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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.

Safety last: Pawlenty’s proposed cuts would hit police and fire departments

By Paul Demko | 03.06.09 | 8:20 am

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says his budget proposal wouldn’t cut public safety. But the $243 million he plans to shave from Local Government Aid would have a ripple effect on police and fire departments across the state.

Sen. Coleman gets police backing

By Paul Demko | 05.29.08 | 3:54 pm

The Minneapolis and St. Paul police unions endorsed Sen. Norm Coleman for re-election today. The police federations represent roughly 1,600 cops and emergency communication workers. “If public safety is important to you as a voter then you…