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 the official grand reopening of the Minnesota Capitol after a years-long rehab project. The celebration will include a tour of the Capitol building, yoga on the lawn and a Prince dance party.

In truth, the Capitol in its new form has been open for several months. Lawmakers held their session there this year. But with the session over, a summertime affair was set aside to invite Minnesota to come see the $310 million renovations.

Two guests discussed the history and features of the Capitol. Denis Gardner wrote a new book about the building, "

."  Marjorie Pearson is an architectural historian and the author of an article in 

, "Approaching the Capitol: The Story of the Minnesota State Capitol Mall."

 To hear the conversation use the audio player above.

Celebrate the restored Capitol with an audio tour

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The celebration will include several events to mark the public opening, even though the building was in use during the last legislative session.

Two guests joined the program. Denis Gardner wrote a new book about the building, "Our Minnesota State Capitol."  Marjorie Pearson is  the author of an article in Minnesota History Magazine, "Approaching the Capitol: The Story of the Minnesota State Capitol Mall."

Weekend celebration marks re-opening of Capitol building

A man in a top hat watches the ribbon cutting. 

Weekend celebration marks Capitol building reopening

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