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Mike Griffin is the regional field director of the new student group Students Organizing for America.

Political student groups speak about newcomer

by James Nord
Published September 28, 2009
A new student group called SOFA is drawing criticism and praise from other groups.
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At the U, Paul and Bachmann question Washington’s corruption

by Anissa Stocks & Taryn Wobbema
Published September 27, 2009
In a Friday speech, the two rallied for new monetary policies and smaller government.
University of Minnesota alumna Allen Kathir is running against four other candidates for Minneapolis City Council Ward 3.

Alumnus runs for City Council

by Eric Nehring
Published September 24, 2009
Allen Kathir is running against four other candidates in the November election for Ward 3.

$87 billion bill for student aid

by Eric Nehring
Published September 23, 2009
Supporters say switching from federal to student lending would make college more affordable.

Klobuchar supports national ban on texting while driving

by Mike Mullen
Published September 20, 2009
Outlawed in Minnesota, new legislation would ban the habit nationwide.

St. Paul holding primaries Tuesday

by Eric Nehring
Published September 14, 2009
Voters will determine candidates for mayor and school board.
President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform at the Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday. Obama said he would not sign a plan that would "add one dime to our deficit."

Obama rallies support for health care in Minneapolis

by Devin Henry
Published September 12, 2009
While controversy still swirls around the health care reform debate, the president said people agree on 80 percent of the issues.

Obama to give Target Center speech Saturday

by Devin Henry
Published September 9, 2009
The president is expected to discuss health insurance reform.
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Pawlenty will not seek third term

Published June 2, 2009
The Republican governor announced his intentions Tuesday

Bonding bill likely to pass committee with Bell funding

Published May 5, 2009
Conference committee to vote on funding Wednesday.

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