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Email: jennifer.brooks@startribune.com

Jennifer Brooks covers politics for the Star Tribune.
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Harness track has new plan: Electronic blackjack

Running Aces hopes to install electronic blackjack in its card room.

Updated: November 09, 2012, - 12:48 PM

DFLers end GOP control in Legislature after two years

DFLers reclaimed control of the Minnesota Legislature on Tuesday, ending two short years of a Republican majority and offering Gov. Mark Dayton a much friendlier climate to pursue his agenda.

Updated: November 07, 2012, - 03:03 PM

Minnesota on the last-minute campaign radar

One week before the election, presidential campaigns try to build buzz in the state.

Updated: November 01, 2012, - 10:01 AM

Obama, Romney send last-minute stumpers to Minnesota

On a day when Hurricane Sandy put the presidential campaign on hold for most of the country, Minnesota caught more political action than it has seen this entire election cycle.

Updated: October 31, 2012, - 05:27 AM

Campaigns put Wisconsin voters in the spotlight

Weary voters in a critical swing state such as Wisconsin fight the ground war, one yard sign and robo call at a time.

Updated: October 27, 2012, - 03:44 PM

Bachmann runs hard, holds lead on Graves

New poll has Sixth District GOP incumbent ahead of the Democratic newcomer.

Updated: October 24, 2012, - 01:22 PM

Bachmann-Graves race in 6th District full of spending

Rep. Michele Bachmann raised $4.5 million in the third quarter. Jim Graves raised $1 million.

Updated: October 20, 2012, - 11:17 AM

Hot congressional races in state generating big money

Bachmann brings in a whopping $4.5 million. Democratic challenger Nolan edges past Cravaack's fundraising in the 8th.

Updated: October 13, 2012, - 06:35 AM

8th District battle turns national

The sprawling Eighth is one of the nation's most hotly contested races, with millions of dollars pouring into the state from political action committees, super PACs and interest groups.

Updated: October 10, 2012, - 11:05 PM