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AM.MN: Suits scare Pawlenty, Minneapolis officials

By Chris Steller | 10.30.09 | 8:30 am

am.mn logoLawsuit Day often comes before Halloween and Election Day (ask Norm Coleman). Sure enough, Thursday saw a federal judge give President Obama a treat, confirming his U.S. citizenship in throwing out a “birther” suit. In Minnesota,…

State sends experts to Germany for health care how-to

By Chris Steller | 09.21.09 | 12:27 pm

Hermann and Cal LudemanState Human Services Commissioner Cal Ludeman and a dozen other Minnesota health care leaders travel to Germany Tuesday to learn about the government-regulated private health insurance system there that covers everyone. Here’s hoping they get a better…

AM.MN: Wanna run for guv? Wait a decent interval, like 21 hours

By Chris Steller | 06.03.09 | 8:30 am

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If you’re thinking about running for governor, here’s some advice: “You can’t just rush into it.” That’s from House Minority Leader Marty Seifert, who has set a news conference for 11 a.m. this morning — a full…