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St. Paul’s Coleman debates Ng, Minneapolis’ Rybak shadow-boxes T-Paw

By Chris Steller | 10.06.09 | 6:41 pm

rybak msnbcSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman debates his Republican opponent, Eva Ng, tonight, and they’ll tangle again on Minnesota Public Radio the day before the election. But in Minneapolis, Mayor R.T. Rybak’s campaign says he doesn’t have any…

AM.MN: Using Twins’ Metrodome math, 1 minus 1 plus 1 equals … Target

By Chris Steller | 10.05.09 | 8:30 am

am.mn logoThe Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome is putting on a clinic for what “multi-purpose” means, with the Vikings game tonight sandwiched between what was supposed to be the Twins’ last game at the Dome Sunday and an added regular-season playoff with…

AM.MN: One hundred percent of Minnesota governors couldn’t care less

By Chris Steller | 09.29.09 | 8:30 am

am.mn logoFile this under “Beside the Point.” On its third day of Minnesota Poll stories, the Star Tribune carries the headline “Most don’t back a Pawlenty run” — as if the governor cares what Minnesotans think. Asked to tell…

Sign of support for Chris Coleman outside Minneapolis high school

By Chris Steller | 09.28.09 | 10:02 am

Someone alert the Republican Party of Minnesota: A campaign sign for St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman has sprouted in the grass outside Minneapolis’ South High School.

Teamsters local backs Rybak… for governor

By Paul Demko | 09.26.09 | 2:33 pm

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak isn’t officially running for governor, but he’s already secured his first endorsement. Teamsters Local 120 is backing Rybak for the state’s top post. The union is the largest Teamsters local in the state and the fifth…

No drama: Few primary contests on the docket today

By Paul Demko | 09.15.09 | 3:42 pm

It’s election day — although you’d be hard-pressed to find much evidence of that fact.

Cops back Coleman in St. Paul mayoral contest

By Paul Demko | 09.14.09 | 5:09 pm

2800850537_fb6b10aed9The St. Paul Police Federation has endorsed St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman’s bid for re-election. Coleman faces three challengers in Tuesday’s primary election: Republican-backed Eva Ng and perennial candidates Sharon Anderson and Bill Dahn.

Choi announces bid for Ramsey County attorney

By Paul Demko | 09.09.09 | 2:28 pm

After three years as St. Paul city attorney, John Choi is seeking a promotion. Flanked by Mayor Chris Coleman and a cast of other high-profile officials, he announced today he’s running for Ramsey County Attorney.

Duluth Gay Pride draws politicians, celebrities and protesters

By Andy Birkey | 09.08.09 | 4:00 pm

The Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior drew a record 12,000 people for the 23rd annual LGBT Pride event Labor Day weekend. Anti-gay protesters shouted at parade participants and festival-goers, while politicians angling for the DFL nomination for governor worked the crowds. The festival boasted a big name act with international drag sensation RuPaul.

Coleman adds to political team, but for which campaign?

By Paul Demko | 08.28.09 | 10:53 am

Chris ColemanSt. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is running for a second term. Few doubt that he’ll win easily. In a town dominated by Democrats, his only serious challenger is