Governor Mark Dayton

Dayton Buys Fishing License Ahead Of Minn. Opener
Dayton Buys Fishing License Ahead Of Minn. Opener
Dayton Buys Fishing License Ahead Of Minn. Opener
Gov. Mark Dayton and Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon are now licensed for Saturday's fishing opener. The first-term governor picked up his fishing license at the Department of Natural Resources headquarters in St. Paul on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Natural Resources Commissioner Tom Landwehr.
Dayton Plans To Spend $400M On Minn. Highways
Dayton Plans To Spend $400M On Minn. Highways
Dayton Plans To Spend $400M On Minn. Highways
Gov. Mark Dayton is outlining a four-year plan to sink nearly $400 million into improvements for deteriorating state highways. Dayton and Transportation Commissioner Tom Sorel announced the "Better Roads for a Better Minnesota" program today.
Minn. Officials Warn Of Cold Water Shock Danger
Minn. Officials Warn Of Cold Water Shock Danger
Minn. Officials Warn Of Cold Water Shock Danger
As Minnesota emerges from a hard winter, Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday Minnesota Cold Water Awareness Day. Safety officials are warning about sudden cold water immersion and the deadly effects of cold water shock, which can occur within seconds.
Dayton Gives Lawmakers 10 Days To Send Him Budget
Dayton Gives Lawmakers 10 Days To Send Him Budget
Dayton Gives Lawmakers 10 Days To Send Him Budget
Gov. Mark Dayton is asking Minnesota's Republican-controlled Legislature days to send him a full set of budget bills within 10 days. The Democratic governor set a May 6 deadline on Tuesday, promising quick action on the bills so end-of-session budget talks can begin.
Dayton Issues Emergency Flood Declaration
Dayton Issues Emergency Flood Declaration
Dayton Issues Emergency Flood Declaration
Gov. Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency for 46 Minnesota counties impacted by spring flooding. The order Dayton signed Wednesday allows the State Emergency Operations Center to provide immediate help when those counties ask for help. It also directs the Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard to order to active duty personnel and equipment to provide assistance.
Dayton Tries To Reignite Minn. Public Works Plan
Dayton Tries To Reignite Minn. Public Works Plan
Dayton Tries To Reignite Minn. Public Works Plan
Gov. Mark Dayton is working to renew interest in a $1 billion plan for publicly financed building projects in Minnesota, saying the construction industry faces an "emergency situation." Dayton met Tuesday with architects, contractors and construction workers about the proposal, which stalled after he introduced it in January.

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