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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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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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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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Photos: Migrant workers in Minn. struggle with hunger

Photos: Migrant workers in Minn. struggle with hunger

Migrant workers travel hundreds of miles every summer to work in farm fields and processing plants of Montgomery, a small town in southern Minnesota. When they first arrive, many struggle to get enough to eat.

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Photos: Eve of the shutdown

Photos: Eve of the shutdown

The Minnesota State Capitol was the center of activity on Thursday, June 30, 2011, as Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders tried all day to come up with a last-minute budget agreement to avert a government shutdown. Their efforts failed, even as state employees and others gathered outside to urge them to reach a deal.
by Jeffrey Thompson

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