Day Event. The Minnesota DNR will have several Bald Eagles on hand to celebrate the removal of the Bald Eagle from the endangered species list.

DNR Stage

Nelson Street, between Carnes & Judson Avenues State Fairgrounds

Midday – State Fair Governor Pawlenty makes TV appearances at the

Minnesota State Fair.


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, September 1 through

Tuesday, September 4

Saturday, September 1

No public events scheduled. Sunday, September 2

No public events scheduled. Monday, September 3 – Labor Day

No public events scheduled. Tuesday, September 4


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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung September 4, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, September 5

Wednesday, September 5

All Day – SE Minnesota Governor Pawlenty tours communities in SE

Minnesota impacted by flood.

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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, September 6

Thursday, September 6

10:00 a.m. – Moorhead Lt. Governor Carol Molnau attends the funeral for

Army Staff Sergeant Andrew P. Nelson, who died in Iraq on August 29, 2007.

Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church

218 10th Street S Moorhead

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, September 7

Friday, September 7



10:15 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds a press conference to announce his series of executive funding actions for SE Minnesota flood relief.


11:30 a.m. – Fort Snelling Governor Pawlenty attends the burial service for

Army Staff Sergeant Andrew P. Nelson, who died in Iraq on August 29, 2007.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery 12:00 p.m. – Mendota Heights Governor Pawlenty speaks at the third annual Tee

It Up for the Troops event. Mendakota Country Club

2075 Mendakota Drive Mendota Heights

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Public Events Schedule for Saturday September 8 through

Monday, September 10 Saturday, September 8


No public events scheduled. Monday, September 10

11:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty and leaders from Allina

Hospitals & Clinics, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners and Medica announce a new public-private partnership that will improve patient care, safety and efficiency.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital Heart Hospital Main Lobby 800 East 28th Street Minneapolis

7:30 p.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

Business Partnership Annual Dinner. Minneapolis Convention Center

Ballroom A 1301 2nd Avenue S

Minneapolis

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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, September 11


9:00 a.m. – Nisswa Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

Association of County Veterans Service Officers Fall Conference.

Grand View Lodge Norway Room

23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa

6:30 p.m. – Owatonna Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Steele County &

Owatonna Exchange Clubs “Field of Honor” Ceremony on 9/11. Nearly one-thousand U.S. flags will be posted to commemorate the lives of American heroes - veterans, police officers, firefighters, and other loved ones.

Owatonna Regional Airport 3400 West Frontage Road Owatonna

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9:00 a.m. – Nisswa Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

Association of County Veterans Service Officers Fall Conference.

Grand View Lodge Norway Room

23521 Nokomis Avenue Nisswa

6:30 p.m. – Owatonna Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Steele County &

Owatonna Exchange Clubs “Field of Honor” Ceremony on 9/11. Nearly one-thousand U.S. flags will be posted to commemorate the lives of American heroes - veterans, police officers, firefighters, and other loved ones.

Owatonna Regional Airport 3400 West Frontage Road Owatonna

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2:00 p.m. EDT – Washington, DC Governor Pawlenty will hold a news

conference to outline the goals and strategy of his NGA chair’s initiative Securing a Clean Energy Future and to unveil the initiative’s new web site. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman and Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius will be on hand to announce a state-federal partnership between the NGA and the DOE that will further the initiative’s goals.

National Press Club Edward R. Murrow Room 529 14th Street NW Washington, DC

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6:30 p.m. – Bloomington Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

National Guard’s 1/34th Brigade Troops Battalion Return Ceremony. The unit was deployed for 22 months, including a 16 month tour in Iraq, making it the longest deployed unit in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Approximately 300 members of the unit will be on hand for the ceremony. Bloomington Sheraton Hotel Center & West Ballroom 7800 Normandale Boulevard Bloomington

Monday, September 17


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Morning – Washington, DC Governor Pawlenty and Health and Human

Services Secretary Michael Leavitt meet to discuss SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program) funding.

10:30 a.m. EDT – Washington, DC Governor Pawlenty delivers the keynote

address at the third annual “Creating a 21st Century Medicaid System” conference hosted by the Center for Health Transformation.

Mayflower Hotel Grand Ballroom 1127 Connecticut Avenue NW Washington, DC

Afternoon – Washington, DC Governor Pawlenty and Sen. Chuck Grassley

(R-Iowa), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, meet to discuss SCHIP funding.

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9:30 a.m. – Eveleth Governor Pawlenty, Steel Dynamics Chairman

& CEO Keith Busse and Naoya (Nick) Kobayashi, General Manager, International Operations, Iron Unit Division, Kobe Steel, Ltd. will announce a positive development in the Mesabi Nugget project.

Iron Range Resources Administration Building 4261 Hwy 53 South

Eveleth, MN

To join a conference call, dial 1-800-779-8493 (toll free). For security reasons, the operator will ask for the “LEADER’S” name and the “PASSCODE.” You will be placed on music hold until the conference call starts and will be instructed on how to participate.

LEADER: GOVERNOR PAWLENTY

PASSCODE: GOVERNOR

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9:00 a.m. – Grand Rapids Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show

“Good Morning, Minnesota” live from Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge. WCCO 830 AM.

Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge Lobby 37584 Otis Lane Grand Rapids

11:15 a.m. – Grand Rapids Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Iron Range

Resources and Blandin Foundation’s “Seizing Opportunity: Forestry & the BioEconomy” Conference.

Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge Large Conference Room 37584 Otis Lane Grand Rapids

11:45 a.m. – Grand Rapids Governor Pawlenty holds media availability

following his speech.

Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge 37584 Otis Lane Grand Rapids

1:00 p.m. – Lake Vermillion Governor Pawlenty, DNR Commissioner Mark

Holsten and Courtland Nelson, Director of DNR Parks and Recreation, tour the proposed site for Lake Vermillion State Park.

