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The major candidates for governor debate at the Minnesota State Fair on Saturday, Democrat Mark Dayton, left, Republican Tom Emmer, center, and IP candidate Tom Horner, right.  The candidates used the State Fair as a unique opportunity to reach voters and get their message out.

Candidates woo voters at State Fair

by James Nord
Published September 7, 2010
The three gubernatorial candidates took time to speak with individual voters.

New poll shows Dayton, Emmer neck and neck

by Mark Zdechlik, Minnesota Public Radio News
Published August 31, 2010
The MPR News-University of Minnesota poll shows Dayton and Emmer deadlocked with the support of 34 percent of those surveyed. Horner trails at 13 percent.

DFL rallies around Dayton

by James Nord
Published August 11, 2010
DFLers, including the defeated Margaret Anderson Kelliher, called for party unity Wednesday after a long, costly primary contest.

Primary elections are Tuesday

by James Nord
Published August 9, 2010
Polling places can be found on the Secretary of State's website.
Tom Horner speaks at a press conference Thursday in the State Office building in Saint Paul.  Horner announced his four-year plan, which includes more research funding for the University of Minnesota

Independence Party vies for governor

by James Nord
Published July 21, 2010
Experts are unsure of the impact the party will have on this fall's gubernatorial election.

AFL-CIO will not endorse a gubernatorial candidate now

by James Nord
Published June 16, 2010
The 300,000-person labor union might choose to endorse at a later date.

Lawmakers pass stadium alcohol provision

by James Nord
Published May 16, 2010
The measure requires the University to offer alcohol in one-third of general seating.

Stadium liquor amendment passes House

Published May 13, 2010
The amendment would allow the University to sell alcohol in up to one-third of sports facilities.
Minn. Supreme Court rules against Pawlenty cuts

Minn. Supreme Court rules against Pawlenty cuts

Published May 5, 2010
The Legislature and Pawlenty could now face up to a $3.7 billion budget deficit.

House hampers U liquor sales provision

by James Nord
Published May 3, 2010
The amendment that was voted down allowed the University of Minnesota to sell liquor in premium seating at its facilities.

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