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 Economics and a Healthier Minnesota
Commissioner Hardy was a recent guest on "A Public Health Journal," a Minnesota Department of Health program moderated by Health Commissioner Ed Ehlinger. During the half-hour program, they discussed jobs, health care, insurance and disabilities. The program airs at various times on cable stations throughout
Minnesota. Watch here.
New DEED Digs in Crookston
Crookston Times-10/3/16
A two-year quest to move to a more high-profile, inviting location while also creating new partnerships ceremoniously ended recently when a big ribbon was cut to officially open Crookston’s new DEED office at 2015 Sahlstrom Drive, in the former location of Cycle of Threads consignment boutique.
Did You Know?
 Minnesota holds the U.S. record for best voter turnout in an election, with 78 percent of registered voters casting ballots in the 2004 presidential election.
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 African Immigrant Success Stories
Commissioner Hardy was the keynote speaker at an African Development Center event celebrating the business success of African immigrants and refugees in Minnesota. "Of the 17 Fortune 500 companies based in Minnesota -- some of the state's oldest and most respected companies -- six were founded by immigrants or their children," she said. "So don't let anyone tell you that immigrants are a drain on the economy. They are part of that engine that is keeping it going."
 These days, you might assume that job hunting is an online affair – with job openings and resumes posted on the internet. But it would be a mistake to overlook the power of job and career fairs. Read more at MinnesotaWorks.net.
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Serving Our Customers
 Staff from State
Services for the Blind will join the community at the Minnesota State
Academy for the Blind in Faribault on Wednesday for White Cane Safety Day.
The day’s events include a proclamation and White Cane Safety Awareness Walk at
12:30 at Dow Memorial. The festivities are part of the academy’s 150th
anniversary celebration. See more details here.
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