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NOTE - Media planning on attending the tour must meet at the Stuntz Bay boat landing no later than 12:45 p.m. Soudan Underground Mine State Park Stunz Bay boat landing 1379 Stuntz Bay Road Soudan

2:15 p.m. – Soudan Governor Pawlenty hosts a town hall meeting with local officials and stakeholder groups to discuss his proposal for the Lake Vermillion State Park .

Breitung Township Fire Hall 33 First Avenue Soudan

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8:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty presents the Silver Star to

Staff Sergeant Chad Malmberg of the Minnesota National Guard’s A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry. Staff Sgt. Malmberg is the first Minnesotan since World War II to earn the Silver Star, the fourth highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces.

Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 Kellogg Blvd. W Saint Paul Sunday, September 23

1:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the return ceremony

for 80 members of the Minnesota National Guard’s Company B, 2-211 General Support Aviation Battalion, who returned from Iraq on August 18 after a 16 month deployment.

Highland Park Pavilion

Montreal Avenue and Antonio Drive Saint Paul

Monday, September 24


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8:30 a.m. – Brownsdale Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner McElroy

will unveil the Governor’s new Greater Minnesota economic development initiative. This is the first major initiative that the Governor is proposing for the 2008 legislative session.

Akkerman Manufacturing

58256 266th Street Brownsdale

10:15 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner McElroy



12:00 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner McElroy


Wilkie-Sanderson 1010 N. Summit Avenue Sauk Rapids --more--


2:15 p.m. – East Grand Forks Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner McElroy will unveil the Governor’s new Greater Minnesota economic development initiative. This is the first major initiative that the Governor is proposing for the 2008 legislative session.

Hawks Manufacturing 833 Gateway Drive N.E. East Grand Forks --30--







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11:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds a news conference to

announce the new Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health.

Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul 12:00 p.m. – Fridley Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty address participants of the Governor’s upcoming trade mission to India. More than 40 Minnesota business leaders will accompany the Governor on visits to New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai from October 20 through October 27, 2007.

Medtronic World Headquarters Building 4

710 Medtronic Parkway Fridley

3:00 p.m. – Fort McCoy, WI Governor Pawlenty speaks at the deployment

ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard’s 851st Vertical Engineer Company. This will be the second time the 191 member unit has been deployed to Iraq.

Parade Field

Fort McCoy, WI --30--








10:00 a.m. – Lake Elmo First Lady Mary Pawlenty speaks to fifth graders about the three branches of government, providing a special emphasis on the judiciary, at Lake Elmo Elementary School.

Lake Elmo Elementary School

11030 Stillwater Blvd Lake Elmo

11:00 a.m. – Stillwater First Lady Mary Pawlenty speaks to fifth and

sixth graders about the three branches of government, providing a special emphasis on the judiciary, at Rutherford Elementary School.

Rutherford Elementary School

115 Rutherford Road Stillwater --30--





Monday, October 1 Saturday, September 29

2:00 p.m. – Wabasha Governor Pawlenty speaks at the National Eagle

Center Dedication Ceremony. National Eagle Center

152 Main Street Wabasha

8:30 p.m. – Fargo, ND Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota

National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 136th Infantry Combined Arms Battalion “Bearcat” Welcome Home Ceremony.

Fargo Air National Guard Base Hector Field 1400 28th Avenue N Fargo, ND

Sunday, September 30


Monday, October 1

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung October 1, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, October 2

Tuesday, October 2

8:00 p.m. - Bloomington Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Green Building Council - Mississippi Headwaters Chapter Annual Banquet.

Quality Bicycle Products

6400 West 105th Street Bloomington --30--




Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, October 3

Wednesday, October 3

9:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty, DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten, members of The Nature Conservancy’s Board of Directors and legislators hold a news conference to announce Minnesota’s largest forest conservation project in a decade.


1:45 p.m. – Anoka Governor Pawlenty announces two appointments

to the 10th Judicial District, Anoka County bench. Anoka County Government Center 2100 3rd Avenue Anoka --30--




Public Events Schedule for Thursday, October 4

Thursday, October 4

9:30 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Pan African Trade and Investment Summit.

University of Minnesota Humphrey Institute Auditorium 301 19th Ave South Minneapolis

11:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds a news conference to announce the appointment of three judges to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul

4:00 p.m. – Minneapolis Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell and Governor Pawlenty speak at the grand opening of the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center.

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, October 5

Friday, October 5

9:00 a.m. – Alexandria Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show,

“Good Morning, Minnesota” live from the Travelers Inn Restaurant in Alexandria. WCCO 830 AM.

Travelers Inn Restaurant 511 Broadway Street Alexandria

10:15 a.m. – Alexandria Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to the 7th Judicial District, Douglas County bench. Douglas County Courthouse Courtroom A 305 Eighth Avenue West Alexandria

11:45 a.m. – Detroit Lakes Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to the 7th Judicial District, Becker County bench. Becker County Courthouse Upstairs Courtroom, Third Floor 915 Lake Avenue Detroit Lakes

1:45 p.m. – Cloquet Governor Pawlenty speaks at the SEED Regional Conference. SEED is the Governor’s new initiative that focuses on expanding Greater Minnesota’s small business base. Cloquet City Hall City Council Chambers 1307 Cloquet Avenue Cloquet


3:30 p.m. – Brainerd Governor Pawlenty announces two appointments

to the 9th Judicial District, Crow Wing County bench. Crow Wing County Judicial Center Courtroom #1 213 Laurel Street Brainerd

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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, October 6 through

Monday, October 8

Saturday, October 6

8:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Governor’s Cup Event honoring Minnesota’s first responders.

