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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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Political Agenda

Mayors seeking to help for GOP convention

By Doug Grow | 06/20/08
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul will hold a news conference and pep rally Monday morning, hoping to inspire more people to volunteer for the Republican National Convention. Read more...
The Glean

Daily Glean: Pawlenty VP candidate? Not that much straight talk

By Doug Grow | 06/20/08
By Doug Grow | Friday, June 20, 2008 The Straight Talk Express came roaring through Minnesota, home of a governor who is the "next new generation of leadership.''  But will Tim Pawlenty be the vice presidential candidate?
Political Agenda

National Democratic group impressed with Sarvi's election effort

By Doug Grow | 06/19/08
In the eyes of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, DFLer Steve Sarvi is "emerging" in his 2nd District congressional race against incumbent Republican John Kline. Read more...
The Glean

Daily Glean: Lost-and-found tale brightens the day

By Doug Grow | 06/19/08
By Doug Grow | Thursday, June 19, 2008 In Thursday's news roundup, the story of the lost being found overwhelms the dreary news of mayhem on every Twin Cities news outlet.
Political Agenda

Golf match 'loser' Ventura still pondering Senate run

By Doug Grow | 06/12/08
So you're wondering how that big Wednesday golf match between Jesse Ventura and Dean Barkley came out? Read more... 
Politics & Policy

Jim Johnson, Minnesota's 'Mr. Inside,' finds himself on the outside now of Obama campaign

By Doug Grow | 06/11/08
Mr. Inside is suddenly on the outside. Barack Obama's campaign this afternoon cut ties with Jim Johnson, who for decades has been a classic behind-the-scenes dealmaker in Washington, D.C. Read more... By Doug Grow 
Political Agenda

Minnesota's political pipeline to Alaska

By Doug Grow | 06/10/08
The Begich clan has been a part of Minnesota and Alaska politics for decades. The newest Begich on the scene is Mark Begich, mayor of Anchorage, a Democrat who is leading in the polls against Republican incumbent Ted Stevens in Alaska's U.S.
Political Agenda

Obama adviser Jim Johnson draws GOP flak over loans

By Doug Grow | 06/10/08
Minnesota's most direct connection to Barack Obama's presidential campaign, Jim Johnson, who is known for staying behind the scenes, is making unwelcome headlines. Read more...
Politics & Policy

Fore! Could a Ventura Senate candidacy hang on Wednesday's golf game?

By Doug Grow | 06/10/08
Dean Barkley, a Jesse Ventura confidant and a 60-day U.S. senator himself, says one or the other of them may well challenge GOP incumbent Norm Coleman and DFL-endorsed Al Franken this fall. A golf game may decide it, he teases.
Politics & Policy

Some DFLers leaving party convention fearful of a Franken 'hangover'

By Doug Grow | 06/09/08
Analysis by Doug Grow | Monday,  June 9, 2008 State delegates partied hearty after Saturday's quick endorsement of Al Franken to take on incumbent Norm Coleman this fall.