September 2012
Will 2013 Bring a New State Symbol?
This summer, in conjunction with the Legislative Web Site redesign, the librarians have been reviewing and revising many of our Web pages. Our state symbols page, originally intended for children, looked woefully outdated. We considered dropping it, since the symbols pages on the Secretary of State's Web site are nicely done. However, an analysis of our Web site showed that our symbols pages - both the official symbols and the unofficial symbols pages - received much more traffic than we expected. So instead we edited and improved our lists. We added information on why various symbols were proposed and who sponsored the bills. For example, rather than describing the state soil, we wrote about who was behind the effort to make it official. (That's Lester soil, pictured to the left.)
It seems that each new session brings a new state symbol idea. Odds are that even if there are no changes to the official state symbol page in 2013, there may be updates to the unofficial or proposed state symbol page.
New & Notable Books and Reports
Many of the items listed below are available electronically. If so, we have provided a
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Agricultural Statistics. United States Dept. of Agriculture. 2011. Ref HD1751.A43 2011.
This reference book is available for use in the Library or it may be checked out for a short period of time.
Dairy Market Statistics, Annual Summary. United States Dept. of Agriculture. May 2012. Ref HD9275.U3 D315 2011.
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Taff, Steven J. Minnesota Farm Real Estate Sales: 1990 - 2011. University of Minnesota. April 2012. HD256 .M57 1990/2011.
Report to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture: Anaerobic Woodchip Bioreactor for Denitrification, Herbicide Dissipation, and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation. Minn. Dept. of Agriculture; University of Minnesota - Office of Sponsored Projects Administration. 2012. C12-0019.
General Operating Grant Final Report. Minn. Humanities Center. AZ513.M6 M582 2011/2012. Minn. Publication 12-0673.
Mandated by: 2005 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 5 Art. 2 Sec. 78 (Minn. Stat. 138.911)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/120673.pdf
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 10 Art. 1 Sec. 38http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/120673.pdf
MN Department of Health Website User Research Study Results. Minn. Dept. of Health; Frederickson Communications, Inc.. June 7, 2010. C12-0021.
Budget 2001: Justice Working Paper : Government Spending Study. Minn. Planning. May 1995. HC107.M63 C8 1995. Minn. Publication 12-0610.
Criminal Victimization. U.S. Dept. of Justice. September 2011. Ref HV7245 .N375 2010.
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Prisoners in 2010. United States Dept. of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. December 2011. Ref HV8482 .A35 2010.
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Provision of Police Services Across Minnesota: 2012 Fiscal Conditions Survey. League of Minnesota Cities. 2012. HV7571.M6 P76 2012.
Time Served: the High Cost, Low Return of Longer Prison Terms. Pew Center on the States. 2012. HV8708 .T56 2012.
Statesman's Year Book. Palgrave Macmillan. 2012. Ref JA51.S7 2013.
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Annual Report Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission. Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission (Region 6W). 2012. HT393 .M62 U62x 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0642.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://umvrdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2012-annual-report_for-web.pdf
East Central Regional Development Commission Annual Report. East Central Regional Development Commission (Region 7E). 2012. HT393 .M62 E18ax 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0672.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 462.393 Subd. 1http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/120672.pdf
Consumer Expenditures in 2010: Lingering Effects of the Great Recession. United States Dept. of Labor. August 2012. HC110.C6 C56 2010.
Economic Report of the President. Government Printing Office. February 2012. Ref HC106.5 .A272 2012.
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Higher Education Partnerships for Prosperity: A Vision for a New Skills and Innovation Economy through Collaborations Among Higher Education Institutions, Employers, and Regional Communities. Itasca Project. 2012. LC1085.3.M6 H54 2012.
Paying for College: State & Federal Financial Aid Guide. Minn. Office of Higher Education. 2012. LB2337.5.M6 P39 2012/2013. Minn. Publication 12-0644.
Charter School Laws Across the States: Rankings and Scorecard. Center for Education Reform. April 2012. LB2806.36. C435 2012.
Diedrich, Michael. False Choices: The Economic Argument Against Market-Driven Education Reform. Minnesota 2020. January 2012. LB2822.82 .D54 2012.
Pearlstein, Mitch, Ph.D. Online Learning: A Literal New World of Possibilities for Minnesota K-12 Education. Center of the American Experiment. January 2012. LB1028.5 .P43 2012.
