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This Day in Minnesota History

July 1, 2005

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Some state government agencies and departments are shut down because of an impasse between Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) and the DFL-controlled senate. Almost 8,900 state employees are furloughed for nine days until a compromise is reached.

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