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Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is the IT agency for MN's executive branch, creating an innovative digital government that works for everyone.
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NEW: COVIDaware MN --> Get the app that tells you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Join the fight to slow the spread today: .
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We are celebrate one of MNIT's own — Josh Cinnamo — who is heading to the Tokyo Paralympics to represent Team USA. Help us wish Josh good luck!
You can also read more about Josh, his work for MNIT, and how he prepared for the 2020 Paralympics:
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Do your part in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Together we can protect our community! Download COVIDaware MN for free in the App Store and on Google Play.
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You can help protect your community & add your phone to the fight against COVID-19 today! It’s anonymous, does not track your location, or share your identity & it helps slow the spread of the coronavirus in our communities. Visit to download today.
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CHECK IT OUT --> Today, Tarek Tomes, Commissioner of MNIT & State CIO received the 2020 Twin Cities Nonprofit/Public Sector CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award!
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Check out that selfie! Commissioner
@tarektomes
took a moment to appreciate the amazing crowd of young women and their supporters at
@technovationMN
’s
#Appapalooza19
.
#Technovation2019
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.
@GovTimWalz
proclaims today to be Digital Accessibility Awareness Day in the State of Minnesota. We join the world in celebrating
#GAAD
to get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital accessibility and inclusion.
#a11y
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.
@NatlParkService
partnered with
@pacificparks
to offer
#virtualreality
tour of the
@DeptVetAffairs
USS Arizona.
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Today we recognized Scott Peterson for his 23 years of leadership and service to the State of Minnesota and the people we serve. Thank you!
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Release: MNIT Commissioner, Tarek Tomes, Recognized as Top Government Technology Leader. Commissioner Tomes named as One of 25 Top oDoers, Dreamers, and Drivers in the nation by
@govtechnews
.
➡️
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NEW: Last night, MNIT Commissioner
@tarektomes
was named a finalist for the 2021 National Nonprofit/Public Sector CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award. The recognition speaks to the hard work & service of Minnesota's technologists over the past year.
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Who's mic is still turned on? Where's that echo coming from?
Friendly reminder from your colleagues: If you are in a remote meeting today, remember to mute your mic unless you are speaking!
#telework
#StayHomeMN
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.
@MNIT_Services
is hosting a
#Cybersecurity
Leadership Breakfast on April 18 at the
@mncapitol
. Join us for a light breakfast and panel discussion feat.
@MNSteveSimon
,
@MAKMinnesota
, and Patrick Joyce from
@Medtronic
! Details -->
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Questions about the new exposure notification app, COVIDaware MN? Look through the FAQ page to find out more about this privacy-protecting app:
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Ten years since the Digital Accessibility and Usability Law passed in MN! State employees and
#a11y
advocates recognized those who helped get the law passed and hosted activities with assistive technologies. The Office of Accessibility is part of
@MNIT_Services
.
#mnleg
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Look who stopped by the MNIT booth today at the fair! Be like
@GovTimWalz
and head to the Education Building to learn about cybersecurity and chat bots for a prize.
#MNStateFair
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NEW: 1 Million Minnesotans Opt-In to Exposure Notification System COVIDaware MN
As of January 31, 2021, there are more than 1,009,000 users of COVIDaware MN, which is about 18% of all Minnesotans. Learn more at
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Wear a mask over your nose and mouth in grocery stores and all other public places where it is hard to stay 6 feet away from others. You can find more guidance on face coverings from
@mnhealth
in the link below.
#StaySafeMN
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Congrats to MNIT CBTO Stef Horvath for the recent assignment to U.S. Cyber Command! “I am excited to contribute to the national mission that directs and synchronizes cyberspace operations," says Horvath.
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MNIT Commissioner
@tarektomes
and Chief Inclusion Officer for MN, Chris Taylor, getting ready to speak at the African Heritage Day on the Hill.
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Whether you are using a smartphone, laptop, or tablet, technology can help you stay connected. Learn how to make a video call.
#StayHomeMN
*shout-out to
@mnhealth
for continuing to point Minnesotans to great resources like this article!
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Tonight we are proud of Commissioner Thomas Baden for
#TekneAwards
in both Community Impact and Public Service!
Congratulations to all tonight’s honorees, and thank you for your contributions to our state and community.
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.
@GovTimWalz
proclaims today to be Digital Accessibility Awareness Day in Minnesota. Minnesota joins the world to celebrate digital accessibility in conjunction with
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay2021
.
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Congratulations on your promotion in the
@MNNationalGuard
, Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath! Minnesota IT Services is proud to have your leadership as a Chief Business Technology Officer.