State Capitol grounds John Ireland Blvd. & 12th St. West Saint Paul

Sunday, October 7


Monday, October 8

9:30 a.m. – Little Falls Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to the 7th Judicial District, Morrison County bench. Morrison County Courthouse Courtroom #2 213 First Avenue SE Little Falls

10:00 a.m. – Little Falls Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Central Minnesota SEED Regional Conference. SEED is the Governor’s new initiative that focuses on expanding Greater Minnesota’s small business base. Initiative Foundation 405 First St SE Little Falls --30--




Updated Public Events Schedule for Monday, October 8

Monday, October 8

7:30 a.m. – Owatonna Governor Pawlenty tours parts of Owatonna

affected by recent flooding after meeting with local officials.

Media planning on following the tour should meet

at the Owatonna Degner Regional Airport by 7:15 am. The tour will visit the southeastern part of Owatonna, in the area of Clover Lane SE.

Owatonna Degner Regional Airport 3400 West Frontage Road Owatonna

8:15 a.m. – Owatonna Governor Pawlenty holds brief media availability

following tour of flood affected areas of Owatonna. Owatonna Degner Regional Airport 3400 West Frontage Road Owatonna

9:55 a.m. – Little Falls Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the 7th Judicial District, Morrison County bench. Morrison County Courthouse Courtroom #2 213 First Avenue SE Little Falls

10:25 a.m. – Little Falls Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Central Minnesota SEED Regional Conference. SEED is the Governor’s new initiative that focuses on expanding Greater Minnesota’s small business base.

Initiative Foundation


405 First St SE Little Falls --30--





Tuesday, October 9

1:30 p.m. EDT – Washington, DC Governor Pawlenty attends the National

Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) quarterly meeting. The Governor is a member of the NIAC.

National Press Club

529 14th St NW Washington, DC

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11:30 a.m. – CNBC Governor Pawlenty appears on CNBC’s “Power

Lunch” to discuss a broad range of issues.

1:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and representatives from the Minnesota National Guard and TriWest hold a news conference to announce a mental health pilot project with TriWest Healthcare Alliance to support veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul

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Thursday, October 11

8:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Association of

Independent Corrugated Converters meeting. Minneapolis Hilton Grand Ballroom 1001 Marquette Avenue South Minneapolis

10:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty and Commissioner of

Education Alice Seagren speak about education issues at an all school assembly at Patrick Henry High School. Patrick Henry High School 4320 Newton Avenue North Minneapolis

12:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the State Managers

Conference. Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul --30--




Public Events Schedule for Friday, October 12

Friday, October 12



12:00 p.m. – Benson Governor Pawlenty speaks at the grand opening of the FibroMinn power plant, the first power plant in the nation to use poultry waste as its main source of fuel. The Governor highlighted the city of Benson in his 2006 State of the State Address for innovative ideas such as FibroMinn. FibroMinn 900 Industry Drive Benson

3:30 p.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the “Celebration of

the Legacy of Control Data Corporation.” Minneapolis Convention Center Ballroom A 1301 2nd Avenue South Minneapolis --30--





Monday, October 15

Saturday, October 13

No public events scheduled. Sunday, October 14


Monday, October 15

1:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty attends the State Board of

Investment meeting. State Capitol Room 123 Saint Paul

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Tuesday, October 16







12:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds a news conference

before he departs to lead a 10-day trade mission to India. Prior to travelling to India, the Governor will stop in Shanghai, China for events on Friday. He will then meet up with the 73-member delegation in New Delhi for events there, in Bangalore and Mumbai.

Additional information about the State of Minnesota

Mission to India can be found online at http://www.exportminnesota.com/minnesota-india.html. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Mezzanine Level (overlooking ticketing), near Gold Parking Ramp skyway entrance

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, October 19 through

Saturday, October 27 – State of Minnesota Mission to India Note: All times listed are local, times and events are subject to change

Friday, October 19

9:30 a.m. – Shanghai, China Governor Pawlenty visits China’s only Best Buy store, where he will present computer equipment donated by Best Buy to a school in Shaanxi Province, Minnesota’s sister-province, to commemorate the 25th anniversary the Minnesota- Shaanxi sister-state agreement. Best Buy Shanghai, China



Sunday, October 21

1:00 p.m. – Agra, India Governor Pawlenty, First Lady Mary Pawlenty and members of the Minnesota delegation visit the Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal Agra, India

Monday, October 22

10:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

delegation will be welcomed by senior officials of the U.S. Embassy.

Hyatt Regency – Ballroom I New Delhi, India


10:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the Holy Cross

Social Services Centre, an orphanage that is working with the Children’s Home Society – a Minnesota based adoption agency.

Holy Cross Social Services Centre New Delhi, India


delegation attend the “Doing Business in India” briefing by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the premier business advocacy group promoting trade and investment between the U.S. and India.

Hyatt Regency Ballroom I New Delhi, India

12:30 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation attend a networking luncheon hosted by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), a leading trade association representing many of India’s top businesses.

Hyatt Regency Ballroom II & III New Delhi, India

2:00 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to

discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.


7:00 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty, First Lady Mary Pawlenty

and the Minnesota delegation attend a networking reception at the U.S. Embassy hosted Honorable David Mulford, U.S. Ambassador to India.

U.S. Ambassador’s Residence - Roosevelt House American Embassy New Delhi, India


Tuesday, October 23

8:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.

Star News

1st Floor Central Wing, Thapar House, 124 Janpath

New Delhi, India

9:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty and business delegates visit the Fortis Flt. Lt. Rjan Dhall Hospital to examine healthcare delivery in India and to explore opportunities for collaboration with Minnesota companies.

Fortis Flt. Lt. Rjan Dhall Hospital New Delhi, India

11:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with Sh. J.K. Mittal, Chair of the Central Adoption Resource Authority, to promote Minnesota as a willing partner in adopting Indian children.

Central Adoption Resource Authority New Delhi, India

11:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty announces a Minnesota-India sister-state partnership agreement. The Governor and his counterpart from Minnesota’s India sister-state will sign the agreement.



and the Minnesota delegation visit the Dilli Haat Craft Bazaar, marketplace and showpiece of traditional Indian culture featuring rural life and folk art. Many of the vendors are women from rural India who received micro loans from USAID and others to start their businesses in order to support their families.

