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Michael at MDE is uncovering more about Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak's suspended driver's license last year, and reported that Rybak received the speeding ticket on the second day of the DFL convention taking place in Rochester. WCCO-TV reports he didn't pay the complete fine for a speeding ticket received last year in Olmsted County, but seems to handle the Mayor with kid gloves (compared to Fox 9 News) as to how his car got to City Hall. Caroline Lowe's report at 'CCO:

The mayor says he only learned of the suspended license late Thursday afternoon. He was confronted by cameras when he slid into his car parked outside the Minneapolis City Hall Thursday evening. Rybak said he did not intend to drive, and that he was only getting in the car to pick up some paperwork.

If Rybak had been stopped by police after his license was suspended in February, he could have gotten another ticket and had his city car towed.

He left his car behind at city hall Thursday night and planned to take the bus or call his wife for a ride home.

Rybak, who also has a driver, said he already planned to take the bus to work on Friday when he will also take steps to clear up his license and fine issues. He also says he will not get behind the wheel of a car until those issues are resolved and he has a valid Minnesota driver's license.

Fox 9 News also reported that he was sent a notice of the suspension in March. The mayor doesn't recall seeing that notice in the mail. Their video catches him off guard when asked if he was driving around since then, while he's holding the car keys.

"I don't know. Let me think about it for a second. Have I been?"

This is priceless. Beth McDonough may have reached the Mayor before Caroline did — which may explain his smoother responses to WCCO. Check back to MN Democrats Exposed for the latest.