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Friday, October 14, 2022
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weekly briefing ________________________________________________________________________
Governor Walz: Minnesota is Ready to Host 2027 World Expo
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Governor Walz?joined Senator Amy Klobuchar and a delegation of Expo leaders to announce that Minnesota is ready to host the 2027 World Expo. Minnesota is competing against four other countries to host the international event during the summer of 2027. The expo is expected to have an economic impact of $2.5 billion.
*?I?m grateful for our partnerships with both our local government officials and our federal partners to bring this Expo to the United States. We are ready, and we look forward to showcasing Minnesota on the global stage,"?*said Governor Walz.
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Governor Walz Welcomes Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway to Minnesota [ [link removed] ]
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Governor Walz meets with Queen of Norway
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Governor Walz met with Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway to discuss the importance of Minnesota?s relationship with Norway and highlight opportunities to enhance exchanges between Minnesota and Norway.?
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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Proclaim Coming Out Day in Minnesota
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Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan proclaimed Tuesday, October 11, 2022 as Coming Out Day in Minnesota.
*"On Coming Out Day, we recommit to safeguarding the progress made to protect LGBTQ+ Minnesotans ? from meaningful access to reproductive health care to the freedom to marry who you love. As Governor, I will always stand with you in these fights," *said Governor Walz.?
*"**It?s Coming Out Day. And here in Minnesota, we believe in building a state where everyone can be their whole, beautiful, and authentic selves ? without fear,"* said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan. *"When you?re ready, there?s a whole community to cheer you on and support you."*
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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day
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Lt. Governor Stands by lakeshore with family ________________________________________________________________________
On Monday,?Governor Walz and Lieutenant Governor Flanagan participated in a Sunrise Ceremony in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day.?
*"We?re strengthening and growing our relationships with Minnesota?s Native communities and tribal governments today and every day. Happy Indigenous Peoples Day, Minnesota!"* said Lieutenant Governor Flanagan.?
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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, Women?s Foundation of Minnesota Invite Youth to Apply for Young Women?s Initiative of Minnesota [ [link removed] ]
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Governor Walz, Lieutenant Governor Flanagan, and the Women?s Foundation of Minnesota invited young women and gender-expansive youth from across the state to apply for open positions with the Young Women?s Cabinet. Applications will be accepted online [ [link removed] ] through Tuesday, October 18.?
*?It?s my honor to continue to elevate the leadership of young women across Minnesota,?* said Governor Walz. *?Every young person in Minnesota deserves a bright future. Through this partnership, we center the leadership and solutions of young women in order to improve opportunities for young people, their families, and their communities.?*
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