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Sen. Amy Klobuchar says people are thinking about how their health care costs will rise if Congress fails to take action.

Congressman Keith Ellison says he hopes President Obama understands the essentiality of a public option for health care.

Congressman John Kline says health care reform doesn't have to be a partisan battle.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty says the trigger proposal for a public option simply kicks the can down the road.

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Poll numbers show a split over Pawlenty's job approval.

Republican lawmakers will gather in Eden Prairie this afternoon to discuss business issues rather than attend a DFL-organized budget summit.

The Pioneer Press looks back at Minnesota's 2008 Senate race.

State officials say texting while driving is still a problem.

2009

Next year's race for governor is an issue in this year's race for mayor in St. Paul.

2010

Republican candidates for governor focused on health care during a State Fair forum and also dismissed global warming.

State Rep. Tom Rukavina, DFL-Virginia, officially launched his candidacy in Duluth.

State Sen. Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, says Minnesota needs more jobs.

Bellwether districts in the Minnesota House are hard to find.

2012

Gov. Pawlenty says he doesn't view Sarah Palin as a competitor.