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Doug Grow

Doug Grow writes about state politics, public affairs and other topics. He was a newspaper journalist for 37 years, writing sports columns for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Minneapolis Star, and then a metro column for the Star Tribune. He's married, the father of two adult daughters and lives in Minneapolis. 

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Politics & Policy

An open-and-shut case: GOP umbrella won't pass security

By Doug Grow | 09/02/08
First, the good: The goody bag given by the Host Committee to Republican delegates and members of the media when they arrived in St. Paul includes an umbrella. The perfect gift, given the change in the weather.
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With the recent turn of events, Minnesota delegates couldn't be happier

By Doug Grow | 09/02/08
By Doug Grow | Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 They're all psyched up: Gustav's threat is behind them, the Republican convention is about to shift into full gear, and there's a real conservative on the presidential ticket.
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Gone with the wind? Hurricane blows away priceless Twin Cities marketing opportunities

By Doug Grow | 09/01/08
By Doug Grow | Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 No "Today Show" appearance. No Katie Couric. No Charlie Gibson.
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Penny the elder, Penny the younger part ways

By Doug Grow | 09/01/08
Former DFL Congressman Tim Penny, who last week was in Denver on behalf of Republicans and singing the praises of John McCain, was at Xcel Energy Center this morning. More campaign work for McCain?
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Get ready! The diverse parade of humanity that filled Denver is marching our way

By Doug Grow | 08/30/08
By Doug GrowSaturday, Aug. 30, 2008 DENVER — Street theater, prophets, protesters, hawkers, folks on a mission — they were all a part of the city scene here. And a goodly number of similar advocates likely will fill the streets of downtown St.
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Minnesotan working to mobilize nation's gay community for Obama

By Doug Grow | 08/29/08
DENVER — Coming to St. Paul for the Republican convention? There was a pause, as if Jacob Reitan was pondering whether the question was serious. "No, don't believe we'll be making it to St. Paul,'' Reitan finally answered.
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Obama's landmark stadium day resonates with history

By Doug Grow | 08/28/08
By Doug GrowThursday, Aug. 28. 2008 DENVER -- Long lines filing into a football stadium witnessed a special day for Barack Obama, his supporters, black America and the nation.
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Only one question: Pawlenty's Denver appearance keeps veering to veepstakes

By Doug Grow | 08/28/08
Will he — or won't he — be Sen. John McCain's running mate. That's about the only thing 100 inquiring media minds want to know.
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Sharing and kindness on display as DFL chairman leads the way

By Doug Grow | 08/28/08
DENVER — As the week goes on, delegations become more and more like family, meaning some little spats — but also little kindnesses.
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Serious about their roles, state's delegates take a daily long day's journey into night

By Doug Grow | 08/28/08
DENVER — Most of Minnesota's delegates are neither rich nor powerful, and many have come here at considerable personal expense. They endure 13-hour days, each filled with about 50 speeches and countless meetings. Why?