The Daily Digest
The employment picture in Minnesota is not as rosy as the numbers suggest. MPR and the Star Tribune have stories.
Minnesota's exports are down 19 percent from last year.
The Pi Press says the state's mortgage crisis is far from over.
Minnesota hospitals begin the H1N1 vaccinations.
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The Star Tribune reports that two top Metro Gang Strike Force leaders are part of an inquiry.
MPR says other agencies succeeded where the gang strike force failed, other agencies succeeded.
Groups are racing to find a replacement for GAMC.
A developer is targeting the Vikings and six other teams for a new stadium in Los Angeles.
Unbelted traffic deaths are more common in rural areas.
The state will have to revise its bonding bill revenues as a result of the tough fiscal times.
Congress
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar's transportation bill will have to wait. He also visited a transit hub in St. Paul.
Vice-President Joe Biden told a closed door fundraiser that things are getting better. Here's the pool report.
President Obama takes some heat from New Orleans residents.
Obama also signed a major Aid bill for Pakistan.
Republicans fail to block the transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay. Here's the Roll Call on the vote.
ACORN's woes are making things difficult for Democrats.
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann wants the Assistant Deputy Secretary for the Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools fired for what she and other lawmakers call "promotion of homosexuality."
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Pawlenty is scheduled to speak before Western CPAC tonight.
The Washington Times said Pawlenty will also do some "friend raising" in California.
GOP Rep. Mike Pence of Indiana is raising eyebrows after visiting Iowa and South Carolina.
2010 Race for Governor
GOP state Rep. Marty Seifert says it's the governor's seat or bust. MPR, AP, the Star Tribune and the Marshall Independent have stories.
Here's a list of where the other "gov running" legislators stand.
A ton of DFL candidates will attend this weekend's Wellstone Dinner in St. Cloud.
2010 Race for Congress
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann raises a large sum of cash in the 6th District Race.
The Star Tribune says the DFL candidates in the 6th are tip-toeing around the health bill.
Two Republicans consider a run against DFL Rep. Tim Walz.
DFL Rep. Collin Peterson gave money to the Congressman who made the "Die quickly"comments.