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D.C. Dispatches

Tom Emmer: 'I’m not trying to be Michele Bachmann'

By Devin Henry | 06/18/13

WASHINGTON — Emmer told Roll Call he's not trying to be Michele Bachmann, or her predecessor, Mark Kennedy. 

Rep. David FitzSimmons
Politics & Policy

GOP freshman Rep. FitzSimmons spending summer explaining his gay-marriage votes

By Cyndy Brucato | 06/18/13

FitzSimmons is having to defend his vote in his House district in Wright County, perhaps the most conservative county in Minnesota.

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Political Agenda

Anoka County's Sivarajah takes on Emmer for GOP endorsement in 6th District

By Cyndy Brucato | 06/12/13

Board Chair Rhonda Sivarajah on Wednesday announced her candidacy, saying that she is “uniquely qualified to get the job done.”

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Minnesota Blog Cabin

MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 6/7

By Tom Nehil | 06/07/13

The NSA phone-records controversy, Target and Tom Emmer, Jewish culture on the Iron Range and more.

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Politics & Policy

Tom Emmer has high expectations to meet in 6th Congressional District campaign

By Cyndy Brucato | 06/06/13

Emmer enters the race as a front-runner, but his advantage as a seasoned campaigner also may be a liability in terms of political "battle scars."

Former U.S. Senate candidate Pete Hegseth
D.C. Dispatches

Which 6th District Republican will run in Bachmann's place?

By Devin Henry | 05/29/13

WASHINGTON — A GOP strategist passes on an early list of potential candidates.

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Eric Black Ink

Why it’s increasingly likely Michele Bachmann will retire

By Eric Black | 04/22/13

Lots of Republicans (off the record) are downright expansive about the fact that the GOP will be thrilled if she doesn’t seek reelection.

Game-changing strategy for GOP: Run a woman for governor
Politics & Policy

Game-changing strategy for GOP: Run a woman for governor

By Cyndy Brucato | 01/07/13

A woman at the top of ticket guarantees voters would take a second look at the GOP and its message. 

Radio ratings: MPR hits 3-year low, WCCO rises
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Radio ratings: MPR hits 3-year low, WCCO rises

By David Brauer | 08/09/12

MPR News and The Current continue year-long fall; 1500ESPN sinks amid bad Twins season, as pop stations dominate and WCCO surprises.

Why General Mills didn’t get hammered for speaking out on marriage amendment
Politics & Policy

Why General Mills didn’t get hammered for speaking out on marriage amendment

By Cyndy Brucato | 06/18/12

Public reaction to the company’s move was positive – unlike what happened to Target.