Michelle Obama to return to Minnesota

Last update: October 7, 2008 - 7:18 PM

MICHELLE OBAMA, THE WIFE OF DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE BARACK OBAMA, WILL RETURN TO MINNESOTA ON MONDAY FOR A CAMPAIGN STOP.

Michelle Obama, who visited the state in November for a fundraising event, has been traveling around the country on behalf of her husband.

Details of her appearance have not been released.

Barack Obama, Republican candidate John McCain and their campaign staffs consider Minnesota a battleground state. McCain's next Minnesota appearance will be Friday in Lakeville.

Bob von Sternberg

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