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Mohamud Noor takes down campaign signs Sunday at Sagal Restaurant and Coffee on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. Noor came in second in the DFL primary for the SD59 seat.

Noor’s strong showing in DFL primary energizes Cedar-Riverside community

by Kevin Burbach
Published December 13, 2011
He came in second in the Dec. 6 vote with 26.5 percent of the vote.

Students must vote to be heard

by Daily Editorial Board
Published December 8, 2011
Low student turnout in the DFL primaries shouldn’t carry over to election day.

The divided Grand Old Party

by David Steinberg
Published December 7, 2011
The failures of the 2010 Gubernatorial election are still costing the state Republican Party.
DFL primary winner Kari Dziedzic celebrates her victory Tuesday night  at Jax Cafe in Minneapolis.

Kari Dziedzic captures DFL nomination in SD59 primary

by Kevin Burbach
Published December 6, 2011
Dziedzic will likely be the next senator for the Senate District that includes the University of Minnesota area. She won the nomination with 32 percent of the vote.

Cain campaign comes to an end

by Kyle Potter
Published December 5, 2011
Several sexual harrasment allegations were bringing Cain’s ratings down.

Finally, some good news at the Capitol

by Dina Elrashidy
Published December 2, 2011
The forecasted $876 million surplus will be good for the University, too, according to a University official.

State economists project $876M surplus

by Ian Taylor
Published December 1, 2011
The money will be used to replenish the state's cash-flow accounts and reserves for 2012-13 fiscal cycle.

Dziedzic tops candidates for funds in quick SD59 election

by Jill Jensen
Published December 1, 2011
Contributions to Kari Dziedzic's campaign almost doubled those of the next highest candidate.

U announces new government relations head

by Greta Kaul
Published November 30, 2011
As Donna Peterson retires, Jason Rohloff will manage the University's lobbying efforts.
Candidate and student Ben Schwanke speaks at the forum for Senate District 59 representing the University on Monday night in 130 Murphy Hall.

Senate candidates vie for student votes in campus Q&A

by Dina Elrashidy
Published November 29, 2011
A DFL primary will be held Dec. 6, and the election will take place Jan. 10.

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