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Reporter | Politics and government

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Email: jennifer.brooks@startribune.com

Jennifer Brooks covers politics for the Star Tribune.
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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

Graves admits error on biography

United Way service was on a committee, not a board.

Updated: October 08, 2012, - 09:54 PM

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie accused of overstepping his office

Senators filed complaint over use of taxpayer funds to oppose voter ID issue.

Updated: October 05, 2012, - 06:04 AM

Bachmann on the move in her toughest congressional race yet

After Michel Bachmann's presidential campaign, she isn't taking "anything for granted" in her congressional re-election race against Democrat Jim Graves.

Updated: September 28, 2012, - 06:00 AM

Mystic Lake plans to sell liquor

Mystic Lake Casino awaits approval from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It has long been one of the state's few dry tribal casinos, but after watching revenue suffer along with the economy and years of requests from thirsty guests, the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community quietly agreed to a policy change.

Updated: September 22, 2012, - 06:23 AM