The Daily Digest: Franken’s regrets, Nolan’s first ad
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Minnesota:
A second person with Minnesota ties is feared dead in Syria. (MPR News)
Sen. Al Franken says he regrets playing with traffic cones. (MPR News)
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So far, Franken is running a low-key campaign. (National Journal)
U.S Rep. Rick Nolan launches the first ad of his re-election bid. It's got all the trappings of a fun weekend up north: canoeing, shooting, and a walk outside. (MPR News)
Ben Goldfarb, who has worked for Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Wellstone Action, will be stepping in at the Alliance for a Better Minnesota, the leading liberal group working to get Democrats elected this year. (The Star Tribune)
The Southwest Light Rail deal came close to falling apart. (MPR News)
Washington:
President Barack Obama's request that Congress back air strikes in Syria is proving tricky political terrain. (The New York Times)
A new GOP poll shows women think the party is "stuck in the past." (Politico)
Finally:
Minnesota journalism suffered a huge loss this week with the passing of longtime KSTP-TV photojournalist Russ Brown. Condolences to his family, friends and all his colleagues. (KSTP)
The Digest is taking a break over the holiday weekend. Enjoy your three days off, and have fun.