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Twin Cities brace for cuts

Broadcast: Midmorning, 12/29/2008, 9:06 a.m.

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Gov. Pawlenty wants to cut millions from local government aid, while urging cities to maintain police and fire department budgets. The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul discuss whether they can cope with cuts that both characterize as "severe."

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  • R. T. Rybak: Minneapolis mayor.
  • Chris Coleman: St. Paul mayor.

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