3 suspended for not standing for Pledge of Allegiance
Three eighth-graders at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Junior High in western Minnesota were suspended by their principal for not standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
DNR chief: Law firm will probe conference
Two oversight committees of the Senate and House held a joint hearing today to question Mark Holsten about the game warden conference that cost the state more than $300,000.
State Politics
Mother's Day resolution: Where utter cynicism meets pure sentimentality
On Thursday, the Democrats offered up a routine Mother's Day resolution - or set a trap, depending on your point of view. It was named House Resolution 1113, "Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day."
National Politics: Senate
Coleman, Franken camps each accuse other of flip-flopping
The GOP incumbent and his challenger claim their opponents are trying to shift to the center.
Photo right: Norm Coleman
National Politics: In Congress
Farm bill deal: 'We pulled off a pretty amazing thing'
WASHINGTON - After a year of bargaining, Minnesota Democrat Collin Peterson spearheaded a breakthrough on a federal farm bill Thursday that would set new payment limits on agriculture subsidies for the next five years.
National Politics: Conventions
GOP convention gets a new spin: Free bikes
A bicycle share program planned for the St. Paul event could lead to an ongoing program in the Twin Cities.
Blogs + Podcasts
Mike Gravel hits on ‘Obama girl’
While Hillary Clinton tries to pry superdelegates away from Barack Obama, another presidential candidate, Mike Gravel, is trying to steal Obama’s Girl. Yes, Gravel is still officially in the race. If you’ve forgotten, he’s the former U.S. Senator from Alaska — a Democrat who recently turned Libertarian. He produced some quirky videos early in the campaign, [...]
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Thursday, May 8- 6-9 p.m.: DFL U.S. Senate candidates Al Franken and Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer appear at the 10th Annual Kandiyohi County DFL Dinner, Atwater Community Center, Atwater.
- 1-4 p.m.: DFL U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer appears at the Le Sueur County Annual Bean Feed Fundraiser, at David and Jane Cummisky’s house, 1280 Highway 13 North, Waterville.
- 4-5 p.m.: Nelson-Pallmeyer holds a coffee and conversation gathering at the home of Bob and Suzannah Ciernia, 41 Fareway Drive, Northfield.
- 7-9 p.m.: Nelson-Pallmeyer holds a coffee and conversation gathering at Sue and Greg Skog’s house, 1591 Mallard Drive, Eagan.
- 6 p.m.: Former Gov. Jesse Ventura signs copies of his latest book, “Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me!”, in the rotunda at the Mall of America, Bloomington. Wristbands for the autograph line will be distributed starting at 3 p.m.
- 7 p.m.: Former Gov. Jesse Ventura and his wife, Terry, will sign Ventura’s new book, “Don’t Start the Revolution Without Me!”, at Barnes & Noble, 8040 Wedgewood Lane, Maple Grove.
- 10 a.m.: DFL Seventh Congressional District Convention, Arrowhead Resort, Alexandria.
- 10 a.m.: DFL Minneapolis City Convention, Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE., Minneapolis.
- GOP State Convention. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester.
- DFL State Convention. Mayo Civic Center, Rochester.
- Democratic National Convention, Pepsi Center, Denver.
- In conjunction with the Republican National Convention, the Minneapolis St. Paul 2008 Host Committee will present CivicFest, featuring dozens of exhibits on Minnesota and American history and politics — including a half-scale replica of the Oval Office — at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, and free for those under age 8. More information: www.civicfest.org.
- Republican National Convention, Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul.
Campaign finance information
| Candidate | relative total | Total raised | |
| Obama |
|
$240,175,070 | |
| Clinton |
|
$194,793,407 | |
| McCain |
|
$81,858,086 | |
| $516,826,563 | |||