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Political notebook: Politicians learn how to deal with humor (joke, joke, joke)
By Don Davis Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura was the king of deadpanning, a trait that got him in trouble more than once. He often would deliver lines, giving no indication he was joking. After ...
Posted on 1/18/13 at 5:27 PM
Buck doesn't stop for Pawlenty
THIEF RIVER FALLS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty shot a small buck during the second Minnesota Governor’s Deer Opener in 2004, but since then, the Republican governor’s hunting success has been more elusive than a Democrat who likes his conservative spending policies.
By Brad Dokken , November 09, 2009
Pawlenty introduces himself to Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – Key Iowa Republicans got to know Tim Pawlenty Saturday night in a speech that some considered the kick-off of his campaign in the first state to pick its presidential favorite.
By Don Davis , November 09, 2009
Pawlenty proposes constitutional spending limit
ST. PAUL -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the state constitution to limit spending to revenue the state actually has collected.
By Don Davis , November 06, 2009
Governor's Deer Opener is in Thief River Falls
Minnesota NewsOne of the most anticipated dates on the outdoors calendar rolls around this weekend with the opening of deer season.
By Brad Dokken , November 06, 2009
Pawlenty fate may rest on gay marriage, Iowa governor race
ST. PAUL -- Tim Pawlenty's Iowa presidential caucus performance, if he runs for the White House, may hinge on whether he can hitch his star to the right Iowa governor candidate and how he deals with the hot-button gay marriage issue.
By Don Davis , November 05, 2009
Pawlenty, senator agree rural roads funded fairly
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL -- The news release begged the question: Why spend up to $40 million on roadway congestion relief in the Twin Cities and only up to $5 million on improving safety of rural roads, where 70 percent of traffic fatalities occur?
By Don Davis , November 02, 2009
Pawlenty seeks multi-state insurance agreement
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL -- Tim Pawlenty wants fellow governors to sign onto his idea to set health-insurance standards and allow people to buy policies across state lines.
By Don Davis , October 22, 2009
Pawlenty downplays PAC's role
CANNON FALLS — Despite rising national attention to his newly formed political action committee, Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Thursday continued to deny the group is his vehicle for a 2012 presidential bid.
By Mike Longaecker , October 02, 2009
Governor's race keeps politicos abuzz
ST. PAUL – There is a political buzz this fall unlike any ever heard around Minnesota.
By Don Davis , September 21, 2009
Pawlenty: Too early to run
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty is traveling the country talking about how the Republican Party should improve, fueling speculation that he is preparing for a 2010 presidential run.
By Don Davis , September 21, 2009
Pawlenty seeks ag disaster declaration
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty wants the federal government to provide low-interest loans to farmers in six northern Minnesota counties affected by wet weather in 2008 and 2009.
By Don Davis , September 16, 2009
Not an ordinary 'no'; and other state briefs
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – One headline said Gov. Tim Pawlenty "declined" an invitation to meet with current and former governors and legislative leaders. Another said he "rejected" the idea.
By Don Davis , August 15, 2009
GOP stops governor poll
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Minnesota Republicans stopped a straw poll for governor half-way through the annual Farmfest event.
By Don Davis , August 10, 2009
Pawlenty visits troops in Iraq, worries about Iran
ST. PAUL – If Iran was behind the deaths of three Minnesota National Guard soldiers, already rocky relations with the United States could become worse, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Sunday from the Middle East.
By Don Davis , July 20, 2009
Up to 4,700 job loses expected in unallotment
Minnesota NewsST. PAUL – Gov. Tim Pawlenty's decision to make unilateral budget cuts could cost up to 4,700 jobs across Minnesota, the state economist told legislative leaders Tuesday.
By Don Davis , July 01, 2009
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