GOVERNOR
Big Minn. union to pick 2010 governor candidate 
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota's second largest state employee union is ready to lend its backing to one of the candidates for governor.
By AP wire report , November 12, 2009
Republican Jungbauer drops run for Minn. governor
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Republican state Sen. Mike Jungbauer is dropping out of the Minnesota governor's race after having trouble raising money.
By AP wire report , November 11, 2009
GOP's Anderson backs sales tax increase in order to cut busines and individual income taxes
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Former State Auditor Pat Anderson says as Minnesota governor she'd back an an expansion of the sales tax opposite reductions in corporate and individual income taxes.
By AP wire report , November 02, 2009
Gov. orders deluxe TVs out of sexual offender treatment facility
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Pawlenty called the purchase of big flat-screen TVs for a Minnesota sex offender treatment facility “boneheaded” and said Tuesday he wants them removed, sold and replaced with smaller sets.
By AP wire report , October 21, 2009
Northern Grounds closes both coffee shops
WILLMAR — The Northern Grounds coffee and sandwich shop in downtown Willmar closed Wednesday.
October 16, 2009
Seifert won’t run for House again
ST. PAUL — Marty Seifert of Marshall is running for governor, but will not seek re-election to his state House seat if that fails.
October 16, 2009
Former Sen. Coleman endorses Pawlenty for president
MINNEAPOLIS - Former Sen. Norm Coleman says Gov. Tim Pawlenty would make a great president should he decide to run in the 2012 election.
By AP wire report , October 15, 2009
Forum shows differences among governor candidates; DFL’ers wants to tax rich, Republicans wants tax cuts
ST. PAUL — Tom Rukavina did not mince words in Minnesota’s first gubernatorial forum featuring candidates from both major parties.
“I am going to tax everybody in this room,” the Virginia, Minn., Democratic state representative declared.
By Don Davis , October 15, 2009
Pawlenty wants Minnesotans to be able buy health insurance from other states
Gov. Tim Pawlenty proposes three health-care changes that he says will save the state and consumers money, including allowing Minnesotans to buy health insurance from other states.
By Don Davis , October 13, 2009
Former Alaska Gov. Palin urges troop buildup in Afghanistan
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is urging President Barack Obama to increase the number of U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan.
By AP wire report , October 07, 2009
Pawlenty files PAC forms, fills out political team
ST. PAUL - A team of Republican consultants with experience on the presidential level will help run Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's new political action committee.
By AP wire report , October 01, 2009
Greater Minn. mayors seek voice in 2010 governor's race
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Greater Minnesota mayors and other city leaders say they want the crop of gubernatorial candidates to be specific about their stance on aid to cities.
By AP wire report , September 24, 2009
Editorial: Pawlenty travels leave MN wanting
Gov. Tim Pawlenty took another step this week toward running for president in 2012 with the formation of a political action committee.
By West Central Tribune , September 24, 2009
Minn.'s Pawlenty forming PAC; possible 2012 step
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is preparing to launch a national fundraising committee, yet another signal that he is positioning himself for a possible 2012 presidential run.
By AP wire report , September 22, 2009
Governor’s race keeps politicos abuzz: Democrats
ST. PAUL — There is a political buzz this fall unlike any ever heard around Minnesota.
By Don Davis , September 21, 2009
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OUR VOICES Pawlenty polling better than others
A Survey USA poll shows Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty's unilateral budget cuts have not hurt him politically. Fifty-three percent of respondents said they approve of the job he is doing, up from 47 percent in June, just after extensive publicity about Democrats criticizing him for cutting state progr
Posted by: Don Davis on Aug 3, 2009 at 11:07 AM | Capitol Chatter8 Reasons Why Our Next Governor Has Got To Be From Outstate Minnesota
The Monday June 8th edition of the Albert Lea Tribune carried an interesting editorial. It stated “It has been since Jan. 7th, 1991 when Rudy Perpich of Hibbing, MN left office, that the governor of Minnesota was outside of the metro. That was 18 years ago, and, if an outstate man or w
Posted by: bemidjimike on Jul 29, 2009 at 6:46 AM | The View from this side of the LakeOUR VOICES GOP governor's race includes Hann
State Sen. David Hann of Eden Prairie is the latest to officially enter Minnesota's Republican governor race. The second-term senator earlier said he was interested, and today announced in a Capitol complex news conference that he is in the race. "It's troubling to see the direction we have t
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 16, 2009 at 12:40 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Anderson enters governor race
Pat Anderson and mascot in 2006
Former State Auditor Pat Anderson, first elected at Pat Awada, filed paperwork to run for governor.
Her entry into the Republican contest was expected, but proba
OUR VOICES Ramstad won't run for governor
Cross out Jim Ramstad's name from those seeking to become Minnesota governor. The former Republican congressman today issues a statement saying he will not run for governor next year. “I am humbled by the tremendous outpouring of support from people across party lines, but I have decided not
Posted by: Don Davis on Jul 14, 2009 at 4:57 PM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Governor home open
Minnesotans may look through their governor's official residence this summer. The home at 1006 Summit Ave., St. Paul, will be open 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. the first three Tuesdays of June, July and August. They are free and a guide will lead tours. Groups of 15 or more should call (651) 297-2161 for reser
Posted by: Don Davis on May 27, 2009 at 11:25 AM | Capitol ChatterOUR VOICES Entenza formally enters race
Matt Entenza
Former Minnesota House Minority Leader Matt Entenza announced his bid for governor Thursday morning, returning to his high school alma mater to make his announcement alongside former te
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