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President Obama says he will lead the nation and it's troubled economy to a brighter future.  He made the 

The Rushford-Peterson Schools Superintendent 

 the speech.  DFL House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher also 

LA Gov. Bobby Jindal called the stimulus package "

Republican Norm Coleman won't say if he'll continue 

 reports that future appeals may delay Gov. Pawlenty's signature on an election certificate.

 says setbacks for Norm Coleman grow at the Senate recount trial.

 says the trial digs into voter complexities.

Gov. Pawlenty is on the road this morning to announce the 

 of greater Minnesota transportation projects funded from the stimulus money.

Gov. Pawlenty says the court budget needs 

 despite pleas for more money from the state's top judge.

 some Minnesota inmates to a private prison to save money.

 as a mine pit in northern Minnesota fills.

 the implementation of fire sprinklers in new homes.

 health care spending at a St. Cloud stop.

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie discusses 

 in North St. Paul.  Conservatives cheer.

She also expresses concern about a possible 

 to what I reported yesterday regarding Central Corridor funding. DFL Rep. Betty McCollum secured money for the choo-choo.

 says GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann may be backing off of her "no-earmark pledge."

 that she probably won't like Obama's health care package even though it hasn't been introduced.

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is reportedly ready to 

 Obama's pick to head the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Is a high-speed rail between Chicago and the Twin Cities on the 

A Duluth to Twin Cities passenger train gets 

 for an environmental study.  Oberstar is mentioned.

 that if he runs for reelection he probably won't run in 2012.

Former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, who is running for governor, sits down for an 

 for 2010.  GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen and GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann are considered a "Republican favored."

 at the annual CPAC Convention on Saturday.

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President Obama says he will lead the nation and it’s troubled economy to a brighter future. He made the remarks to a joint session of Congress. Here’s a fact check of his speech. He says he’s identified $2 trillion in budget cuts. Obama also mentions Minneapolis in the speech. The Rushford-Peterson Schools Superintendent attended the…

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