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Minnesota gubernatorial candidate R.T. Rybak waves to the crowd during the Democrat convention on Saturday at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. Duluth News Tribune Photo/Clint Austin

Congressional delegation fires up Democrats

DULUTH -- Minnesota's Democratic congressional delegation fed red meat to state party convention delegates Saturday, saying just what any good Democrat wants to hear. Especially popular at the Duluth Entertainment...

news Sun, Apr 25, 2010 - 12:00am

DFL convention will not produce a final answer

DULUTH -- Democratic-Farmer-Labor convention delegates will whittle down the Minnesota governor's race this weekend, but will not pick their November election candidate. Regardless of what happens at the Duluth Entertainment...

news Fri, Apr 23, 2010 - 12:00am

Northwoods Politics: Bucking the endorsement

With the State DFL Party Convention opening Friday in Duluth, all eyes will be watching who delegates endorse as its gubernatorial candidate for the fall election -- if they choose...

news / local Thu, Apr 22, 2010 - 2:02pm

The Rev. David Myers says we're at war and a true conservative needs to go to St. Paul during a Beltrami County Republican House 4A forum. Myers and Bemidji Mayor Richard Lehmann, right, are seeking the GOP 4A endorsement to run against Rep. John Persell, DFL-Bemidji. At center is moderator and Beltrami GOP Chairman Ken Cobb. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Lehmann, Myers square off in GOP 4A forum

After a 90-minute Republican House 4A forum, one thing became clear -- David Myers is a far-right conservative while Richard Lehmann is a moderate conservative. House 4A Republicans need a...

news / local Wed, Apr 21, 2010 - 12:00am

Shirley O'Brien, left, and Pat Brittain were part of the hundreds who participated in the Tea Party Protest on Thursday evening along Bemidji Avenue North. Pioneer Photo/Monte Draper

Bemidji Tea Party protests government spending

Paul Todd, 72, a retired over-the-road trucker from Nevis, doesn't like any incumbent in Washington, D.C., no matter what party. "Like all the rest of them, I'm ticked off," he...

news / local Fri, Apr 16, 2010 - 12:00am

Northwoods Politics: Ritchie: Governor's race could see recount

It could happen again this year, says Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. A recount, that is. Click here to read Brad Swenson's Northwoods Politics blog.

news / local Thu, Apr 15, 2010 - 2:41pm

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie tells Bemidji State University students Wednesday night about ways to motivate voting, such as wearing a button that states the voter is casting a ballot in honor of someone, who is named on the button. Ritchie says he wears one in honor of his father, a World War II Marine veteran. Pioneer Photo/Brad Swenson

Ritchie urges BSU students to register, vote

This year's election will do more to shape Minnesota's future than in several previous election cycles, says Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. He talked with about 15 people Wednesday...

news / local Thu, Apr 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Cory Aukes, left, says he will run for the position in 2010. Frank Homer currently serves as the county's chief deputy sheriff.

Homer, Aukes announce they will run for Hubbard County Sheriff seat

news Wed, Apr 14, 2010 - 4:08pm

Ritchie to urge student vote on Wednesday

Minnesota Secretary of State Mark Ritchie, as part of a statewide campus tour, will urge student voting Wednesday at Bemidji State University. Ritchie will hold a voter education and outreach...

news / local Sun, Apr 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Bemidji Tea Party planned for Tax Day

A "Taxed Enough Already" Tea Party will be held Thursday, the April 15 traditional Tax Day, at the Lake Bemidji waterfront. The second year of the event, participants will line...

news / local Sun, Apr 11, 2010 - 12:00am

Pawlenty and Palin share Minnesota stage

MINNEAPOLIS -- Two rising Republicans shared the stage at a Minneapolis political rally Wednesday, foreshadowing a potential race to the party's 2012 presidential nomination. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and...

news Thu, Apr 08, 2010 - 12:00am

Thousands attend Bachmann rally to see Palin

MINNEAPOLIS -- Conservatives from around the Midwest gathered in downtown Minneapolis Wednesday to catch a glimpse of Sarah Palin and raise funds for the re-election of U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann,...

news Thu, Apr 08, 2010 - 12:00am

Melva Larson of Bagley, a former Beltrami County commissioner, is seeking the Republican endorsement to run against U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-7th District. She will be among three others seeking that nod at next weekend's GOP 7th Congressional District Convention at Moorhead. Pioneer Photo/ Brad Swenson

Bagley native Melva Larson seeks 7th District U.S. House seat

Rising federal deficits and a federal bureaucracy that stifles small business growth bothers Melva Larson, so she wants to do something about it. The Bagley native -- and former Beltrami...

news / local / region Sun, Apr 04, 2010 - 12:00am

2010 elections: Barb Meuers will not seek re-election

Saying that it's time for "new blood," Bemidji City Councilor Barb Meuers announced Thursday that she will not seek re-election this year. "Eight is enough as they say," Meuers said...

news / local Thu, Apr 01, 2010 - 4:40pm

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe announces primary results

The top vote getters of the March 30 Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe were as follows: E Secretary-treasurer: Mi-chael Bongo, 635 votes for 26.9 percent; Donald "Donnie" Headbird, 972 votes...

news / region Thu, Apr 01, 2010 - 2:02pm

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