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Pawlentys to put bright holiday glow on fiscally gloomy State Capitol

Last update: December 4, 2008 - 7:45 AM

Once Minnesotans hear the news of the state's budget woes late this morning, they can turn their attention at few hours later to cheerier events -- the lighting of the State Capitol Christmas tree.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary Pawlenty will oversee the festivities at 5 p.m. in front of the Capitol's west wing.

--PAUL WALSH

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