The Daily Digest: 12-4-07
Happy Hanukkah.
Gov. Pawlenty rejects a special session on bonding and to close the so-called corporate loophole. The Star Tribune, Forum Communications, the Pi Press and AP have stories.
Gov. Pawlenty and legislative leaders tell the Vikes that a stadium will not pass next session. The Star Tribune and AP have stories.
A campaign watchdog has been asked to look into Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. The Star Tribune and AP have stories.
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A new director hopes to finish Crimnet.
Alltell settles a lawsuit with the Minnesota Attorney General and the Department of Justice.
Congress
GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is seeking more money for heating aid.
Coleman will also participate in a hearing on credit cards.
A Senate panel is set to take up the nomination of Mike McGinn, a former state senator who hopes to be a U.S. Marshall.
2008
Coleman goes after Franken on Iraq.
MPR writes about the flip-flop.
DFL Senate candidate Jim Cohen is campaigning across the state.
Politico writes about the battle over the suburban and exurban vote. They profile Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District.
2008 RNC
The RNC does a walk thru at the Xcel Energy Center.