Bernie Sanders to host rally in Hibbing on Friday
Bernie Sanders will make a campaign stop in Hibbing on Friday.
His return to Minnesota comes as he pushes for supporters just ahead of Super Tuesday. The Democratic presidential contender will host a rally at Hibbing High School at 7:30 a.m.
Minnesota holds its caucuses on Tuesday — the same day as several other states hold primaries or caucuses.
Sanders last stopped in Minnesota on Feb. 12. He attended a forum on issues facing African-Americans at a north Minneapolis high school, then appeared at a DFL fundraiser that also included opponent Hillary Clinton.
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Sanders was edged out by the former secretary of state in the Iowa caucuses, but won in New Hampshire. Clinton won the Nevada primary last weekend.
Clinton leads the Vermont senator in the polls in South Carolina, which holds its Democratic primary on Saturday.
Sanders' campaign says he'll discuss a wide range of issues in Hibbing, including making public colleges and universities tuition-free, and his plan for universal health care.
The rally is open to the public.