Dilli Haat Craft Bazaar New Delhi, India



8:30 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation attend a briefing by the U.S. Commercial Service on developments and opportunities in the Bangalore region.

The Leela Palace Royal Ballroom Bangalore, India

9:30 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

delegation attend the “Doing Business in India: A Minnesota Perspective” presentation. A panel of four business leaders representing Minnesota companies doing business in India - 3M, General Mills, Seal Tech, and ADC - will provide an overview of their activities and share their insights on doing business in India.


10:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty attends the ribbon

cutting ceremony for the Spastics Society of Karnataka’s (SSK) new technology training center. SSK is an organization that provides training and resources for disabled children and their families.

Spastics Society of Karnataka Bangalore, India


delegation take part in two roundtable discussions to discuss “Doing Business in India: A Minnesota Perspective.”

The Leela Palace Diya Room & Kamal Room Bangalore, India

12:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty delivers the keynote address at

the Business Networking Luncheon hosted by the Karnataka Chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce and India's National Association of Software and Service Companies.

The Leela Palace - Grand Ballroom Bangalore, India


2:00 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to


The Leela Palace Grand Ballroom Bangalore, India

3:00 p.m. – Bangalore, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty presents Narayana Hrudyalaya Hospital with a heart valve donated by St. Jude Medical. The First Lady will also meet with hospital staff and children assisted by the Childrens HeartLink program.

Narayana Hrudyalaya Hospital Bangalore, India

3:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty meets with Karnataka

Governor Rameshwar Thakur.

Raj Bhavan Bangalore, India

4:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

delegation tour the IBM Center and are briefed on the company’s activities in India by IBM executives.

IBM Center Bangalore, India

7:00 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty host a networking reception for the Minnesota delegation.


8:45 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty holds a conference call for (10:15 a.m. CDT, same day) Minnesota reporters. Details to be announced at a

later date.




delegation visit the headquarters of Wipro Technologies.

No 72, Keonics Electronic City Hosur Road Bangalore, India

9:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty participates in the lamp

lighting ceremony for the Priyanka Child Life Center at Manipal Hospital.

Manipal Hospital Priyanka Child Life Center Bangalore, India

10:30 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty visits 3M India. This event is closed to the media.

2:45 p.m. – Surat, India Governor Pawlenty tours the Essar Group Hazira

Steel Mill. The Essar Group is in the process of purchasing Minnesota Steel. This event is closed to the media.

Friday, October 26

8:30 a.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

delegation attend the “Doing Business in India: The Mumbai Perspective” presentation by the U.S. Commercial Service and local partners. U.S. Consul General in Mumbai, Mr. Michael Owen, will officially welcome the delegation to Mumbai prior to the presentation.

Hilton Towers Hotel Regal Ballroom I Mumbai, India

9:00 a.m. – Mumbai, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty speaks to students at

the American School of Bombay. The First Lady will also oversee a donation of Starkey Labs hearing aids to Save the Children India, which provides training to speech and hearing impaired children.

American School of Bombay Mumbai, India


11:00 a.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty meets with representatives from Suzlon Wind Energy, which owns a wind blade manufacturing facility in Pipestone, MN. The meeting is closed to the media.

12:30 p.m. – Mumbai , India Governor Pawlenty delivers the keynote address at

the Business Networking Luncheon hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Hilton Towers Hotel

Regal Ballrooms II & III Mumbai, India

2:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to


Hilton Towers Hotel Regal Ballroom Mumbai, India

2:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with children

who are being fitted for free hearing aids courtesy of the Starkey Foundation.

Intercontinental Hotel Mumbai, India

3:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

delegation meet with the Tata Group, India’s largest private sector conglomerate with over 98 companies in seven business sectors. Tata Consulting Services (TCS), part of the Tata Group, has approximately 1,000 employees in Minnesota.

TCS House Raveline Street Mumbai, India

7:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Tim Pawlenty, First Lady Mary Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation attend a networking reception hosted by U.S. Consul General - Mumbai, Mr. Michael Owen.

U.S. Consulate - Mumbai 78 Bhulabhai Desai Road

Mumbai, India



12:30 p.m. CDT – MSP Airport Governor Pawlenty holds media availability upon returning from Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.

Note: Time is approximate.


Baggage Claim across from Carousel 3

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Sunday, October 21



Monday, October 22




10:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the Holy Cross Social Services Centre, an orphanage that is working with the Children’s Home Society – a Minnesota based adoption agency.



delegation attend the “Doing Business in India” briefing by the U.S.-India Business Council


(USIBC), the premier business advocacy group promoting trade and investment between the U.S. and India.










Tuesday, October 23

8:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to


Star News


New Delhi, India

9:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty and business delegates visit the Fortis Flt. Lt. Rjan Dhall Hospital to examine healthcare delivery in India and


to explore opportunities for collaboration with Minnesota companies.








Dilli Haat Craft Bazaar New Delhi, India Wednesday, October 24


delegation attend a briefing by the U.S. Commercial Service on developments and opportunities in the Bangalore region.



delegation attend the “Doing Business in India: A Minnesota Perspective” presentation. A panel of four business leaders representing Minnesota


companies doing business in India - 3M, General Mills, Seal Tech, and ADC - will provide an overview of their activities and share their insights on doing business in India.

















CANCELED 3:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty meets with Karnataka

Governor Rameshwar Thakur. Note: Governor Rameshwar Thakur has been called

to New Delhi on business and will be unable to meet with Governor Pawlenty.


4:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation tour the IBM Center and are briefed on the company’s activities in India by IBM executives.






later date. Thursday, October 25






Manipal Hospital


Priyanka Child Life Center Bangalore, India




Friday, October 26







11:00 a.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty meets with representatives

from Suzlon Wind Energy, which owns a wind blade manufacturing facility in Pipestone, MN. The meeting is closed to the media.



