The Daily Digest
Facebook leads the digest today. Norm Coleman on Facebook.
He announced last night on his Facebook page that the timing isn't right for a run for governor. His decision means the race for the GOP endorsement is pretty much solidified and the money folks who were sitting on the sidelines will have to pick one of the seven candidates currently in the race. KSTP first broke the story. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Pi Press also have stories.
The other GOP candidates for governor participated in a debate in Mendota Heights on Saturday. You can listen to the full debate here.
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President Obama campaigned for the Democratic backed candidate in the U.S. Senate race in Massachusetts. The race is too close to call.
The Pi Press looks at Democrat Al Franken's first six months in office.
Under the Dome
Counties want to reduce and eliminate unfunded mandates.
Gov. Pawlenty proposed a $685 million bonding bill on Friday.
He also announced a deal with U.S. Steel over property on Lake Vermilion. Pawlenty would like to make a state park out of the land. He needs legislative approval, however, on the purchase price.