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Minnesota (IPA: [ˌmɪnəˈsoʊtə]) (Audio (US) (help·info)) is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is the 12th largest state in the U.S., and the 21st most populous, with over five million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the 32nd state in 1858. While the state's residents have been primarily white and Northern European, substantial influxes of African, Asian, and Hispanic immigrants have joined the descendants of European immigrants and Native American descendants of its original inhabitants.

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LAS VEGAS - MARCH 16: ShoWest managing director, Robert Sunshine presents the Big 10 Award onstage at the Disney/Pixar screening of 'Toy Story 3' during ShoWest 2010 held at Paris Las Vegas on March 16, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Big Ten Conference
Arkansas-Pine Bluff's Allen Smith attends an NCAA college basketball practice in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Arkansas-Pine Bluff is to play Duke in a first-round game on Friday. National Collegiate Athletic Association
US President Barack Obama embraces Michigan Democrat Senator Debbie Stabenow as he greets lawmakers after signing the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Michigan
President Barack Obama, talks with Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, left, and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., as Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., stands behind after signing the HIRE act jobs bill in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington Thursday, March 18, 2010. Ohio
Northern Iowa's Tyson Reiner, bottom, tries to get free from Virginia's Dan Gonsor, during their match at the NCAA Wrestling Championships on Thursday March 18, 2010, in Omaha, Neb. Iowa
AGCO Corporation's Award Winning Tractor Challenger MT900 (Photo: Business Wire) Photo:Phil Miller/MGP2. Phil Miller
Wisconsin's head coach Bo Ryan looks on during an NCAA college basketball practice in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Wisconsin plays Wofford in a first round game on Friday. Wisconsin
Penn St. forwards Andrew Jones (22) and Jamelle Comley (obscured) battle for a loose ball against Minnesota forwards Damian Johnson, left, and Ralph Sampson III, right, during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009, in Minneapolis. Ralph Sampson
Wisconsin-Green Bay's Kayla Teschlag and Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Amanda Viehauser (21) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 10, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis., in the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Women's tournament. Green Bay won 72-48. Milwaukee
INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Center Paul Carter #1 and head coach Tubby Smith of the Minnesota Golden Gophers react in the final moments of the championship game in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Golden Gophers lost 90-61 to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Tubby Smith
JOSE, CA - MARCH 18: California Republican gubernatorial candidate and former eBay CEO Meg Whitman smiles as she speaks to the Greater San Jose Hispanic Chamber of Commerce March 18, 2010 in San Jose, California. Whitman is currently campaigning ahead of the California Republican primary for governor. U.S. Republican Party
U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Mathew Gorzkiewicz, of North Liberty, Indiana, with the First Battalion, Sixth Marine Regiment, Alpha company, takes part in a patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Indiana
Charles Wooley, Midwest Deputy Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service addresses a meeting in Ypsilanti, Mich., Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. Officials met to discuss the federal response to the Asian carp threat to the Great Lakes. The event is the second of its kind in the region. Fish and Wildlife Service
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 23: Author Anne Ford attends the American Cancer Society's 2010 'Mother of the Year' award luncheon at The Pierre Hotel on February 23, 2010 in New York City. American Cancer Society
Purdue coach Matt Painter, left, talks with guard Chris Kramer in the first half against Michigan State in an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Michigan State won 53-44. Matt Painter
US President Barack Obama shakes hands with lawmakers, including Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin( 2nd-L), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (C), Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (2nd R) and New York Democrat Senator Charles Schumer (R) after signing the HIRE Act, a 17.6 billion dollar jobs bill that encourages businesses to hire workers, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2010. Illinois
DORAL, FL - MARCH 14: Bill Haas hits out of the bunker on the first hole during the final round of the 2010 WGC-CA Championship at the TPC Blue Monster at Doral on March 14, 2010 in Doral, Florida. Bill Haas

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Xavier's Dante Jackson, right, follows his half-court shot, with teammate Jamel McLean, left, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Dante Jackson, right, follows his half-court shot, with teammate Jamel McLean, left, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Mark Lyons shoots, with teammate Kevin Feeney, rear, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Mark Lyons shoots, with teammate Kevin Feeney, rear, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jordan Crawford, left, shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jordan Crawford, left, shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jason Love shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jason Love shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier coach Chris Mack, left, speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier coach Chris Mack, left, speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III slam dunks during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III slam dunks during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota's Damian Johnson is watched by teammates as he slam dunks during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota's Damian Johnson is watched by teammates as he slam dunks during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith, rear, follows his team's NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith, rear, follows his team's NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith calls a drill during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota coach Tubby Smith calls a drill during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Minnesota plays Xavier in a first-round game on Friday.

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Minnesota Timberwolve's Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) during the first period of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Salt Lake City.

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Minnesota Timberwolve's Al Jefferson (25) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) during the first period of their NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2010, in Salt Lake City.

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People crowd a courtroom at the Minnesota Judicial Center during oral arguments in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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People crowd a courtroom at the Minnesota Judicial Center during oral arguments in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during a news conference after presenting oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during a news conference after presenting oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson listens during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Eric Magnuson listens during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, listens during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Mn., March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Galen Robinson, a lawyer from Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance, listens during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Mn., March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Rep. Ryan Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley, talks to the press after the The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program, in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Rep. Ryan Winkler, DFL-Golden Valley, talks to the press after the The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program, in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Solicitor General Alan Gilbert speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Solicitor General Alan Gilbert speaks during oral arguments in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010. The Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program. The lawsuit, filed by Galen Robinson, challenges a signature political move by Pawlenty and could redefine the governor's budget-cutting power.

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Brian McClung, deputy chief of staff for Gov. Tim Pawlenty, talks to the press after the The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program, in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010.

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Brian McClung, deputy chief of staff for Gov. Tim Pawlenty, talks to the press after the The Minnesota Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a lawsuit filed by six low-income Minnesotans who say Gov. Tim Pawlenty violated the state constitution when he unalloted money for their special nutrition program, in St Paul, Minn., Monday, March 15, 2010.

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INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Head coach Thad Matta of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the championship game in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament 90-61 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 14: Head coach Thad Matta of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the championship game in the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament 90-61 over the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 14, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Xavier's Dante Jackson, right, follows his half-court shot, with teammate Jamel McLean, left, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Dante Jackson, right, follows his half-court shot, with teammate Jamel McLean, left, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Mark Lyons shoots, with teammate Kevin Feeney, rear, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Mark Lyons shoots, with teammate Kevin Feeney, rear, during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jordan Crawford, left, shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jordan Crawford, left, shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jason Love shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier's Jason Love shoots during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier coach Chris Mack, left, speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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Xavier coach Chris Mack, left, speaks to reporters during NCAA college basketball practice in Milwaukee, Wis., Thursday, March 18, 2010. Xavier plays Minnesota in a first-round game on Friday.

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