Kersten, Katherine. Our Immense Achievement Gap: Embracing Proven Remedies While Avoiding a Race-Based Recipe for Disaster. Center of the American Experiment. February 2012. LC213.2 .K47 2012.
Projections of Education Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics. September 2011. Ref LA210 .A28 2020.
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Safe and Supportive Minnesota Schools: Prevention of School Bullying Task Force Report: Findings and Recommendations. Governor's Task Force on the Prevention of School Bullying. August 1, 2012. LB3013.33.M6 M56 2012 Final. Minn. Publication 12-0608.
Larson, Lisa. Short Subjects: Principal and Teacher Accountability Laws. House Research. July 2012. HN79.M6 S56 2012.
Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Minnesota. Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. June 2012. HV2561.M6 O98 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0640.
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 96 Art. 3 Sec. 17 (Minn. Stat. 125A.63 Subd. 4(b))http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/educ/documents/basic/048151.pdf
Voter Identificaiton in Minnesota: A Review of the Proposed Constitutional Amendment to be Submitted to Voters in November 2012. Minneapolis City Council. July 19, 2012. JF1001 .V69 2012.
Minnesota Rural Electric Association Membership Directory & Buyers' Guide. Minn. Rural Electric Association. Ref HD9688.U63 M61 2012/2013.
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Nissen, Will and John Mitchell. Sensible Incentives: Enabling Energy Efficiency in Rental Housing. Minnesota 2020. April 2012. TJ163.5.D86 N57 2012.
Transportation Energy Data Book. United States Dept. of Energy. 2012. Ref HD9502.U52 T772 2012.
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Environmental Permitting: MPCA's Semiannual Permitting Efficiency Report. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. August 1, 2012. TD194.66.M6 M56 2012 Aug.. Minn. Publication 12-0619.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws Chap. 4 Sec. 3 (Minn. Stat. 116.03 Subd. 2b)http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=18143
Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources Biennial Report to the Minnesota Legislature. Minn. Board of Water and Soil Resources. August 2012. TC424.M6 M615 2008/2009. Minn. Publication 12-0677.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 103B.101 Subd. 9http://www.bwsr.state.mn.us/publications/2008-2009.pdf
Helgen, Judy. Peril in the Ponds: Deformed Frogs, Politics, and a Biologist's Quest. University of Massachusetts Press. 2012. QL668.E2 H42 2012.
Semi-Annual Environmental Permit Performance Report and Recommendations. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources. August 1, 2012. TD194.66.M6 M57 2012 Aug.. Minn. Publication 12-0609.
Mandated by: 2011 Minn. Laws Chap. 4 Sec. 1 (Minn. Stat. 84.027 Subd. 14a)http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/reports/legislative/2012_environmental_permit_performance_report.pdf
Solid Waste Management Tax Receipts. Minn. Dept. of Revenue. August 23, 2012. HJ5715.U62 M653 2012 Jan./June. Minn. Publication 12-0648.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 231 Art. 13 Sec. 18 Subd. 5 (Minn. Stat. 297H.13 Subd. 5)http://archive.leg.state.mn.us/docs/2012/mandated/120648.pdf
Solid Waste Policy Report. Minn. Pollution Control Agency. June 2012. TD788.4 .M6 S74 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0620.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 115A.411http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=17104
Mandated by: 2009 Minn. Laws Chap. 37 Art. 1 Sec. 3 Subd. 5http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/view-document.html?gid=17104
Vital Signs: The Trends that Are Shaping Our Future. World Watch Institute. 2012. Ref HC79.E5 B76 2012.
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Annual Report of the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Minn. Gambling Control Board. 2010. HV6721.M6 M56 2010/2011. Minn. Publication 12-0676.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 349.151 Subd. 4(a)(8)http://www.gcb.state.mn.us/PDF_Files/FY11.pdf
Budget of the United States Government. Office of Management and Budget. 2012. HJ2051.A59 2013.
Budget of the United States Government - Appendix. Office of Management and Budget. 2012. HJ2051 .A59 2013 appendix.
Budget of the United States Government: Analytical Perspectives. Executive Office of the President. 2012. HJ2051.A598 2013.
