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Rally at Capitol ahead of shutdown
A demonstrator holds up a sign at a rally on the Capitol steps Thursday morning, June 30 2011. The rally was organized by Invest in Minnesota, a coalition of faith, labor, and nonprofit organizations. Speakers advocated a progressive tax system to fully fund government functions.
Stephanie Hemphill/MPR Photo

The shutdown became inevitable after DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and the Republican-controlled Legislature failed to reach a budget deal last night. We asked Minnesotans around the Twin Cities why they think lawmakers were unable to bridge their differences.

(This report was put together with help from Jeff Jones and Megan Molteni.)

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Rally at Capitol ahead of shutdown
A demonstrator holds up a sign at a rally on the Capitol steps Thursday morning, June 30 2011. The rally was organized by Invest in Minnesota, a coalition of faith, labor, and nonprofit organizations. Speakers advocated a progressive tax system to fully fund government functions.
Stephanie Hemphill/MPR Photo