Hilton Towers Hotel



2:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.










Mumbai, India






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Friday, October 19

9:30 a.m. – Shanghai, China Governor Pawlenty visits China’s only Best Buy store, where he will present computer equipment donated by Best Buy to a school in Shaanxi Province, Minnesota’s sister-province, to commemorate the 25th anniversary the Minnesota- Shaanxi sister-state agreement. Best Buy Shanghai, China



Sunday, October 21



Monday, October 22





10:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the Holy Cross

Social Services Centre, an orphanage that is working with the Children’s Home Society – a Minnesota based adoption agency.



delegation attend the “Doing Business in India” briefing by the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC), the premier business advocacy group promoting trade and investment between the U.S. and India.











Tuesday, October 23

8:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.

Star News


New Delhi, India









Dilli Haat Craft Bazaar New Delhi, India























3:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty meets with Karnataka










later date.












Friday, October 26








11:00 a.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty meets with representatives from Suzlon Wind Energy, which owns a wind blade manufacturing facility in Pipestone, MN. The meeting is closed to the media.



Hilton Towers Hotel













Mumbai, India







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Public Events Schedule for Monday, October 22 through


Monday, October 22

10:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the Holy Cross Social Services Centre, an orphanage that is working with the Children’s Home Society – a Minnesota based adoption agency.


10:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation will be welcomed by senior officials of the U.S. Embassy.


ADDITION 11:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty meets with U.S. Ambassador

David Mulford.

American Embassy New Delhi, India




CANCELED 2:00 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to

discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India. CANCELED


2:30 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty meets with India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry Kamal Nath.

Ministry of Commerce & Industry New Delhi, India


and the Minnesota delegation attend a networking reception at the U.S. Embassy hosted Honorable David Mulford, U.S. Ambassador to India. (please note time change)


Tuesday, October 23

8:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to


Star News


New Delhi, India


















10:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty attends the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Spastics Society of Karnataka’s (SSK) new technology training center. SSK is an organization that provides training and resources for disabled children and their families.
















Note: Governor Rameshwar Thakur has been called to New Delhi on business and will be unable to meet with Governor Pawlenty.


4:30 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation tour the IBM Center and are briefed on the company’s activities in India by IBM executives.















2:45 p.m. – Surat, India Governor Pawlenty tours the Essar Group Hazira Steel Mill. The Essar Group is in the process of purchasing Minnesota Steel. This event is closed to the media.

Friday, October 26











Hilton Towers Hotel






2:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with children who are being fitted for free hearing aids courtesy of the Starkey Foundation.







Mumbai, India






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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, October 23 through


Tuesday, October 23


Fortis Flt. Lt. Rjan Dhall Hospital New Delhi, India UPDATED

9:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India. This will be the best opportunity for journalists in New Delhi to interview the Governor during the trade mission. (Please note time and location change)

Hyatt Regency New Delhi, India

11:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with Sh. J.K.

Mittal, Chair of the Central Adoption Resource Authority, to promote Minnesota as a willing partner in adopting Indian children.



11:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty and Harayana Chief Minister Hooda sign an historic sister-state partnership agreement.


1:00 p.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds a media availability following the Minnesota-Harayana sister-state partnership agreement signing ceremony.

Hyatt Regency Mayfair Room New Delhi, India









The Leela Palace Royal Ballroom


Bangalore, India

10:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty attends the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Spastics Society of Karnataka’s (SSK) new technology training center. SSK is an organization that provides training and resources for disabled children and their families.
















Note: Governor Rameshwar Thakur has been called to New Delhi on business and will be unable to meet with Governor Pawlenty.


















Steel Mill. The Essar Group is in the process of


purchasing Minnesota Steel. This event is closed to the media.

Friday, October 26











Hilton Towers Hotel






2:00 p.m. – Mumbai, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with children who are being fitted for free hearing aids courtesy of the Starkey Foundation.







Mumbai, India






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Public Events Schedule for Monday, October 22 through


Tuesday, October 23


Fortis Flt. Lt. Rjan Dhall Hospital New Delhi, India UPDATED

9:30 a.m. – New Delhi, India Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to discuss the progress of Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India. (Please note time and location change)

Hyatt Regency New Delhi, India

11:00 a.m. – New Delhi, India First Lady Mary Pawlenty meets with Sh. J.K.

Mittal, Chair of the Central Adoption Resource Authority, to promote Minnesota as a willing partner in adopting Indian children.


















11:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation take part in two roundtable discussions to discuss “Doing Business in India: A Minnesota Perspective.”











Governor Rameshwar Thakur. Note: Governor Rameshwar Thakur has been called

to New Delhi on business and will be unable to meet with Governor Pawlenty.




















Friday, October 26












Hilton Towers Hotel














Mumbai, India






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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, October 24 through Saturday, October 27 – State of Minnesota Mission to India

Note: All times listed are local, times and events are subject to change.








cutting ceremony for the SSK new technology training center. SSK is an organization that provides training and resources for disabled children and their families.

SSK Bangalore, India


11:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation take part in two roundtable discussions to discuss “Doing Business in India: A Minnesota Perspective.”







The Leela Palace Bangalore, India










8:45 p.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty holds a conference call with (10:15 a.m. CDT, same day) Minnesota reporters to discuss the progress of

Minnesota’s first major trade mission to India.

To join the conference, dial 1-800-779-8493. For security reasons, the operator will ask for the “LEADERS” name and the “PASSCODE.” You will be placed on music hold until the conference call starts and will be instructed on how to participate. LEADER: GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY PASSCODE: GOVERNOR











Friday, October 26












Hilton Towers Hotel














Mumbai, India






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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, October 25 through Saturday, October 27 – State of Minnesota Mission to India

Note: All times listed are local, times and events are subject to change.


9:00 a.m. – Bangalore, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation visit the headquarters of Wipro Technologies.