Congressional Directory. Government Printing Office. Ref JK1011.O35x 2011/2012.
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Congressional Quarterly Almanac. Congressional Quarterly Roll Call. 2012. Ref JK1.C66 2011.
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Local Government Lobbying Services. Office of the State Auditor. June 25, 2012. JK6174.5 .L64 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0661.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 6.76http://www.osa.state.mn.us/reports/gid/2011/lobby/Lobby_11_report.pdf
Approved P/T Contract and Amendments. Minn. Dept. of Administration. Materials Management Division. 2012. Ref HD3861 .U62 M58 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0669.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 16C.08 Subd. 4(a)http://www.leg.state.mn.us/edocs/edocs.aspx?oclcnumber=60770387
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Book of the States. Council of State Governments. 2012. Ref JK2403 .B6 2012.
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Gehring, Matt. Compatibility of Offices (Revised). House Research. July 2012. JK6158 .G44 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0595.
Financial Audit Division Report: Department of Education Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 23, 2012. HJ9865 .A27 no. 12-17. Minn. Publication 12-0643.
Financial Audit Division Report: Minnesota Humanities Center Internal Controls and Compliance Audit. Office of the Legislative Auditor. August 16, 2012. HJ9865 .A27 no. 12-16. Minn. Publication 12-0641.
Minnesota Historical Society Annual Report. Minn. Historical Society. F601.M58x 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0674.
Mandated by: 1977 Minn. Laws Chap. 332 Sec. 4http://www.mnhs.org/about/publications/FY2011_AnnualReport.pdf
State Directory: Administrative Officials. Council of State Governments. 2012. Ref JK2403 .S75 2012.
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State Directory: Elective Officials. Council of State Governments. 2012. Ref JK2403 .S73 2012.
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Michael, Joel. Earmarking State Tax Revenues (Updated). House Research. July 2012. HJ2415 .M533 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0593.
The Local Squeeze: Falling Revenues and Growing Demand for Services Challenge Cities, Counties, and School Districts. The Pew Charitable Trusts. 2012. JS323 .L63 2012.
America's Health Rankings: A Call to Action for Individuals and Their Communities. United Health Foundation. 2011. Ref RA407.3 .N86 2011.
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Cancer Facts and Figures. American Cancer Society. 2012. Ref RC261.A1 A213 2012.
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Chun, Randall. Medical Assistance: Drug Coverage and Reimbursement (Updated). House Research. July 2012. RA412.45.M6 C48 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0621.
Baumgarten, Allan. Minnesota Health Market Review. . July 2012. RA413 .M56 2012 pt. 1.
Chun, Randall. Short Subjects: Emergency Medical Assistance. House Research. August 2012. HN79.M6 S56 2012.
Aves, Lynn. Short Subjects: State-Operated Services (Updated). House Research. July 2012. HN79.M6 S56 2012.
Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities. Minn. Office of the Attorney General. 2012. KFM5517.L35 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0628.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 504B.275https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Brochures/pubLandlordTenants.pdf
Tools and Incentives to Promote Affordable Housing in the Twin Cities. Metropolitan Council. October 2011. HD7304.T9 T66 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0663.
Mandated by: 1995 Minn. Laws Chap. 255 Art. 1 Sec. 5 Subd. 10 (Minn. Stat. 473.254 Subd. 10)http://stats.metc.state.mn.us/stats/pdf/AffordableHousingTools_MS2010.pdf
Foundation Grants to Individuals. The Foundation Center. 2012. Ref AS911.A2 F594 2012.
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Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines and Commentary. Minn. Sentencing Guidelines Commission. August 1, 2012. KFM5983.2.M58 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0612.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 244.09 Subd. 5http://www.msgc.state.mn.us/guidelines/2012%20MN%20Sentencing%20Guidelines%20and%20Commentary.pdf
Pirius, Rebecca. Short Subjects: Minnesota's Public Defender System (Updated). House Research. August 2012. HN79.M6 S56 20012.
Analysis of Workers Compensation Laws. U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 2012. Ref KF3615 .Z95 C44 2012.
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Comparison of State Unemployment Insurance Laws. United States Dept of Labor. 2012. Ref KF3675.Z95 C65 2012.
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Significant Provisions of State Unemployment Insurance Laws. United States Dept. of Labor. July 2012. Ref KF3675.Z95 S53.
