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Walz stuffs war chest
Congressman tops $1.5 million in donations
While Republicans were focused on choosing between three candidates, Democratic Congressman Tim Walz continued to expand an already enormous fund-raising advantage during the first quarter of 2008.
The Walz campaign reported Thursday that the freshman from Mankato has now topped $1.5 million in total donations during the 2008 election cycle after raising $352,000 in the first three months of the year.
Walz’s total fund-raising for the current campaign already exceeds the $1.3 million he raised in the entire 2006 election cycle. That was just short of the amount generated by longtime incumbent Republican Congressman Gil Gutknecht and helped Walz win an upset victory at the polls.
Dr. Brian Davis, the Rochester physician who received the Republican Party endorsement on March 29, said he generated $59,000 in the first quarter and has about $50,000 in cash on hand. Walz’s cash on hand now exceeds $1 million. Davis' primary opponent, state Sen. Dick Day of Owatonna, has not yet compiled his financing report.
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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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Crisis center closing brings questions
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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.
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Flooding shuts down area roads
Flooding on roadways is causing several road closures in area.
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Verizon job fair on Monday
Verizon Wireless will sponsor a career fair Monday to fill 60 customer service positions with salaries starting at $26,500.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with an associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
All candidates must apply online (www.verizonwireless.com/careers) prior to the 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. fair at Verizon's customer service center, 2000 Technology Drive in Mankato.
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Burglary victim threatened with gun
A Mankato man told police he was threatened at gunpoint in his home early Wednesday morning after interrupting a burglary in progress.
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