Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Sharyle Knutson, David Roe and Mary B. Stanley to the Labor Interpretive Center Board of Directors. All three are appointed to four-year terms that expire on January 7, 2008.

Knutson, of St. Paul, is the president of the St. Paul Area Trades and Labor Assembly. She has nearly 20 years of experience in labor related fields. Knutson replaces Rosemarie Coleman on the board.

Roe, of Apple Valley, is a retired president of the Minnesota AFL-CIO and has served as a member and chair of the board since its inception in 1993.

Stanley, of Rogers, is an associate attorney with the law firm of Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren in Bloomington. Her practice is primarily in the areas of general corporate and franchise law. Stanley replaces Dennis O'Brien on the board.

The Labor Interpretive Center was created to celebrate the contributions of working people to the past, present, and future of Minnesota; spur an interest among the people of Minnesota in their own family and community traditions of work; help young people discover their work skills and opportunities for a productive working life; and advance the teaching of work and labor studies in schools and colleges. The Board of Directors consists of 10 members, including three appointed by the Governor.