Pawlenty calls special session

Gov. Pawlenty has called a special session for 5pm Tuesday evening. Here's the story. The session will focus on disaster relief (southeastern Minnesota flooding, Browns Valley, drought stricken areas) but will not deal with transportation or property tax relief.

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