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Allen Quist mulling challenge to Tim Walz

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By Andy Birkey | 11.03.11 | 1:00 am

In his legislative career, Quist was notorious for his emphasis on social and religious issues.

Drazkowski declines run against Walz, endorses Parry

By Andy Birkey | 11.01.11 | 6:00 am

Republican Sen. Mike Parry is so far the only challenger to Rep. Tim Walz, a DFLer who first won election in 2008 and was re-elected in 2010.

Bachmann’s NH team quits, cites campaign dishonesty, rudeness, cruelty

By Andy Birkey | 10.24.11 | 1:26 pm

Five of Michele Bachmann’s New Hampshire campaign team released a statement on Monday confirming that they have quit the campaign despite comments by Bachmann and her team that the New Hampshire campaign was still together. The five members, who comprised…

Bachmann slams media over reports of New Hampshire defectors

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By Andy Birkey | 10.24.11 | 7:49 am

Bachmann’s campaign was left out of the loop for days after New Hampshire staffers told the media they had resigned.

Updated: Bachmann’s New Hampshire campaign staffers call it quits

By Andy Birkey | 10.21.11 | 11:20 am

Since winning her congressional seat in 2006, Bachmann has had five congressional chiefs of staff, five press secretaries, four legislative directors and three communications directors.

Bachmann to visit Minnesota in fundraising swing

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By Andy Birkey | 10.20.11 | 4:00 am

Ticket prices for the Minnesota Congresswoman’s appearance begin at $50 for the town hall and $5,000 for a private reception.

Parry to challenge Walz in 2012, DFL slams him as “angry, ultra-conservative” tea partier

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By Andy Birkey | 10.10.11 | 10:25 am

In his short time as a legislator, Parry has had a penchant for getting into hot water, including posting comments on Twitter calling Pres. Barack Obama a “power hungry arrogant black man.”

Fanning lands early endorsements in bid against Cravaack

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By Andy Birkey | 10.07.11 | 12:06 pm

Chisholm Mayor Mike Jugovich said Fanning knows the Iron Range, and would address issues important to northeast Minnesota communities.

Fanning announces run for Cravaack’s seat in 8th District

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By Andy Birkey | 10.05.11 | 11:04 am

The former Army National Guard member said he joined the race because there seems to be an enthusiasm gap from DFLers.

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Torgerson launches campaign on 9/11, calls Ellison “radical Islamist”

By Andy Birkey | 09.13.11 | 10:41 am

Ellison responded that efforts to ban Sharia aren’t based in reality—there are no Sharia-run communities in the United States—but are a “thin-disguised effort at religious persecution.”