With a state health plan for the indigent about to be eliminated, most recipients will go on MinnesotaCare.
For Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, it's goodbye farm fields, hello palm trees.
The Minneapolis mayor spent money on a run for governor before filing needed paperwork, but will not be fined if he reimburses his mayoral campaign.
Adios, Mexico.
The governor wants to amend the Constitution to take guesswork out of budgeting, but he met skepticism from DFLers.
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Governor: Tim Pawlenty
One of only a few prominent Republicans to win a competitive re-election contest in the Democratic sweep of 2006, Tim Pawlenty is widely seen as politically shrewd and naturally likable.
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