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Lewis wins in 2nd, will face Craig in November
Ex-conservative talk show host Jason Lewis beat three other contenders for the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District Tuesday. He'll face Democrat Angie Craig in the general election.
Some items in the news this Tuesday morning.
The governor describes his 87 counties in 86 days tour as a fact-finding mission to “listen to Minnesotans’ ideas and concerns" and celebrate the state's families, businesses, schools and communities.
Some items in the news worth considering in the run up to Tuesday's primary election.
Simon balks at primary prediction
The Minnesota Secretary of State won't hazard a guess at how many people will turn out to vote in Tuesday's primary election.
$1.4 million fix ahead for State Office Building
In Capitol restoration's shadow is a less-glamorous repair job ahead for a key legislative workspace.
Jason Lewis, the Republican-endorsed candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 2nd District, is out with his first TV ad of the campaign.
Some items in the news worth a look as you head into Friday.
Number two congressional Democrat blitzes Minnesota
Second-in-command for U.S. House Democrats checks in on a trio of big Minnesota races, two where his party is on offense and one where an incumbent has a stiff test.
Some Republicans grow increasingly worried about Donald Trump's campaign. But the GOP nominee raised a lot of money in July.