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May 31, 2014

McFadden locks GOP endorsement for US Senate

Minneapolis financier Mike McFadden nabbed the GOP endorsement for US Senate on Saturday after two days of political wrangling over  the course of 10 ballots at the GOP state convention in Rochester. Down for the first eight ballots of voting, McFadden reversed the momentum of his main opponent, St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg, who led the convention ...

May 30, 2014

McFadden reverses Dahlberg momentum, leads after ninth ballot

St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg's momentum from early Saturday morning is flagging in his fight with Minneapolis financier Mike McFadden for the Republican US Senate endorsement.

May 30, 2014

The Capitol Note: Republicans head to Rochester to endorse governor, U.S. Senate candidates

Among U.S. Senate candidates, Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, looks like the favorite to gain the party nod.

May 23, 2014

The Capitol Note: U.S. Senate hopeful McFadden doesn’t vote in primary elections

Mike McFadden, who hopes to challenge sitting Democrat Al Franken, hasn't cast a ballot in a primary for the last 20 years. Other GOP candidates for the seat, including Rep. Jim Abeler, Sen. Julianne Ortman and Chris Dahlberg have been involved in the process.

Mar 4, 2014

The Capitol note: Minimum wage negotiations continue

House negotiators rejected the Senate’s $9.50 offer last night, in part because its application would have been restricted to big businesses.

Feb 14, 2014

The Capitol Note: Disagreement looms over surplus plans

Minneapolis financier Mike McFadden nabbed the GOP endorsement for US Senate on Saturday after two days of political wrangling over  the course of 10 ballots at the GOP state convention in Rochester. Down for the first eight ballots of voting, McFadden reversed the momentum of his main opponent, St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg, who led the convention ...

Feb 5, 2014

The Capitol Note: GOP activists pick Seifert, Ortman in straw polls

The statewide straw poll contest gave the most enthusiastic party members just their second opportunity to voice an opinion in either contest.

Feb 5, 2014

Seifert, Ortman win GOP straw poll for governor, U.S. Senate

Seifert, who joined the gubernatorial contest in late November, nabbed 28 percent of the precinct vote to lead all comers.

Jan 31, 2014

The Capitol Note: DFL leaders announce “Women’s Economic Security” initiative

The proposal seeks to deal with a variety of issues that disadvantage women in the workplace.

Jan 29, 2014

DFL Party, candidates have financial edge over GOP

DFL Party chair Ken Martin said the current financial state puts the party in one of its strongest positions ever.

Jan 27, 2014

The Capitol Note: Rep. John Kline holds huge fundraising lead in CD 2

Kline raised $450,000 during the last quarter of 2013, and entered this year with $1.6 million in cash on hand.

Oct 26, 2013

Johnson, Ortman win GOP straw polls for governor and U.S. Senate

Johnson, a Hennepin County Commissioner, and Ortman, a state senator from Chanhassen, placed first in candidate straw polls cast by Republican Party of Minnesota activists gathered at the National Sports Center in Blaine on Saturday. Johnson beat five other Republican candidates for governor with 35 percent of the vote, with state Sen. Dave Thompson coming in second with 27 percent of the vote.

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