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The State Economist says the state's short-term deficit may be $30 to $70 million 

Local elections officials say cutting December LGA payments will cause them significant problems.  

 is due to the economy not rash moves in the market.

 takes a look at the controversy regarding newborn genetic tests.

Both campaigns are arguing over ballots.  

Franken releases a video of voters who say their ballots were wrongly rejected.  The 

 preview Friday's canvassing board hearing, which will focus on rejected absentee ballots.

 also chases yesterday's Pi Press story on the FBI investigating Coleman supporter Nasser Kazeminy.

 says the investigation pleases Coleman critics.

Minneapolis goes to court today to defend the constitutionality of Instant Runoff Voting.  

 examines how difficult a recount could be under those conditions.

 the auto bailout bill but it faces a GOP revolt in the Senate.

 says GOP Sen. Norm Coleman and DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar are undecided on the bailout.

 the conventions before they sought the bailout.

 Tom Daschle as his HHS Secretary tomorrow.

 support how Obama is handling the transition.

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The State Economist says the state’s short-term deficit may be $30 to $70 million worse than projected. Local elections officials say cutting December LGA payments will cause them significant problems. MPR, Forum Communications, the Star Tribune, the Pi Press and WCCO have stories. St. Paul orders a hiring freeze. Other cities are also scaling back.…

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