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Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association Annual Report. Workers' Compensation Reinsurance Association. HD7103.65 .U62 M5 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0626.
State Directory: Legislative Leadership, Committees and Staff. Council of State Governments. 2012. Ref JK2403 .S74 2012.
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Corvino, John and Maggie Gallagher. Debating Same-Sex Marriage. Oxford University Press. 2012. HQ1033 .C675 2012.
Zhuang, Ye et al. Continuation of Corrosion Potential of Bromide Injection Under Taconite Operating Conditions. Minn. Dept. of Natural Resources; University of North Dakota. June 2012. C12-0020.
Westerman, Gwen and Bruce White. Mni Sota Makoce: The Land of the Dakota. Minn. Historical Society Press. 2012. E99.D1 W63 2012.
Recreational Boating Statistics. United States Coast Guard. May 14, 2012. Ref GV776.A2 B62x 2011.
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Rosenthal, Alan. The Best Job in Politics: Exploring How Governors Succeed as Policy Leaders. CQ Press. 2012. JK2447 .R67 2013.
Characteristics of People and Cases on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Minn. Dept. of Human Services. August 2012. HV696.F6 C43 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0667.
State of Minnesota Workforce Report. Minn. Management & Budget. JK6155 .S73 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0622.
Public Land Statistics. Bureau of Land Management. May 2012. Ref HD183.L3 A312 2011.
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Department of Human Rights Case Management Summary Report. Minn. Dept. of Human Rights. July 25, 2012. JC599.U62 M57 2012 Jan. - June. Minn. Publication 12-0645.
Mandated by: 1997 Minn. Laws Chap. 239 Art. 1 Sec. 15 Subd. 1http://www.humanrights.state.mn.us/about/pdf/July_2012_Legislative_Report.pdf
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Metropolitan Council. June 2012. HT394.T9 M47dx 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0623.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the Minnesota State Retirement System. Minn. State Retirement System. 2012. JK6160 .P4 M66cg 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0664.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 356.20http://www.msrs.state.mn.us/pdf/2011CAFR.pdf
Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission. 2012. GV416.M6 M48 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0611.
Minnesota Ballpark Authority Annual Report. Minn. Ballpark Authority. GV417.T37 M564 2010. Minn. Publication 12-0625.
Manser, Michasel. Cooperative Intersection Collision Avoidance System - Stop Sign Assist: Experiments to Validate Use of an In-Vehicle Interface Design. Center for Transportation Studies. April 2012. C12-0018.
Douma, Frank et al. Identifying Issues Related to Deployment of Automated Speed Enforcement: Final Report. Center for Transportation Studies. July 2012. TE228 .I34 2012.
Bowen, Brent D. and Dean E. Headley. Airline Quality Rating. Purdue University; Wichita State University. April 2012. HE9803.A6 A57 2012.
Healthy Corridor for All: A Community Health Impact Assessment of Transit-Oriented Development Policy in Saint Paul, Minnesota: Summary and Technical Report. PolicyLink; TakeAction Minnesota; ISAIAH. 2011. HE310.S3 M35 2011.
deFiebre, Conrad. Holding Pattern: Problems and Progress in Rural Aviation. Minnesota 2020. November 2011. HE9813.M6 D44 2011.
Martin Olav Sabo Pedestrian Bridge: Cable Diaphragm Plate Fracture Investigation Minneapolis Bridge #6925, State Bridge #27B35. Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.. June 28, 2012. TG470 .M37 2012.
Yearly Listing of All Executed Design-Build Contracts. Minn. Dept. of Transportation. August 31, 2012. HE356.M6 Y43 2012. Minn. Publication 12-0666.
Mandated by: 2001 Minn. Laws 1st Spl. Sess. Chap. 8 Art. 3 Sec. 10 (Minn. Stat. 161.3428)http://www.dot.state.mn.us/govrel/reports/2012/designbuildcontractreport2012.pdf
Citizen Oversight Report on Game & Fish Fund Expenditures. Game and Fish Fund Budgetary Oversight Committee. June 2012. SK411 .G363 2011. Minn. Publication 12-0614.
Mandated by: Minn. Stat. 97A.055 Subd. 4bhttp://files.dnr.state.mn.us/aboutdnr/gamefishoversight/2012_boc.pdf