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Klobuchar rating at 58%; Franken is making gains

Poll finds voters are warming to Franken. Pawlenty has electorate almost evenly split.

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Thousands of conservative protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, heeding the call of Minnesota Republican Michele Bachmann to show their anger at what they see as a government takeover of health care.

Samuels is first to win via ranked-choice system

Samuels is first candidate to win office through counting of second choices in Minneapolis' new voting system.

House DFLers may challenge cuts in court

They will vote Monday on whether to join six citizens suing Pawlenty's use of "unallotment" power.

Obama reaches out to Asia

The president sought to cast U.S.-Asian relations with a new eye toward allies and former foes, economics and regional relationships.

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Absentee ballots simplified in wake of Senate race

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie says the new ballots are easy to understand, user-friendly.

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Nick Coleman: Dig deeper for charities in difficult times

Nonprofits struggle to raise money while their services are in demand.

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Senators express concern with cap-and-trade legislation

In a letter to Senate leaders, Franken and Klobuchar ask for a different carbon credit calculation.

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