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Minnesota has some big news! For the first time, we received the top grade in a national survey for state technology.
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Thrilled to celebrate the teams at the state Minnesota that worked (and continue to work on) on the state’s COVID-19 vaccine dashboard! It JUST received a
@mntechassoc
#tekneaward
in the Data Analytics category!
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Learn more about COVIDaware MN:
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MNIT Commissioner Tarek Tomes presented the STEM Day at the Fair proclamation on behalf of
@govtimwalz
.
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COVIDaware MN --> Get the app that tells you if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Join the fight to slow the spread today: .
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In remote meetings 📣 say your name before you speak, EVERY TIME! Why?
1. Some people do not distinguish voices well.
2. Some people are reading the audio through captions or other methods. If you don’t say your name, it is not clear that a new person is speaking.
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.
@GovTimWalz
extended the Stay Home order until May 18, prioritizing the safety of MNs while taking strategic steps toward getting folks back to work.
Let's do our part to slow the spread by staying home, practicing social safe distancing, & wearing cloth masks
#StayHomeMN
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.
@MNIT_Services
and the state of Minnesota is fortunate to have
@jay_wyant
's expertise in digital accessibility. He's at the
#GovITSym
in the
@cityofsaintpaul
today.
@jay_wyant
talking about importance of
#a11y
at the 1st Annual
#GovITSym
Slam. Hey
@JustinDFTBA
, you're up on that screen!
#MNITtrains
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Wondering where you can get YOUR shot?
Sign up for Minnesota’s vaccine connector to get put in line:
#RollUpYourSleevesMN
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Download the free COVIDaware MN app to get notified if you have been near someone who tests positive for COVID-19.
Your privacy is always protected. No information that will identify you will ever leave your phone. Learn more:
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Congratulations to Josh Cinnamo for qualifying for the Tokyo Paralympic Games! We are so proud that a MNIT employee is representing Team USA!
Japan bound ✈️
Meet the throwers headed to Tokyo for 🇺🇸 this summer!
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“We have built up capacity and now we will slowly turn the dial toward a new normal. We will do so in a controlled way that aims to slow the spread of the virus and not overrun our hospital systems.”
☝ ️Data-driven decision making
@GovTimWalz
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Learn from Minnesota's statewide Maps Community of Practice, a group of state staff across 15 agencies. They created a first-of-its-kind set of online resources, guidance documents, tip cards, and web content for making digital maps accessible.
#a11y
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TY
@GovMarkDayton
, for making sure
#cybersecurity
remains a state priority in 2018. Last summer, he joined 37 other governors in signing a Compact to Improve State Cybersecurity at the 2017
@NatlGovsAssoc
Summer Meeting.
#mnleg
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Do you want to share information about COVIDaware MN with your networks?
We created a free content toolkit that you can share on your social media channels, websites, email signatures, newsletters, and more. Find it here:
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.
@MNIT_Services
Commissioner Johanna Clyborne explains the
#cyberthreat
landscape and how
@Choose_Metro
is acting as a partner in the broader fight by opening their new
#CyberRange
.
#Cybersecurity
is one of MNIT’s top priorities.
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In remote meetings:
1) Say your name before speaking
2) Send documents you are discussing to participants ahead of time
Get more tips on creating accessible remote meetings so everyone can equally participate:
#a11y
#StayHomeMN
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Have you been exposed to COVID-19?
Knowing can help slow the spread.
Get the COVIDaware MN app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Learn more at .
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Minnesota is expanding vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16+!
We’ve now vaccinated 80% of seniors, 2 out of 3 educators, and now everyone is expected to be able to get their dose by the end of May.
#RollUpYourSleevesMN
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Thanks to a collaboration between
@target
,
@mnsafetycouncil
, & MNIT, Minnesota businesses have a digital tool to help them perform basic health screenings. Thank you
@mndeed
and
@grove
for highlighting this work and helping businesses in this time of need:
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We are so proud to announce that MNIT's security operations manager, John Israel, received a Visionary Leadership Award at this year's Cyber Security Summit.
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BREAKING:
@GovTimWalz
,
@MayoClinic
, and
@UMNews
have announced a breakthrough for rapid, widespread testing of COVID-19 in Minnesota. They’ve launched a statewide strategy with the capacity to test as many as 20,000 Minnesotans per day
#MNStrong
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Exciting news on the
@MNDNR
#EagleCam
= 3 eggs and a cable update. Follow at:
http://t.co/a2DpXhtLsJ
http://t.co/vzXHgibkuj
#Nature
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This computer system is under attack! “Viruses” threw puffballs to attack the user, firewalls blocked those attacks, antivirus picked up what was left, and a “phisher” took a message straight to the user!