Friday, October 26


delegation attend the “Doing Business in India: The Mumbai Perspective” presentation by the U.S. Commercial Service and local partners. U.S. Consul General in Mumbai, Mr. Michael Owen, will


officially welcome the delegation to Mumbai prior to the presentation.









Hilton Towers Hotel









delegation meet with the Tata Group, India’s largest private sector conglomerate with over 98 companies in seven business sectors. Tata


Consulting Services (TCS), part of the Tata Group, has approximately 1,000 employees in Minnesota.




Mumbai, India






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Saturday, October 27 – State of Minnesota Mission to India Note: All times listed are local, times and events are subject to change.

Friday, October 26

8:30 a.m. – Mumbai, India Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota delegation attend the “Doing Business in India: The Mumbai Perspective” presentation by the U.S. Commercial Service and local partners. U.S. Consul General in Mumbai, Mr. Michael Owen, will officially welcome the delegation to Mumbai prior to the presentation.










Hilton Towers Hotel Regal Ballrooms II & III Mumbai, India












Mumbai, India







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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung November 30, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Saturday, December 1 through

Monday, December 3 Saturday, December 1


Sunday, December 2


Monday, December 3

3:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the 2008 Republican

National Convention Media Tour.

For more information please contact the 2008 Republican National Convention at http://www.GOPConvention2008.com or call 651-467-2008.

Saint Paul RiverCentre/Xcel Arena Gate 1

199 Kellogg Blvd West Saint Paul

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Tuesday, October 30

1:45 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks at the ceremony

honoring Colonel Joe Kelly’s promotion to Brigadier General.

State Capitol Rotunda Saint Paul

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6:20 a.m. – KARE 11 Governor Pawlenty appears on “KARE 11 News

Sunrise” to discuss Minnesota’s Veterans Job Fair and to promote the national Hire Vets First campaign.

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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, November 7

Wednesday, November 7

1:30 p.m. – Governor Pawlenty, Chair, National Governor’s

Association; Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, co-chair, Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative; Bill Weihl member, Board of Directors, Climate Savers Computing initiative, Clean Energy Director, Google

Governor Pawlenty and the National Governor’s Association, as part of his Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative, will announce a major clean energy public-private partnership with Google and Intel Corporation.

Conference Call— To Join—Dial 1-800-927-0469 Please be prepared to provide the following

information to the operator to gain access to the conference call

Conference Number: 19726852 Conference Title: NGA Energy Efficiency

Announcement Organization: National Governor’s Association Host Name: Chris Cashman

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, November 2 through

Saturday, November 3 – 2007 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener

Friday, November 2

9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

6:30 p.m. – Hibbing Governor Pawlenty attends the 2007 Governor’s

Deer Hunting Opener’s Hunter Host Reception. The Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener is Saturday, November 3.

Hibbing Park Hotel

1402 East Howard Street Hibbing

Saturday, November 3

6:00 a.m. – Hibbing area Governor Pawlenty heads out to his deer stand.

11:30 a.m. – Hibbing Governor Pawlenty holds a news conference to

discuss his hunt. Time is approximate. Hibbing Park Hotel


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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, November 13 2007

Tuesday, November 13

10:15 a.m. EST – Washington, D.C. Governor Pawlenty, Chair of the National Governors Association, speaks at the opening plenary session of the Alliance to Save Energy’s “Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition.” (More information online at http://eeglobalforum.org/) This conference is being held to demonstrate to policymakers that energy efficiency is the cheapest, quickest, and cleanest resource for meeting the world’s ever-increasing demand for energy. Today’s achievements in energy efficiency as well as developing plans and commitments for a sustainable energy future will be highlighted.

Governor’s Pawlenty is leading a year-long initiative as NGA Chair, “Securing a Clean Energy Future,” focused on moving the United States toward a cleaner, more independent, more secure energy future.

Washington Convention Center Ballroom C 801 Mount Vernon Place NW




MEDIA ADVISORY Washington, D.C. 20001

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11:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty attends funeral services for

Officer Mark T. Bedard. Basilica of Saint Mary 88 North 17th Street

Minneapolis

1:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty attends Minnesota Board of Pardons hearing.

State Capitol Room 123 Saint Paul

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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, November 15

Thursday, November 15

10:00 a.m. – Milwaukee Governor Pawlenty co-chairs and speaks at the

Midwestern Governors Association Energy Summit. Pfister Hotel Grand Ballroom 424 E. Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee NOTE: The entire Summit can be watched live at http://www.wisconsineye.com/.

12:00 p.m. – Milwaukee Governor Pawlenty; Wisconsin Governor Jim

Doyle; South Dakota Governor Michael Rounds; Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich; Iowa Governor Chester Culver; Manitoba Premier Gary Doer and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm hold a press conference and conference call to discuss their historic energy summit. Reporters are invited to participate in the press conference via teleconference.

Call in number: 888-561-9044 Conference ID: 24663025

Pfister Hotel

Richard and Charles Rooms 424 E. Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, November 16

Friday, November 16



10:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty, officials from Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, local non-profits and lenders announce measures to assist homeowners facing foreclosure.

Lutheran Social Services

2485 Como Avenue Saint Paul

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung November 19, 2007, 2007 (651) 296-0001

***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Updated Public Events Schedule for today,

Monday, November 19, 2007 Monday, November 19 9:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and the Veterans Long Term

Care Commission announce recommendations and actions regarding the state’s veterans homes system. Governor's Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul

2:00 p.m. – Rochester Governor Pawlenty attends University of Rochester campus meeting with Rochester business, education and community leaders

University Square 111 South Broadway Room 419 Rochester

3:30 p.m. – Rochester Governor Pawlenty will meet with company

executives and local business leaders during a visit to Hylas, Inc.

