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Is he back in the hunt, or perhaps making a bid for the Vice-Presidency … After withdrawing his Presidential Bid last year, we found former Minnesota Governor, Tim Pawlenty, back on the campaign trail – …
09 Jan 12
In fact it is hard to believe, but three weeks from today the 2012 Minnesota Legislature convenes in St. Paul. Lawmakers will go into the session with a state budget in a much better shape …
04 Jan 12
Minnesota Republicans Saturday elected political consultant Pat Shortridge as their new state chairman. The action comes at the same time Senate Republicans last week named a new Majority Leader and the State Republican Party deals …
02 Jan 12
How does Minnesota fare as being a popular New Year’s Eve destination? Turns out the city of Minneapolis makes the top-50 list, coming in at number-41, right behind Nashville, Tennessee. Not surprisingly, the Priceline.com survey …
29 Dec 11
It is the People’s House and it is due for a face lift beginning right at the top. In fact, restoration crews have just about finished work at the very pinnacle of the state Capitol …
28 Dec 11
A St. Paul couple has Christmas pictures, but there’s nothing festive about them. Soua Vang and Nikki Xiong recently installed a security camera in their apartment and caught photos of Christmas Eve robbers taking jewelry …
27 Dec 11
A former Minnesota Republican leader is urging the party to move quickly to repair damage from the scandal involving deposed Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch. Ex-party chair Chuck Slocum (SLOW’-come) says the situation is serious …
26 Dec 11
A Minnesota man ended up in the hospital after he was doused with hot grease while attempting to rob a Fargo Restaurant Sunday night. According to Fargo Police, 30-year-old Andrew Salus, from Duluth, approached the …
15 Nov 11
A new park plan for Historic Old Mill State Park, on Marshall County Road #4 between Argyle and Newfolden. In addition to the iconic log cabin and steam-powered flour mill, beach, swinging bridge, picnic and campgrounds, the …
