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• New MnDOT commissioner looks ahead
  The Minnesota Department of Transportation's new commissioner, Tom Sorel, talks about where he thinks the new gas tax revenue should be spent, and about the progress of replacing some critical bridges in Minneapolis and around the state.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Tom Sorel: Nominated by Gov. Pawlenty to be the new commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He previously was administrator of the Minnesota Federal Highway Administration.
  Steve Murphy (DFL-Red Wing): Chair of the transportation committee in the Minnesota Senate.
  More from MPR
  Pawlenty names new MnDOT chief (04/21/2008)
  Resources
  Minnesota Department of Transportation
  Minnesota Senate Transportation committee
• The Declaration of Independence's surprising history
  It's hard to imagine now, but at one time the Declaration of Independence was considered obsolete. Two scholars of the Declaration of Independence throughout history talk about how understanding of the document has evolved over time.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Douglas Wilson: Co-director of Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College.
  Joseph Ellis: Professor of history at Mount Holyoke College. His most recent book is "American Creation: Triumphs and Tragedies in the Founding of the Republic."
  More from MPR
  Declaration of Independence coming to Minnesota (03/26/2008)
  Resources
  MPR News: Declaration of Independence coming to Minnesota
  The Declaration of Independence at the Minnesota History Center
  About Douglas Wilson
  About Joseph Ellis

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