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Weaver opts against run for Minn. governor

A Republican with deep ties to the Minnesota business community has decided against a run for governor next year.

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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.

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Health care bill clears Senate hurdle, 60-39

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A bruising debate on health care awaits the Senate after Thanksgiving now that the historic legislation has cleared a key hurdle over the opposition of Republicans eager to inflict a punishing defeat on President Barack Obama.

Health care issues: What are GOP's reform ideas?

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Emotions erupt over county budget woes

The Hennepin County Board may restore some funding, but agency heads are worried about bigger holes in the safety net.

Backed by House, 6 patients sue Pawlenty, state officials

Gov. Tim Pawlenty sliced the program's $5.3 million appropriation as part of a $2.7 billion emergency budget reduction in June. The nutrition cuts prompted a lawsuit that offers a glimpse into a program that serves some of the state's poorest residents.

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GOP's Charlie Weaver opts out of governor's race

The executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership said he decided not to run because, "life is short"

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