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Historic Governors' Mansion opens today By Becky Orr rep6@wyomingnews.com Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE - People celebrated the 100th birthday of the Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion in style Friday night at the centennial banquet. The evening recognized Wyoming governors, first ladies and first families. The gala paid tribute to those first family members whose efforts played a significant role in restoring the mansion at 300 E. 21st St. The Historic Governors' Mansion Foundation raised $1.5 million to restore the former home of Wyoming's top elected officials and their families. Money came from several sources, including the Legislature, donations, grants...

life's work in bronze A bronze calf was unveiled to honor Clifford Hansen By Ilene Olson rep3@wyomingnews.com Published in the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle CHEYENNE - A bronze calf dedicated Thursday to Clifford Hansen, former Wyoming senator and governor, recognizes his contributions to the state and to agriculture. "I think it's very appropriate," Hansen said after the unveiling on the Capitol lawn. Hansen, who served as governor from 1963-67 and as U.S. senator from 1967-78, owned and operated a cattle ranch in Teton County. Prior to his political career, he was a member and president of the University of Wyoming Board of...