STATE of MINNESOTA OFFICE of GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155
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STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 2, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Saturday, January 3 through Monday, January 5, 2004 Saturday, January 3, 2004 No public events scheduled Sunday, January 4, 2004 1:00 p.m. Governor Pawlenty joins Dave Lee to provide color commentary on WCCO-AM radio during the Minnesota Gophers basketball game versus Wofford. Monday, January 5, 2004 10:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty and Education Commissioner Cheri Pearson Yecke hold news conference to announce next piece of his education agenda for the 2004 legislative session. Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 5, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Tuesday, January 6, 2004 11:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty holds news conference in the Phillips neighborhood to make an announcement regarding the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center. Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation 3041 – 4th Ave. S. Minneapolis --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 7, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Wednesday, January 7, 2004 1:30 pm--- Governor Pawlenty, Housing Finance Commissioner Tim Marx, Corrections Commissioner Joan Fabian, Human Services Commissioner Kevin Goodno, and Congressman Jim Ramstad to hold news conference announcing the Governor’s plan to fight long-term homelessness. The group will first tour the Jackson Street Village facility and then hold the press conference. Media welcome on the tour. Jackson Street Village Community Center 1497 Jackson Street North Saint Paul (651) 558-5980 --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 7, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Thursday, January 8, 2004 6:30 a.m. Governor Pawlenty appears live on KARE-11 morning news with Tim McNiff and Kim Insley. 10:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty, Corrections Commissioner Joan Fabian, Public Safety Commissioner Rich Stanek, and Human Services Commissioner Kevin Goodno hold a news conference to discuss the administration’s criminal justice bonding proposal and sex offender system reform package. Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul 1:30 p.m. Governor Pawlenty swears in Representative-elect Scott Newman, newly elected in District 18A. (Note: Governor Pawlenty will not be available for questions.) Governor’s Reception Room State Capitol Saint Paul --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 8, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Friday, January 9, 2004 9:00 a.m. – Winona Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota,” live from KWNO Radio studios in Winona. 752 Bluffview Circle Winona 10:30 a.m. – Winona Governor Pawlenty holds press conference to announce higher education initiative. Winona State University Pasteur Hall (northeast connecting lobby) Winona 1:30 p.m. – Moorhead Governor Pawlenty holds press conference to announce higher education initiative. Minnesota State University-Moorhead 7th Avenue South & 11th Street South Hagen Hall, Room 110 Moorhead --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 9, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Saturday, January 10, through Monday, January 12, 2004 Saturday, December 10 No public events scheduled. Sunday, December 11 5:00 p.m. – Inver Grove Heights Governor Pawlenty takes part in Minnesota World War II Memorial fundraiser hockey game. Inver Grove Heights Veterans Memorial Arena 8055 Barbara Avenue Inver Grove Heights Monday, December 12 11:00 a.m. – Apple Valley Governor Pawlenty announces Minnesota Zoo 2004 bonding proposal. Minnesota Zoo Dolphin tank at Discovery Park 13000 Zoo Boulevard Apple Valley *NOTE: Media will be escorted by Zoo staff to film an up-close shot of the Governor feeding the dolphins. --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 12, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty delivers brief remarks at Minnesota National Guard 1256th Air Ambulance Medical Company deployment ceremony. Saint Paul Downtown Airport Holman Field Hangar 206 Airport Road St. Paul 11:45 a.m. – Anoka Governor Pawlenty holds press conference to announce 2004 transportation and transit bonding proposal. Anoka Government Center atrium 2100 3rd Avenue Anoka --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 13, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Wednesday, January 14, 2004 9:00 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty delivers brief remarks at the First Annual Governor’s Homeland Security Symposium. Saint Paul RiverCentre Grand Ballroom Section A 175 West Kellogg Boulevard St. Paul 11:30 a.m. – Saint Paul Governor Pawlenty and Finance Commissioner Dan McElroy hold press conference to announce the 2004 bonding proposal. Harold E. Stassen Revenue Building Skjegstad Room 600 North Robert Street St. Paul --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 14, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Thursday, January 15 and Friday, January 16, 2004 Saint Paul – On Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th, Governor Pawlenty will be in Washington, DC to attend a meeting of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), to which President Bush appointed him. The Governor will be meeting with representatives of the Food and Drug Administration to discuss prescription drug importation. In addition, he has meetings with staff at the White House to discuss issues important to Minnesota. Governor Pawlenty will hold a conference call from Washington, DC at 8:00 a.m. central standard time on Friday, January 16th. A separate media advisory will be released with call-in information. The Governor’s Friday radio show, “Good Morning Minnesota” on WCCO-AM will be hosted this week by U.S. Senator Norm Coleman. --30-- STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF LT. GOVERNOR CAROL MOLNAU 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 16, 2004 (651) 296-0001 ***UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY*** Public Events Schedule for Lieutenant Governor Carol Molnau from Friday, January 16 to Sunday, January 18, 2004 Please note: Location change for Litchfield deployment ceremony. See below for new location. Friday, Jan. 16 7:00 p.m. – Rosemount Lt. Governor Carol Molnau delivers remarks at a deployment ceremony for the Kosovo Theater Support Enablers. Rosemount National Guard Armory 13865 South Robert Trail Rosemount Saturday, Jan. 17 7:00 p.m. – Appleton Lt. Governor Carol Molnau speaks at a deployment ceremony for the 1151st Towed Artillery Support Team. Shooter’s Banquet Hall West Highway 7 Appleton Sunday, Jan. 18 2:00 p.m. – Litchfield Lt. Governor Carol Molnau speaks at a ceremony for soldiers being deployed to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Bernie Aker Auditorium 100 North Holcombe Street Litchfield --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 16, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for the Week of January 19th, 2004 No public events scheduled. --30-- Voice: (651) 296-3391 or (800) 657-3717 ♦ Fax: (651) 296-0056 ♦ TDD: (651) 296-0075 or (800) 657-3598 Web site: An Equal Opportunity Employer STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Leslie Kupchella January 22, 2004 (651) 296-0001 MEDIA ADVISORY Public Events Schedule for Friday, January 23, 2004 Governor Pawlenty’s Friday radio show, “Good Morning Minnesota,” on WCCO-AM 830 will be hosted this week by U.S.