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Strange things around the Capitol during overnight special session

Those hanging around the Capitol for the final passage of the budget bill could see Sen. John Marty on a two-wheeled dolly and people napping in the chambers.

By Baird Helgeson

May 17, 2010 at 7:57AM

The Capitol can be a strange place during the overnight special session.

Around 2 a.m., a few minutes before Senator Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller started proof reading the final budget bill, Sen. John Marty could be seen being pushed down a Capitol hallway on a two-wheeled dolly.

This from the world of Twitter: "Reps. Murphy and Hosch napping on House floor. Rep. Cornish out cold on second floor bench."

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Baird Helgeson

Deputy editor

Baird Helgeson is deputy local editor at the Star Tribune. He helps supervise coverage of local news. Before becoming an editor, he was an award-winning reporter who covered state government and politics. He has worked for news organizations in Minnesota, Florida and North Dakota.