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Day opts to bypass GOP convention
Will take congressional bid to primary
State Sen. Dick Day of Owatonna has decided to not participate in the Republican endorsement process and instead will challenge the endorsed GOP candidate in a primary election in the fall.
Day’s decision reverses his previous pledge to drop out of the race if Republican activists choose one of his GOP opponents at a 1st District endorsing convention on March 29. The announcement also means Republicans won’t have identified a challenger to Democratic Congressman Tim Walz of Mankato until Sept. 9 — more than five months after they expected to have made that decision and turned their focus to Walz, and less than two months before the general election.
Day’s GOP opponents, state Rep. Randy Demmer of Hayfield and Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis of Rochester, said Wednesday they will stick to their commitment to abide by the choice of the approximately 250 Republican delegates at the district convention in Albert Lea.
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MSU class, Blue Earth County needs come together
Janet Cherrington’s Community Leadership class at MSU spent Tuesday hauling donated toys and furniture to the second floor of the Blue Earth County Government Center.
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Census help available for immigrants
State employee says census is prohibited by law from releasing personal data for 72 years.
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Warnings swell as waters flow
Area rivers are being watched closely as they continue to rise throughout the week
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Flood watch: New Ulm, Le Sueur County
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Detailed floodwatch for New Ulm, Mankato, St. Peter, Henderson.
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Crisis center closing brings questions
The impending closing of Mankato’s crisis center has left Blue Earth County with questions about where its users will go for treatment.
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Taser used in drunk driving arrest
A Fairmont man had to be zapped in the back with a Taser device after he allegedly fought with officers during his arrest for drunken driving Friday.
- Today's services (3/17/2010)
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Parking ramp grant secured
Mankato has received a state grant of $850,000 to build a parking ramp downtown at Hickory and Second streets, a big boost to a plan to renovate the Heco Building.
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Election changes set for 2010
Most voters won't be much affected by 2010 Minnesota election changes, but primary voters and absentee voters should take note.
- Today's services (3/18/2010)
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