#cybersecurity
#CyberSafeMN
@theworksmuseum
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What do these maps have in common? They are all housed in Minnesota’s Geospatial Commons! ➡️ This website is a collaborative space for anyone who wants to access or publish GIS data in Minnesota. More about what these maps tell us in the 🧵
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As of 5 pm, MNIT continues work to restore impacted state systems. Significant progress has been made restoring applications, call center mgmt services, & network access. The impact of this global outage and recovery status varies by agency & service, with progress on all fronts.
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We are proud to share that Commissioner Tarek Tomes was named a State Executive of the Year in the 2023
#Statescoop50
Awards! MNIT strives for the "best possible IT solutions and customer service to the people of Minnesota and our business partners."
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Commissioner
@tarektomes
speaking to MNIT's managers and supervisors this morning to kick off a great day of learning during MNIT Week.
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We are proud to announce that MNIT received the State IT Recognition Award from
@NASCIO
for our work with the
@mnhealth
. Congrats to
@tarektomes
and the entire organization! Check out more about the award-winning tool and recognition here:
#NASCIO19
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Today marks the 10-year anniversary of the State of Minnesota's adoption of a digital accessibility and usability standard. Let's raise a (virtual) glass to toast all those that have made the state a more inclusive place over the past decade, including:
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Minnesotans!
#DYK
that you can access tools to fight COVID-19?
🚨COVIDaware MN: Learn about potential COVID-19 exposures
🩹Vaccine Connector: Alerts you when you're eligible to receive a vaccine & vaccine opportunities in your area
Info here👉
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.
@MNIT_Services
' Communications Team was just presented with a Northern Lights Award from
@MAGComms
for it's work on MNIT's first ever Annual Report!
Haven't read the report? Check it out on MNIT's website:
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.
@GovTimWalz
declares October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the State of Minnesota:
#CyberSafeMN
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This summer, MNIT's
#cybersecurity
and
#accessibility
student interns are from out of state. Yesterday, they got a dose of Minnesota history and a fantastic view! MNIT staff took the interns on a tour of the Minnesota State Capitol building during their lunch break.
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Congrats to MNIT’s Commissioner
@tarektomes
for receiving the 2020 Twin Cities Nonprofit/Public Sector CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Award! Read more about Commissioner Tomes & his leadership experience on MNIT’s website: .
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With guidance from
@mndli
,
@mndeed
,
@mnhealth
, and other state agencies — businesses and organizations can find the information they need to reopen safely on the website.
#StaySafeMN
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Looking for a great way to close out
#WomensHistoryMonth
? Learn from MNIT women about their work and experiences, and the many ways that women displayed leadership throughout the pandemic.
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Asst. Commissioner Chris Buse having fun before beginning Rube Goldberg Machine judging duties in the
@MN4H
Building at the
#MNStateFair
!
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A great question for this
#GovITSym
posed by Commissioner
@tarektomes
: "How are our actions reinforcing or removing structural inequity?"
"We must take advantage of the technological tools we have to fights those inequities before they become further engrained in our services."
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MNIT Commissioner
@tarektomes
was named a finalist for CIO of the Year by InspireCIO in the Nonprofit/Public Sector Category. Read more from
@GovTimWalz
& what the recognition means for the State of Minnesota:
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MNIT employees have had a blast at the Minnesota State Fair! Stop by our booth in the Education Building now through Labor Day to learn about phishing, get a prize, and speak with MNIT staff.
#MNStateFair
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Roll up your sleeves, Minnesota! Safe, effective vaccines are here – and they’re saving lives. Find out how to get your shot at .
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NEW: Vaccine locator map to give all seniors across Minnesota the opportunity to find vaccine opportunities in their area. Minnesotans can use the map to find vaccine providers near them & contact those healthcare providers with questions.
➡️
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If you’re at the
#mnstatefair
, head on down to
@MNIT_Services
’ booth at the Education Building! We’ve got a great team there tonight who will cheer you on as you take our
#statetech
quiz and spin our prize wheel!
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Did you know that jailbreaking your phone makes you an easier target for hackers?
#Cybersecurity
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Who's excited for the
@mnstatefair
?!
@MNIT_Services
will be in the Education Building, along with many of our partners in state government.
Stop by our booth to spin a digital prize wheel, learn about
#statetech
, share your ideas, and sign up for our Hot Jobs newsletter!
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"Employees are the first line of defense, and the key to success in preventing cyber-attacks." - Jason Witty, CISO at
@usbank
#MNCyberSummit
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"It is important that digital accessibility is not an afterthought but included in every discussion so that the technology is available for the most amount of people."
