Attention now turns to political rhetoric, rallies and regrets. Also, bye-bye, Marian.

After eight months, political addicts get to overdose on Coleman-Franken analyses, retrospectives and scene-setters. Also, more troubles for Denny Hecker.

Budget-slashing time brings long faces. Also, good news for non-basketball wolves fans.

Social service agencies are facing constant restructuring. Also, a new foreclosure vocab word: trash-out.

The 6th District congresswoman explains her Census concerns. Twin Citians remember the King of Pop.

Congressman Keith Ellison did not report every gift he's ever received — or even its amount. Also: a Burnville cop asks a park visitor why he's rubbing himself.

Allegations of civil fraud surface for car dealer, and Kurt Zellers elected new House minority leader. Also: a resurgence in deli restaurants.

Using Data Practices Act, station seeks to count the ballots and determine rejection standards. Also: Water report leaves sour taste.

The Blue Dog is coated with a fine, black ash as he pushes for more coal-burning than fellow Dems. Also: The Lowry Bridge blows up real good.

Looks like Norm Coleman can't get a break, and deer take over our highways.

State and federal agents swarm the dissicated car-dealer's empire looking for fraud. Also: Please don't inject silicone in your face.

The gov unallots, and his critics let fly. Also: Nasty drivers in the Twin Cities.

The House Speaker says Gov. Pawlenty's unilateral cuts, announced today, will likely earn a lawsuit. Also: Favre speaks!

Governor to detail — but not finalize — unallotment cuts. Also: Local Iranians react to disputed election.

Minnesota Supremes bat away a legal challenge to ranked-choice voting. Also: Chrissie Hynde has a cow.

Their financial complications keep piling up. Also, Lowry Bridge farewell.

Rep. John Kline signs on to a bill to help car dealers and Tim Pawlenty likes Dick Cheney's thinking on national security.

Also: tracking down unpaid taxes, and still waiting for I-35 bridge debris clean-up.

A tightfisted guv looks for ways to slide extra dough to property owner U.S. Steel. Also: Why do sewers stink worse near hospitals?

Also, Power Line praise for Obama? And speculation on Norm's future