Hylas, Inc. Rochester Technology Park 2900 43rd Street Northwest, #100 Rochester


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, November 17 through

Monday, November 19

Saturday, November 17

4:00 p.m. – Inver Grove Heights Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Welcome Home Ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard B Company 1-194 AR. Approximately 150 soldiers have returned after serving 12 months training Iraqi security forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Inver Hills Community College

2500 East 80th Street Inver Grove Heights

5:30 p.m. – Bloomington Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Minnesota Farm

Bureau Annual Meeting.

Sheraton Bloomington Hotel Grand Ballroom

7800 Normandale Road Bloomington

Sunday, November 18

No public events scheduled. Monday, November 19 9:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and the Veterans Long Term

Care Commission announce recommendations and actions regarding the state’s veterans homes system. Governor's Reception Room State Capitol


Saint Paul

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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, November 20

Tuesday, November 20


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Public Events Schedule for Saturday, November 3 through

Monday, November 5 Saturday, November 3

6:00 a.m. – Hibbing area Governor Pawlenty heads out to his deer stand.

11:30 a.m. – Hibbing Governor Pawlenty holds a news conference to

discuss his hunt. Time is approximate. Hibbing Park Hotel


Sunday, November 4


Monday, November 5


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Wednesday, November 21 10:00 a.m. -- Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty; Colleen Moriarty,

Executive Director of Hunger Solutions Minnesota; Steve Olson, Chief Operating Officer of Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and Gary Thurnau, President of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Associations will make the Governor’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation and announce the donation of turkey to food shelves, food banks and emergency meal programs across Minnesota in December.

State Capitol Governor’s Reception Room Saint Paul

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***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Updated Public Events Schedule for Thursday November 22

through Monday November 26, 2007


No Public Events Scheduled. Friday, November 23 9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty host the Governor’s weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

10:20 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty speak at the Minnesota Hmong New Year Celebration.

RiverCentre Roy Wilkins Auditorium 175 West Kellogg Boulevard Saturday, November 24 No Public Events Scheduled. Sunday, November 25 No Public Events Scheduled. Monday, November 26 6:15 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty will be lighting the Governor’s Residence


Christmas Tree on Monday, November 26. This year a 30-foot tall Balsam Fir tree was selected from the Chengwatana State Forest. It will be decorated with 4,000 lights. Media planning to attend must RSVP with McLean Donnelly at (651)296-0058 or [email protected]. Media will be permitted to videotape or shoot photos of the tree lighting from outside the Residence gates.

Governor’s Residence 1006 Summit Avenue Saint Paul

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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, November 27

Tuesday, November 27 8:30 a.m. – Hastings Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the First Judicial District, Dakota Country bench. Dakota Country Judicial Center Upper Level Ceremonial Courtroom 1560 Hwy 55 Hastings 10:00 a.m. – Chaska Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the First Judicial District, Carver County Bench.

Carver County Justice Center Main Level Courtroom # 1 604 East Street 4th Chaska 11:00 a.m. – Shakopee Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the First Judicial District, Scott County Bench.

Scott County Justice Center Second Floor Courtroom #3 200 4th Avenue Shakopee

1:00 p.m. – Faribault Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the Third Judicial District, Rice County bench. Rice County Court House Second Floor Courtroom #3 218 NW 3rd Street --more--


Faribault 3:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty announces an appointment to

the Minnesota Supreme Court.

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Wednesday, November 28 No Public Events Scheduled.

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Thursday, November 29 No Public Events Scheduled.

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Friday, November 30

9:00 a.m. – Radio First Lady Mary Pawlenty hosts the Governor’s

weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

2:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty holds media availability to

discuss the Department of Finance’s November forecast.

Governor’s Reception Room

State Capitol Saint Paul

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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, November 6 2007

Tuesday, November 5


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1:30 p.m. – Conference Call Governor Pawlenty, Chair, National Governors

Association; Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius, co-chair, Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative; Bill Weihl member, Board of Directors, Climate Savers Computing initiative, Clean Energy Director, Google

Governor Pawlenty and the National Governors Association, as part of his Securing a Clean Energy Future Initiative, will announce a major clean energy public-private partnership with Google and Intel Corporation.

Conference Call— To Join—Dial 1-800-927-0469 Please be prepared to provide the following

information to the operator to gain access to the conference call

Conference Number: 19726852 Conference Title: NGA Energy Efficiency

Announcement Organization: National Governors Association Host Name: Chris Cashman

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7:20 a.m. – Radio First Lady Mary Pawlenty is interviewed

by Dave Lee on WCCO Radio about the Minnesota Milk Producers and Midwest Dairy Association’s unveiling of the First Lady’s butter sculpture.

WCCO 830 AM

9:30 a.m. – Hastings Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Hastings

High School Veterans Day Program. Hastings High School 200 General Sieben Drive Hastings

11:00 a.m. – St. Paul Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty unveil the Minnesota Milk Producers and Midwest Dairy Association’s First Lady’s butter sculpture.

St. Paul RiverCentre

Ballrooms A/B St. Paul

11:15 a.m. – St. Paul Governor Pawlenty speaks regarding the

state of agricultural in Minnesota at the Agri-Growth Annual Meeting.

St. Paul RiverCentre Ballrooms A/B St. Paul

12:00 p.m. – St. Paul First Lady Mary Pawlenty will hold a

media availability at Agri-Growth Annual Meeting.

St. Paul RiverCenter Ballrooms A/B St. Paul

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Friday, November 9

9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

9:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Lieutenant Governor Molnau speaks at

the American Agri-Women National Convention.

Crown Plaza 11 East Kellogg Boulevard Saint Paul

9:30 a.m. – Saint Paul First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the

Lincoln Center Elementary School to teach students about democracy and the three braches of government. Lincoln Center Elementary School 357 9th Ave North South St. Paul

10:40 a.m. – Inver Grove Heights First Lady Mary Pawlenty visits the Pine Bend Elementary School to teach students about democracy and the three braches of government. Pine Bend Elementary School 9875 Inver Grove Heights Trail Inver Grove Heights

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MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Brian McClung December 3, 2007 (651) 296-0001

Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, December 4

Tuesday, December 4

9:00 a.m. – Eagan Governor Pawlenty speaks at the ribbon-cutting

ceremony at the Mendota Insurance Headquarters Open House.

