Louisiana Gov. Jindal to raise money for Minn. GOP

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is headed north to help Minnesota Republicans raise money with Gov. Tim Pawlenty, a probable 2012 presidential candidate.

Minnesota GOP spokesman Mark Drake confirmed Jindal's visit after The Associated Press obtained a copy of the invitation for the Sept. 13 event at the Minneapolis Hilton.

Jindal is the main draw for a Republican Party of Minnesota reception that starts at $1,000 a person. Republican gubernatorial nominee Tom Emmer announced through his campaign that Jindal will raise money for him during a $500 per person reception.

Pawlenty and state GOP Chairman Tony Sutton are heading the event, with U.S. Reps. Michele Bachmann and Erik Paulsen also listed on the invitation.

(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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