Republicans reveal plans for 2008 National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Republican Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty addresses the media during an informational walk through at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, on December 3, 2007. The Republican National Convention will be held there September 1-4, 2008. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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