I think(?) this is the first time I've seen one up close. Working weekends is surprisingly fun ... 
I was told Nick (the 8-year-old camel) has his own Facebook page, though it's not showing up in my searches.
I'll post a link to the story as soon as it's published online. Stay tuned!

Update: Here's the link, http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/124924534.html

A very, very rough/quick (wo)man-on-the street asking people in downtown Minneapolis what they think of the state shutdown (which took effect at midnight). Link: http://www.startribune.com/video/124815944.html

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