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Minn.'s Dayton Slots 2012 Trade Mission To China

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton is gearing up for another trade mission to China.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development noted the trip in a news release Wednesday about state export initiatives. According to the agency, the governor's trip is tentatively planned for late spring or early summer of next year.

This fall, Dayton led a trade trip to South Korea and Japan. His contingent included business, agricultural and academic leaders interested in projects abroad.

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