STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF GOVERNOR TIM PAWLENTY 130 State Capitol ♦ Saint Paul, MN 55155 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Daniel Wolter July 23, 2003 (651) 296-0001 Communications Office (651) 296-0001 *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Public events schedule for Thursday, July 24, 2003 10:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty, Commissioner of Education Cheri Pierson Yecke, and St. Paul Superintendent Pat Harvey hold a press conference on School Report Cards. Como Park Elementary School 780 West Wheelock Parkway Saint Paul, MN 55117-4099 Telephone: (651) 293-8820 --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: Dan Wolter July 24, 2003 (651) 296-0001 Cell (651) 248-9935 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Friday, July 25, 2003 9:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota,” live from WCCO radio studios in 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: Dan Wolter July 25, 2003 (651) 296-0001 Cell: (651) 248-9935 MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Saturday, July 26, 2003 through Monday, July 28, 2003 Saturday, July 26 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. First Lady Mary Pawlenty takes part in “Family Fishing Day,” an event to support the families of troops who have been recently deployed. The daylong event will feature family fishing, children’s activities and canoeing. Camp Ripley Military Reservation north of Little Falls, MN off Highway 371 Sunday, July 27 7:00 p.m. Governor Tim Pawlenty delivers welcome remarks at the opening dinner of the Governor's Golf Classic. Giants Ridge Golf and Ski Resort 6373 Wynne Creek Drive Biwabik, MN 55708 (218) 865-7170 Monday, July 28 All day Governor Tim Pawlenty participates in the Governor’s Golf Classic at Giants Ridge. --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: Daniel Wolter July 28, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9953 cell MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Tuesday, July 29, 2003 10:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty speaks at the 934th Airlift Wing Air Force Reserve Deployment. 934th Airlift Wing Highway 62 and 34th Street Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport 12:30 p.m. Governor Pawlenty introduces U.S. Secretary of Education Rod Paige at the White House Conference on Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Exhibit Hall B, Minneapolis Convention Center 1301 2nd Avenue S Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-335-6000 --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: Daniel Wolter July 29, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9953 cell MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty will host a Symposium on the challenges and opportunities of education in Greater Minnesota. Discovery Middle School 501 McKay Avenue N. Alexandria, MN 2:00 p.m. Governor Pawlenty attends and participates in forum on CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program). Windom Community Center 1750 Cottonwood Lake Drive Windom, MN --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: Daniel Wolter July 30, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9935 cell MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Thursday, July 31, 2003 6:45 a.m. Governor Pawlenty is a guest on KCUE-AM radio in Red Wing to say farewell to broadcaster Trent Allen after 40 years on the air. KCUE-AM Red Wing, MN 9:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty and Lt. Governor/Transportation Commissioner Molnau announce long-term transportation projects advanced by the 2003 Transportation Finance Bill. Mn/DOT Maryland Avenue Truck Station 244 E. Maryland Ave. St. Paul, MN (35 E north to Maryland Avenue. Left at exit. Left at L’Orient Avenue. Sign at intersection designates station) 10:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty tours United Hospital’s Neuroscience Department. United Hospital 333 N. Smith Ave. St. Paul, MN --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: Dan Wolter July 31, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9935 cell MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Friday, August 1, 2003 9:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty hosts his weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota,” live from WCCO radio studios in 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: Dan Wolter August 1, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9935 cell MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Saturday, August 2 through Monday, August 4, 2003 Saturday, August 2, 2003 9:00 a.m. Governor Pawlenty signals the start of the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon. Lake Nokomis (near the beach house) Minneapolis Sunday, August 3, 2003 No public events. Monday, August 4, 2003 2:00 p.m. Governor Pawlenty and Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson tour Entegris, a fuel cell manufacturing company, and take part in a ceremony commissioning the company’s own fuel cell to power operations. Entegris, Building 3 101 Peavey Road Chaska --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: Daniel Wolter August 4, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9935 cell ***UPDATED MEDIA ADVISORY*** Public events schedule for Tuesday, August 5, 2003 Includes locations for National Night Out events (page 2) 9:15 a.m. – Maple Grove Governor Tim Pawlenty and Employment and Economic Development Commissioner Matt Kramer hold press conference to announce and introduce appointees to the Minnesota Biosciences Council Boston Scientific One Scimed Place Maple Grove, MN Directions: Drive west on I-94 to County Road 109/Weaver Lake Road exit. Turn left onto Weaver Lake Road approximately ½ mile. Turn right onto Scimed Place. 11:15 a.m. – Mankato Governor Pawlenty visits Minnesota Vikings training camp at Minnesota State University, Mankato, holds joint media availability with Vikings Coach Mike Tice at 11:45 a.m. Minnesota State University campus Mankato, MN 12:30 p.m. – Mankato Governor Pawlenty is luncheon speaker at the Minnesota Rural Summit Minnesota State University Centennial Student Union ballroom Mankato, MN 2:15 p.m. – Redwood Falls Governor Pawlenty visits “Farmfest,” delivers brief remarks at 3:15 p.m. (Forum Tent) Gilfillan Estate Hwy 67 and Redwood County Rd. 13 Redwood Falls, MN 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 (continued) Page 2 Governor Pawlenty takes part in National Night Out events in the Twin Cities: 6:30 p.m. – Saint Paul: 5th Street between Maria and Mounds Blvd. 7:30 p.m. – Northeast Minneapolis: Waite Park Wesleyan Church, 33rd Ave NE and Lincoln 8:15 p.m. – Brooklyn Park: Sports Complex, Hwy 610 and Noble --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: Daniel Wolter August 5, 2003 (651) 296-0001 (651) 248-9935 (cell) MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Wednesday, August 6, 2003 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 August 6, 2003 (651) 296-0061 (651) 343-9353 (cell) MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10, 2003 No public events scheduled. U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy (6th District) will host the Governor’s weekly radio show, “Good Morning, Minnesota,” on Friday, August 8, 2003. 9:00 a.m., WCCO Radio AM 830. --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 August 8, 2003 (651) 296-0061 (651) 343-9353 (cell) MEDIA ADVISORY Public events schedule for Monday, August 11, 2003 1:15 p.m.