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Minnesota Poll: 48 percent back anti-gay marriage amendment

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By Andy Birkey | 11.08.11 | 11:53 am

Earlier studies have shown that people changed their positions based on the wording of the poll.

Ventura thinking about presidential bid

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By Jon Collins | 11.04.11 | 3:30 pm

Ventura also said that he and his wife plan to pursue their Mexican citizenship and that he would now refer to the United States as the “Fascist States of America.”

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.

Anthony Hernandez to challenge Klobuchar on ‘moral principles’

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By Andy Birkey | 10.27.11 | 11:16 am

Hernandez called for term limits, an amendment to the U.S. Constitution mandating Congress pass a budget, a repeal of health care reform, an end to “unconstitutional wars” and tax reform.

Ag lobbyists help forge farm bill in private

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By Jon Collins | 10.25.11 | 6:00 am

The attempt to head off deeper cuts is drawing concern from farm bill critics, who say the process could benefit from more voices.

Anti-abortion activist campaigns against Ellison to exploit legal loophole

By Andy Birkey | 10.24.11 | 6:05 am

Boisclair is also running Randall Terry’s campaign for president in 2012, who announced earlier this year that he would challenge Pres. Barack Obama in the Democratic primaries in order to exploit the federal elections law that says media outlets cannot refuse to run a candidate’s advertising.

Bachmann adds controversial staff to campaign

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By Andy Birkey | 10.11.11 | 8:16 am

The choice of Guy Short should shore up the conservative base for Michele Bachmann, who has been struggling in recent polls.

Minnesota Catholic Conference proposes that bisexuals want to marry one of each gender

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By Andy Birkey | 10.05.11 | 6:00 am

A representative of a bisexual group said the statement perpetuates stereotypes about bisexuals.

Anti-gay marriage groups say they won’t follow new campaign finance guidelines

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By Andy Birkey | 10.04.11 | 2:39 pm

The National Organization for Marriage, which is a part of Minnesota for Marriage, has opposed regulations of its campaign activity in almost every state it has operated in

Rep. John Kriesel, R-Cottage Grove. Source: JohnKriesel.org

(VIDEO) Moderate Republicans swiftly condemn booing of soldier at GOP debate

By Andy Birkey | 09.23.11 | 2:10 pm

State Rep. John Kriesel (R-Cottage Grove) condemned the incident, saying, “If someone is brave enough to risk their life and serve their country in a time of war, let them serve. Who cares if they are gay?”