I-35W Bridge Becomes A Rainbow Across The River For Pride

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The I-35W Bridge’s “snowbound white” surface glows in rainbow colors Friday night in recognition of Twin Cities Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Department of Transportation is providing the special lighting, which was requested by the non-profit organization Twin Cities Pride, with the support of the City of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis City Council Vice President Robert Lilligren hosted the lighting ceremony. The event is a cooperative effort of Twin Cities Pride, the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, OutFront Minnesota, and the Saloon.

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During the ceremony before the lighting, Senator Scott Dibble hinted that former Governor Tim Pawlenty or one of his appointees may have prevented this from happening earlier. Dibble says the project was “stopped at the top” during the Pawlenty years.