ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - If you're planning a weekend visit to one
of Minnesota's historic sites or museums, you're in luck.
     The Minnesota State Historical Society says the 26 museums and
historic sites will reopen to the public on Saturday now that the
state budget impasse has been resolved. Gov. Mark Dayton signed a
new budget Wednesday, ending the nation's longest state government
shutdown in the past decade.
     The historical society says its programs will also resume this
week, including two music series. The first Mill City Live concert
at Mill City Museum will be held Thursday. The first 9 Nights of
Music concert at the Minnesota History Center will be Tuesday.
     The society estimates it was unable to serve more than 40,000
visitors during the government shutdown which began July 1.