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Todd Palin to visit northern Minnesota

Andy King, Associated Press - Ap

Todd Palin, right, husband of Republican vice presidential candidate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, signs autographs with professional snowmobile partner Scott Davis at a group autograph event at the Hays Days Grass Drags snowmobile event in Forest Lake, Minn. Saturday Sept. 6, 2008. Palin, a professional racer, is the defending, with Davis, and four-time champion of the 1,971 mile Iron Dog snowmobile race while Davis is a seven-time champion in his home state of Alaska.

Last update: October 13, 2008 - 2:37 PM

 The husband of Alaska Governor and vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin will visit northwestern Minnesota this week.

John McCain's Minnesota campaign says Todd Palin is expected to speak with voters and outdoors enthusiasts in Duluth, Grand Rapids and Bemidji on Thursday. He'll then visit Thief River Falls and Moorhead on Friday.

Palin will tour the state with his snowmobile racing partner Scott Davis, who's a native of Grand Rapids.

The McCain campaign has been trying to gain ground in northeastern Minnesota, which has traditionally supported Democrats. The campaign has held several "Sportsmen for McCain-Palin" events in the area to appeal to outdoors enthusiasts.

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