Happenings in the Heartland:
News from the Consulate General in Minneapolis
October 2011

Highlights

General News

• Canada Stands on Guard at the 2011 Flint Hills International Children’s Festival
• Consul General Loken Travels the Territory
• There’s No Place Like Home for Canada Day
• North American Happy Hour: Mounties, Margaritas & Minnesota
• Politicos Meet in Indy
• Fantastic Arctic Photography on Display in Minneapolis
• North to the Pole! 25 Years Later
• Canada Carries the Day at the Midwest Arts Conference
• September 11 Remembrances

Commercial News

• Canadian Exporters Make Deals at the World Pork Expo
• Learning All About Agriculture: Ag in the Classroom
• U.S. Cattlemen Stampede to Alberta for the International Livestock Congress
• Minnesota Trade and Canadian Energy Experts Speak at Canada Minnesota Business Council
• From Poop to Power: Manitoba Delegation Checks Out Bioenergy in Action
• Consulate General Invests in Innovation: The 2011 Minnesota Cup
• Getting on the Grid: Canada Well-Represented at the University of Minnesota’s Smart Grid Event
• Inaugural Animal Science Venture Forum in Willmar, MN

Information

Upcoming Events:
Cavalia Prances into the Twin Cities
Canada Supports Pipeline for North American Energy Security
Changing Arctic Impacts the Midwest
Charismatic Kaeshammer to perform at the Dakota
Royal Winnipeg Ballet: Wonderland in Minneapolis

Canada in the Media:
"Nebraska and Canada Rely on Each Other", Grand Island Independent, June 14, 2011
"A Trade Opportunity for Midlands", Omaha World Herald, June 16, 2011
"Canada Stands as Partner in Fight Against Terrorism" Fargo Forum, September 10, 2011
"Energy Security, Safety are Goals" Omaha World Herald, September 28, 2011

Did You Know?
New Senior Trade Commisioner Profile — Mike Flaherty

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