The Daily Digest

The gloves come off in the governor's race after Republicans learn that Democrat Mark Dayton is their opponent.

The Democrats held a unity rally in which they criticized Tom Emmer for being out of touch with the state.

The MNGOP released an ad ripping Dayton.

IP candidate Tom Horner says he's the man in the middle.

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KSTP fact checks the GOP ad and gives it an A-.

ABC News says Minnesota's governor's race is a test case for corporate spending after the Citizens United ruling.

Race for Congress

In Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Shelley Madore upset the DFL endorsed candidate, Dan Powers. Madore will now face GOP Rep. John Kline.

Republicans picked Lee Byberg to challenge DFL Rep. Collin Peterson.

Peterson campaigned at a Sauk Centre Dairy Farm.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

Gov. Pawlenty isn't the only politician to campaign at the Iowa State Fair.