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Slideshow: Tim Pawlenty on the trail

Slideshow: Tim Pawlenty on the trail

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty dropped out of the race for president on August 14, 2011. He had announced his candidacy in May 2011, but some say he started running the day Sen. John McCain turned him down as a GOP vice presidential running mate in 2008.

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Slideshow: Dedication of 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden

Slideshow: Dedication of 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden

Hundreds of people turned out in downtown Minneapolis Monday for the dedication of a remembrance garden, in memorial of the 35W bridge victims and survivors.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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MPR News photos of the week

MPR News photos of the week

Unusual weather and the long-awaited end of the state government shutdown dominated the news this week.

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Photos: Scenes from the special session 2011 all-nighter

Photos: Scenes from the special session 2011 all-nighter

After working through the night and early into the morning, the Minnesota House and Senate passed 12 budget and spending bills on July 20. Here are some scenes from the all-night session.
by Nikki Tundel

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Pictures: Cooling off in the heatwave

Pictures: Cooling off in the heatwave

The heat wave of 2011 rolls on, and the hottest air may be yet to come by Wednesday. Meanwhile, Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis is providing respite from the heat.
by Nikki Tundel

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Blue Heron chicks released into wild

Blue Heron chicks released into wild

Almost two months after being rescued, a group of Great Blue Heron chicks displaced by the north Minneapolis tornado was released back to the wild near Coon Rapids on July 18, 2011.
by Nikki Tundel

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Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

Beekeepers closely watch population, productivity

July is typically a busy month for bees, and peak time for honey production in Minnesota. It's also a busy time for beekeeper Jeff Anderson, who keeps a close eye on his hives - not just to watch for honey, but also for disease.
by Ann Arbor Miller

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