Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Lynn Leegard to the Minnesota Racing Commission. 

Leegard, of Blaine, is vice president and general counsel of Shamrock Development, Inc. in Coon Rapids.  Previously, she was vice president and general counsel of Edina Realty and vice president and corporate counsel with the St. Paul Port Authority.  Leegard, who was president of the Minnesota Association of Realtors in 2003 - 2004, has a Minnesota real estate broker's license (1988), a salesperson's license (1985) and a law degree from Hamline University Law School in St. Paul.  Leegard was first appointed to the Racing Commission in May to complete the remainder of the term of a member who resigned.  She is now appointed to a full six-year term that expires on June 30, 2011.

The Minnesota Racing Commission licenses persons and organizations to operate racetracks, conduct horse racing, and conduct pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing; enforces and collects all applicable taxes and license fees; establishes a Minnesota Breeders' Fund; and, operates a card club.  The commission consists of nine members appointed by the Governor.