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Happy Groundhog Day!  Minnesota is still without a Senator.  If it seems like you're hearing the same arguments over and over and over again - You are.  

.  He left open the possibility of further court challenges and said Star Tribune reporters inserted themselves into a DFL ad in the final days of the campaign.

 says the Norm Coleman's campaign has turned to Bush vs. Gore.

 looks at the fundraising numbers.  Democrat Al Franken out raised and outspent Coleman.

 of Minnesota's manufacturers says manufacturers are confident about the future.

It's going to be a rough week for Gov. Pawlenty's Q-Comp plan.  The Legislative Auditor releases a report on the education merit pay program later this week.  

 also says nearly every teacher gets the pay raise.

 says Pawlenty's budget plan could cost hundreds of state employees their jobs.

 says more states are looking at tax breaks to woo jobs.  Pawlenty is mentioned.

 takes a deeper look at Pawlenty's attempt to cut the corporate income tax.

State lawmakers will start taking a closer look at Gov. Pawlenty's budget.  

 says conservation and arts groups are ripping Pawlenty's budget proposal.

 on the federal stimulus package.  He criticizes it but says he'll take the money.

 to a major hurdle called the Cost Effectiveness Index.

A Minnesota county tries to block a tribal land 

Democrats hoping for a filibuster proof Senate will be disappointed.  It appears that a Republican will 

 Sen. Judd Gregg, reportedly will be named Commerce Secretary.

 approach to Tom Daschle's confirmation.  Daschle revealed he didn't pay taxes.

 says Klobuchar is one of the many senators who are bringing a youthful feel to the Senate.

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Happy Groundhog Day! Minnesota is still without a Senator. If it seems like you’re hearing the same arguments over and over and over again – You are. MPR and the Pi Press say it could go on a bit longer. The trial begins its second week today. Coleman also appeared on WCCO. He left open…

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