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McFadden focuses on bio, values at GOP convention
Mike McFadden, a candidate seeking to challenge Sen. Al Franken in the general election, says both parties in Washington are falling down on the job. “I’m here today because Washington is broken,” McFadden said to the crowd. “Republicans in charge, Democrats in charge. It hasn’t mattered.” “We have to do better,” McFadden said. McFadden is…
Some supporters want broader medical marijuana law
A group of more than 25 patients and family members voiced their dissatisfaction with the state’s new medical marijuana law on Friday morning by placing flowers on the front steps of the governor’s residence to represent Minnesotans who are not covered by the law. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill on Thursday to allow medicinal…
Dahlberg touts union backing
In Rochester, St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg used some left-leaning credentials to make the case to Republican delegates that he’s the best candidate to challenge Sen. Al Franken this fall. In a speech at the state party convention, Dahlberg said his union endorsements from prior campaigns for St. Louis County commissioner show he’s able…
Zellers will not seek GOP endorsement
State Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, says he  won’t seek the Republican party’s endorsement for governor. Zellers, who has said he’ll run in a party primary, says he will not even put his name in nomination tomorrow at the  Republican Party Convention in Rochester. Zellers says he’s decided to run in the primary because many…
Newman gets GOP nod to run for AG
Republicans have nominated state Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, to run as the party’s candidate for Minnesota Attorney General. He will run against DFL incumbent Lori Swanson, who is seeking her third term. “Our attorney generals have promoted political ideology over legal responsibilities,” Newman told delegates. “I think that’s something that needs to be corrected and…