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Pawlenty's lawyer defends cuts to nutrition program

The Minnesota House mischaracterized the economic factors Gov. Tim Pawlenty used to justify cutting funds for a nutrition program for the elderly, blind and disabled, according to a letter filed in court Tuesday by his lawyer.

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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.

Effort builds to repeal nuclear power ban

Politicians, union and business leaders pressure Legislature to lift moratorium, saying attitudes are shifting.

Legislators take a field trip to the Metrodome

Is it time to raze the roof?

Is it time to raze the roof?

With the Vikings putting on the heat, House members got a chance to see for themselves why the team is seeking a new home.

Palin stops in Fla. town that feted her in 2008

Sarah Palin, who says the 2012 presidential election isn't on her radar, took her "Going Rogue" book tour to the biggest of the battleground states Tuesday, including a stop in the retirement community where tens of thousands of people gave her star treatment in the 2008 presidential election.

Obama expects support for more Afghanistan troops

President Barack Obama expects Americans to support sending tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan once they understand the perils of losing, and he is preparing to make his case to the nation next week.

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Keith Ellison's challenger and the dangers of stock photography

Keith Ellison is a pretty safe bet to win his district in 2010, but as of this week he officially has a challenger: Minneapolis lawyer Lynne Torgerson.

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