2805 Dodd Road Suite 300 Eagan

12:30 p.m. – Andover Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Metro North

Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Courtyards of Andover 13545 Martin Street Andover 4:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and Rabbi Feller light the

State Capitol Menorah.

South Lawn State Capitol Saint Paul

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Updated: Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, December 5

Wednesday, December 5

9:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty participates in a meeting of the

State Executive Council and the State Board of Investment.

State Capitol

Room 123 Saint Paul 1:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and the Minnesota

Sesquicentennial Commission will announce the five communities selected by Minnesotans to serve as honorary, “Capitol for a Day” during the state’s 150th anniversary celebration in 2008. Representatives from the five communities will also be present.

State Capitol Governor’s Reception Room

Saint Paul 3:45 p.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty and Lieutenant Governor

Molnau speak at Minnesota’s Summit, co-hosted by the Minnesota Alliance with Youth and the Department of Education. They will present the Red Wagon Awards for individuals who have exhibited outstanding academic achievement, civic engagement and exemplary leadership.

Hyatt Regency Hotel

Nicollet Ballroom 1300 Nicollet Mall


Minneapolis 5:00 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty will light the Christmas Tree at the State Capitol. The Twin Cities Partners in Praise Girls Choir will sing seasonal carols, www.partnersinpraise.org. The Governor and First Lady will light the tree at 5:00 p.m.

State Capitol

West Wing landing/terrace (Next to steps leading up to the Governor’s Office)

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Public Events Schedule for Thursday, December 6

Thursday, December 6

9:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty; Mdewakanton Sioux Tribal

Chair Stanley Crooks, and Col. Mark Dunaski of the Minnesota State Patrol announce a donation from the Mdewakanton Sioux Community that will equip every Minnesota State Patrol squad with automatic external defibrillators.

State Capitol Governor’s Reception Room Saint Paul

11:00 a.m. – Bloomington Governor Pawlenty will attend funeral services for

Sergeant First Class John J. Tobiason, who died in Iraq on November 28, 2007.

Saint Bonaventure Catholic Church 901 East 90th Street Bloomington

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Public Events Schedule for Friday, December 7

Friday, December 7


“Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM. --30--




Public Events Schedule for Saturday December 9, through Monday

December 10 Saturday, December 8


Sunday, December 9 No public events scheduled.

Monday, December 10






Tuesday, December 11 8:00 a.m. – Anoka Governor Pawlenty; U.S. Deputy Secretary of

Transportation Thomas J. Barrett; Anoka County Commissioner Dan Erhart; U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison; State Representative Kathy Tingelstad; State Senator Don Betzold; Peter Bell, Metropolitan Council Chair; and other state and local officials will make a major funding announcement regarding the Northstar Commuter Rail project.

Anoka County Government Center

2100 Third Avenue Anoka

9:30 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty speaks at the Xcel Energy

1,000 Megawatt Wind celebration in Minneapolis. The event will mark the company’s announcement that it will achieve 1,000 megawatts of wind power capacity in its Minnesota system before the end of December.

Xcel Energy Lobby 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis

3:30 p.m. – Rochester Governor Pawlenty, Rochester Mayor Ardell

Brede and city officals participate in the Minnesota Bio-Business Center Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Minnesota Bio-Business Center

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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, December 12


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Thursday, December 13 8:15 a.m. EST – Tampa Governor Pawlenty speaks at the National

Governors Association Summit on Alternative Transportation Fuels and Vehicles. Governors and state government energy officials from around the country are attending the Summit. Tampa Intercontinental Hotel Bayshore Ballroom 1-2 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa

10:00 a.m. EST – Tampa Governor Tim Pawlenty, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer hold a press conference to announce alternative transportation polices, unveil a public-private partnership and release a formal Call to Action regarding Governor Pawlenty’s “Securing a Clean Energy Future” initiative. Tampa Intercontinental Hotel Westshore Room 4860 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa --30--





Friday, December 14 9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show,

“Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM. 1:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty will receive the March of

Dimes National Award for Excellence in Newborn Screening for Minnesota’s nation-leading efforts to identify treatable conditions immediately after birth. State Capitol Governor’s Reception Room Saint Paul

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Monday, December 17


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Tuesday, December 18 1:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty will speak at the French

Legion of Honor Awards Presentation to Minnesota World War II Veterans Merrill Burgstahler of Minnetonka and Walter Halloran of Rochester. The awards are considered a sign of gratitude for an invaluable contribution to the liberation of France during WWII. They will be presented by Mr. Alain Frecon, Honorary Consul of France in Minneapolis.

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Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, December 19

Wednesday, December 19 10:00 a.m. – Minneapolis Governor Pawlenty, Minnesota Housing Finance

Agency Commissioner Tim Marx and officials from non-profit and private sector partners participate in a “HeadingHome Minnesota” announcement regarding Minnesota’s plan to end chronic homelessness.

Camden Apartments 4643 Lyndale Avenue North Minneapolis

1:30 p.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty will speak and present awards

at the Minnesota National Guard Reintegration Awards Ceremony, which honors members of the military and civilians who have demonstrated tremendous commitment to the “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” reintegration efforts.

State Capitol

Governor’s Reception Room Saint Paul

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Friday, December 21 9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show,


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Monday, December 24


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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, December 25 and Wednesday,

December 26 Tuesday, December 25 – Christmas Day




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Friday, December 28 9:00 a.m. – Radio Governor Pawlenty and First Lady Mary

Pawlenty host his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota.” WCCO 830 AM.

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Monday, December 31


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Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, January 1 and Wednesday,

January 2 Tuesday, January 1 – New Year’s Day


Wednesday, January 2


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