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The Morning Report 8/28/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

by Staff
Published: August 28,2008
Time posted: 1:00 am

Top Story: Mayor Coleman says St. Paul as prepared as Denver for convention.

Best of the Blogs and Think Tank Thoughts:

Do not underestimate Tim Pawlenty, Wright County Republican
Oral Roberts U grad Bachmann says Harvard grad Obama isn’t well-schooled,’ Minnesota Independent
Amid RNC ‘paranoia,’ CBS Outdoor pulls ‘Soldiers’ billboards, Minnesota Independent
Pawlenty knows how many homes, Esme’s Blog - WCCO
Does Brian Davis have a part-time campaign manager?, Bluestem Prairie
Range education hearing draws crowd, little media, