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Attorney Blames Group, Major Contributors for Dean Johnson’s Loss

By Sara Reller | 02.16.07 | 4:31 pm

A letter from Willmar attorney John Burns blames Minnesota Citizens in Defense of Marriage for former state Sen. Dean Johnson’s loss in the 2006 election. The letter, published this week in the West Central Tribune, attacked the group and…

Point-Counterpoint: Dean Johnson for Senate? Part 2

By Joe Bodell | 12.14.06 | 12:18 pm

In our last edition, Joe Bodell and Robin Marty debated the merits of a Dean Johnson Senate run.  You can find the initial installment here, as well as their debate on Al Franken’s potential run

Point-Counterpoint: Dean Johnson for Senate?

By Joe Bodell | 12.12.06 | 12:17 pm

Editor’s Note: As a continuation of our 2008 Candidate Series, Joe Bodell and Robin Marty will continue debating the strengths and weaknesses of potential challengers to Senator Norm Coleman.  These posts should not be seen of an endorsement of any

Hotdish Wednesday – All About Dean

By Robin Marty | 11.22.06 | 11:23 am

For a man who will be without an office in a few months, and with no definite plan for running in 2008, former Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson is making more headlines and blog hits than nearly any other state…

Senate Majority Leader Johnson wins primary challenge

By Sara Reller | 09.13.06 | 1:42 pm

State Senate Majority Leader Dean Johnson faced a primary challenger this year from Michael Cruze but was able to pull an easy victory and now heads into a tought fight to hold his seat.

Primary Battle in the 13th

By Robin Marty | 09.11.06 | 3:42 pm

One of the most interesting primary races in Greater Minnesota will be the DFL primary between incumbent Dean Johnson and primary challenger Michael Cruze.  Rather than the DFL-grudge match many of the primary battles are becoming, this race has taken…