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Republicans working to re-establish grass roots in Bloomington
Bloomington City Council members like to say their jobs are nonpartisan and that party politics have no place in making sure streets are plowed and budgets are balanced.
ACORN Aims to Tip New Jersey Election in Corzine's Favor
Fearing a potentially devastating Democratic loss, the highly controversial Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now group and its affiliated organizations are gearing up to tip the scales and re-elect embattled incumbent in the hard-fought New Jersey gubernatorial race, sources tell Newsmax.
Coleman Says Pawlenty Would Make Great President
Share + Oct 15, 2009 8:10 am US/Central 1 of 1 U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman speaks during a press conference at his campaign headquarters Nov.
It's 2009 and the 2012 presidential contest is underway, a full three years early - too early if you're a typical person who hears 2012 and thinks of the apocalypse, and not early enough if you're a political nerd who gets the excitement from elections that he should be getting from football games.
'Things are going to get better,' Biden tells donors
At an exclusive dinner at Robert Pohlad's house, the vice president praises Walter Mondale, and raises $250,000. By RACHEL E. STASSEN-BERGER , Star Tribune Last update: October 15, 2009 - 11:42 PM Vice President Joe Biden came to Minnesota on Thursday for an intimate visit with a select group of donors.
Coleman warmly endorses Pawlenty
Former Sen. Norm Coleman strongly suggested on Wednesday that he is in Gov. Tim Pawlenty's camp if Pawlenty chooses to run for president.
Reality Check: Pohlad Family & Political Donations
Vice President Joe Biden will be in Minnesota on Thursday, but you probably won't have a chance to see him.
Legal fees the latest battle in case that alleged payments to Coleman
A high-bucks battle over legal fees has reinvigorated a case that roiled Minnesota's 2008 Senate race.
Bachmann: It's like MSNBC hosts are stalking me
For most members of Congress, encounters with the press are a common and expected part of the job.
Editorial: GOP field leaves room for moderate
Candidates are preparing to offer voters a hard-right turn. Last update: October 5, 2009 - 9:48 PM The eight gubernatorial candidates showcased at last weekend's state GOP convention differed on a few minor matters.
Seifert takes top spot in straw pol.....
Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, took another step forward Saturday in his bid to be governor of Minnesota.
Republicans size up candidates for Minnesota governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republicans running for Minnesota governor reached their first milepost today, with the nine candidates hoping to break away from the field in a nonbinding straw poll at their state party convention.
Coleman's Bachmann pitch: Minnesotans denied a 'fair vote' last November
September 29th, 2009 3:05 PM by Kevin Diaz Democrats are positively a titter at a new fundraising appeal for U.S. Rep.
Kupchella taking his news to radio, the Web
At a time when revenue-challenged news organizations are shrinking their staffs and their coverage, a radio-enhanced news network is launching in the Twin Cities, and its backers believe that the operation will be profitable from the start -- thanks to key corporate sponsors and multimedia availability.
Pawlenty's Death Cult and Coleman's Face
We used to respect Gov. Tim Pawlenty for his ability to talk reasonably, keep his mouth shut on overly controversial topics, and generally represent himself as a decent Republican on national TV.
Sen. Stuart Smalley? Really? How in the world did this happen? How did Al Franken become a U.S. senator? How did Republican Sen.
Franken draws big laughs at Iowa fund...
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, the former comedian who has largely put the funny business on hold as he plays catch-up due to his late arrival in Washington, proved to a Iowa crowd Sunday that he's still got it.
Steak draws Al Franken to Iowa
Al Franken's headed to Iowa, and a good steak may be one of the reasons. The junior senator from Minnesota is the headliner Sunday at Sen.
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Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota-based utility leading an effort to build a $1.6 billion coal-fired power plant in South Dakota has pulled out of the project.
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