Dayton outspends Emmer

Democrat Mark Dayton outspent Republican Tom Emmer in the race for governor. Dayton reports spending $5.3 million in 2009 and 2010. $3.9 million of it was Dayton's own money.

Meanwhile, Republican Tom Emmer spent $2.8 million over the same time period.

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