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David Joles, Star Tribune

An engagement party at Tim Burton’s home on Lake Minnetonka moved outdoors around dusk. Left to right, Mike Sullivan, Jenna Gettelfinger, Dave Tomassen and Nate Swanson sipped champagne in honor of Swanson and his bride-to-be, Mandy Moerchen.

Last update: August 13, 2008

Tim Burton is a dozen feet away and deep in conversation when he hears that someone lacks a drink.

In just three quick steps, he's behind the bar.

"Yeah, Donna, what would you like?"

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Hanging out at an ice cream stand, pitching a tent near the Mississippi River, sitting in the bleachers at a ballgame, slapping mosquitoes and watching the stars come out. Summer nights in Minnesota are too brief, and much loved.

Chasing the summer sun down river

Camping

Camping

Handmade calzones cook over a propane stove, Frisbees fly as dusk approaches and flames dance in the fire pit.

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