—
@jay_wyant
discusses an ever-present thread for "Tech Through the Decades".
#a11y
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"The experiences of this year highlight the importance of being even more creative and resourceful to meet the evolving needs of our future workforce, the future of our economy, and the future of our state." – MNIT's Commissioner
More in our annual report:
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Happy first day of the Fair! MNIT’s all set up at the Education Building. Come VISIT! we’ve got prizes, games, and lots of great info about state
#tech
.
#MNSateFair
#MNSTEMDay2018
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Woah, what a day! Thanks to all who participated in
@HackforMN
today!
#CivicHack
#OpenData
#Innovation
http://t.co/jyyNldlKbo
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MNIT is excited to share that we've named John Israel as Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the State of Minnesota. Learn more about who's leading Minnesota's cybersecurity operations ➡️
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Have you considered whether the colors in your website have enough contrast? Especially when it is a non-text item? ! Learn how to apply the principles of color contrast requirements for everything that conveys or is useful to understand information.
#a11y
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Did you know that
@MinnesotaDHS
, MNIT, and Minnesota’s counties teamed up with Code for America to develop a human-centered benefits application to serve the people of Minnesota? Learn about MNbenefits in our latest quarterly report!
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ONE MILLION! More than one million COVID-19 vaccines have gone into the arms of Minnesotans. Thanks to all the state employees for working tirelessly to get Minnesotans through this pandemic. Today is a good day. 😀
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2
@MNIT_Services
projects honored w/State IT Recognition Awards at
#NASCIO2017
!
#StateITRocks
Learn about honoree - MN Geospatial Commons!
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This thread.
So let’s talk about
#mnleg
and cyber security - everyone agrees that doing something this session is important
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Commissioner
@tarektomes
presented
@GovTimWalz
and
@LtGovFlanagan
’s Proclamation of August 22, 2019 as STEM Day at the
@mnstatefair
!
#STEMDayMN2019
#STEMDay
#MNStateFair
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Have you been exposed to COVID-19? Knowing can help slow the spread. Download the latest version of COVIDaware MN today in the Google Play or App Store.
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Did you that it's National IT Professionals Day? Take a few minutes to celebrate the technologists in your life. There are over 2,400 staff at MNIT who are dedicated to partnering to deliver secure, reliable technology solutions to improve the lives of all Minnesotans.
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Do you have the latest version of the COVIDaware MN app? Check the Google Play or App Store to update your app today.
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MNIT Commissioner
@tarektomes
is at the Boys and Girls Club Mt.Airy location in the
@cityofsaintpaul
talking to students about how to stay safe online for Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
#CyberSafeMN
#CyberAware
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.
@sevenspokesbike
owner Alicia Vin Zant talks about using the new
#MNGreatOutdoors
site to plan great trips for her family, and to recommend bike trails to customers!
#MNGreatOutdoors
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Keep your network secure while teleworking:
1) Utilize home Wi-Fi or Ethernet
2) Secure your home network with a strong passphrase and name
3) If using non-home Wi-Fi, use your mobile phone as a hot spot
4) Always confirm the name of the Wi-Fi connection you intend to use
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.
@MNIT_Services
Commissioner
@tarektomes
presents
@GovTimWalz
’s Proclamation - today, August 22 is STEM Day at the
@mnstatefair
!
#STEMDayMN2019
@MNSTEMNetwork
#STEMDay
#MNSTATEFAIR
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Questions about the COVIDaware MN app or exposure notification setting for iPhones? Minnesotans can learn more on the COVIDaware MN website:
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At the
#MNStateFair
with some
#cybersecurity
activities for
#STEMDay
with
@MNSTEMNetwork
. We’ll be here all day! Be sure to stop by, take a photo, and enjoy the great weather we’ve got today.
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We are so proud of our Minnesotan & MNIT staff
@JoshCinnamo
! Congratulations on your bronze medal!
#TokyoParalympics
Brought the muscle.
In his Paralympic debut,
@JoshCinnamo
is taking home the bronze in shot put F46.
#TokyoParalympics
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MNIT's Office of Transformation and Strategy Delivery enables state agencies to deliver modern services that benefit Minnesotans. Learn how Minnesota works across agencies to create an innovative digital government that works for all.
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MNIT is pleased to announce that Aaron Call is our our new Interim Chief Information Security Officer!
Read more:
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Commissioner
@tarektomes
joined
#CfASummit
this week to talk about how Minnesota is putting people at the center of our work & tech!
At the first day of
#CfASummit
, the passion and excitement for innovation and equity was palpable. Thank you to all of our inspiring presenters and speakers who shared their perspectives on how we can break down barriers and build a new digital age that works for all.
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