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John Carlson gives his nomination speech to Senate 4 Republican delegates Saturday. He was unopposed for endorsement. Wayne Tieman, background, nominated Carlson while Yvonne Eckholm seconded it. Pioneer Photo/Brad Swenson

Carlson wins GOP nod for Senate 4 seat

WALKER - Bemidji businessman John Carlson was unopposed in his bid for Republican endorsement to the Senate 4 seat now held by Sen. Mary Olson, DFL-Bemidji. Forty-one delegates unanimously gave...

news / local Sun, May 09, 2010 - 12:00am

Rep. Larry Howes, R-Walker, points to his nomination supporters during his nomination speech Saturday at Walker. He was endorsed for a seventh term to House 4B. Pioneer Photo/Brad Swenson

Republicans endorse Howes for seventh term

news / local Sun, May 09, 2010 - 12:00am

Rep. Brita Sailer, DFL-Park Rapids, speaks to delegates during last Saturday's Senate 2 endorsing convention at Mahnomen. She was endorsed for a fourth term to her House 2B seat. Submitted Photo

State legislative candidate fields solidify for 2010

Republicans in two Minnesota Senate districts will gather over the next few days to issue endorsements for the fall election. A contest is assured in at least one race, as...

news / local Fri, May 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Independence Party ready to pick candidate

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota's third-largest political party meets this weekend to endorse its governor candidate. The Minnesota Independence Party will choose among at least three candidates Saturday at Normandale Community...

news Wed, May 05, 2010 - 12:00am

State Republican Convention: Rural Republicans think about Emmer

Lorna Beyers woke up Saturday morning with a tough decision: Should she pin on a Tom Emmer button? It seems to be a little thing, but thousands of rural Minnesota...

news Sun, May 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Darrell Auginash of rural Bemidji is seeking the House 2B seat as a Republican. The Senate 2 and House 2A and 2B endorsing convention is May 10 in Bagley. Pioneer Photo/Brad Swenson

Auginash to seek House 2B

Darrell Auginash, 56, a Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians member, is seeking the House 2B seat held by Rep. Brita Sailer, DFL-Park Rapids. Auginash says he will run as...

news / local Sun, May 02, 2010 - 12:00am

GOP gives Seifert thanks

MINNEAPOLIS -- And the winner is: Marty Seifert. At least the Marshall Republican won the appreciative applause award Saturday, a day after he lost the Republican governor endorsement to fellow...

news Sun, May 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Gov. Tim Pawenty got loud response for a speech he delivered at the Minnesota Republican convention Friday, especially when he talked about keeping taxes low. Pioneer Photo/ Don Davis

Pawlenty bids farewell

MINNEAPOLIS -- Gov.

news Sat, May 01, 2010 - 12:00am

Tom Emmer grits his teeth while trying to sell his conservative credentials Friday to Minnesota Republican convention delegates. He won the party's endorsement to run for governor. Pioneer Photo/ Don Davis

Minnesota Republicans endorse Emmer for governor

MINNEAPOLIS -- Conservative political activists know Tom Emmer, but as the Republican candidate for governor he now plans to introduce himself to a wider audience. "This is where it all...

news Sat, May 01, 2010 - 12:00am

ST. PAUL -- Few Minnesotans knew Tom Emmer a year ago, but now he will carry the Republican Party banner in the governor's race. Rep. Marty Seifert conceded at 4:46...

news Fri, Apr 30, 2010 - 4:59pm

Pat Anderson wins auditor endorsement

MINNEAPOLIS -- Pat Anderson won Republican Party backing early today to return to her old job as Minnesota state auditor. "Right now, every penny counts," Anderson told party convention delegates...

news Fri, Apr 30, 2010 - 9:16am

Former State Auditor Pat Anderson delivers a speech to Republican convention delegates Thursday night, asking for their support to return her to office after being gone four years. Pioneer Photo/Don Davis

Republicans pick statewide candidates

MINNEAPOLIS -- Pat Anderson expected to win Republican Party backing Thursday night to return to her job as Minnesota state auditor. As this edition went to press, voting was not...

news Fri, Apr 30, 2010 - 1:19am

Lee Byberg of Willmar speaks to the Minnesota Republican convention Thursday night, saying America is losing its liberty. He is challenging long-time U.S.Rep. Collin Peterson. Pioneer Photo /Don Davis

Minnesota GOP open state convention: Palin backs Emmer for governor

MINNEAPOLIS -- Sarah Palin added excitement to the Minnesota Republican convention Thursday night by endorsing Tom Emmer for governor. "A patriotic fiscally conservative 'hockey dad' who got his start in...

news Fri, Apr 30, 2010 - 12:50am

Tim Pawlenty and Carol Molnau celebrate their endorsement at the 2002 Minnesota State Republican Convention in St. Paul. Pawlenty and his running mate had to wait until 3 a.m. to find out they won. File Photo

GOP ready to pick candidates

MINNEAPOLIS -- It took Republicans until 3 a.m.

news Thu, Apr 29, 2010 - 12:00am

Democrat Matt Entenza is doing a 12-city tour to launch his primary campaign for governor, after DFLers endorsed House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher during their weekend convention. Entenza, a former House minority leader, is a pilot and flew his Cirrus SR22 to Bemidji on Monday evening. Pioneer Photo/Brad Swenson

Entenza hits the campaign trail flying

Matt Entenza, the former Minnesota House minority leader, says he's the only Democratic candidate for governor with an agenda that works for Minnesota's future. He hit the campaign trail flying,...

news / local Mon, Apr 26, 2010 - 12:00am

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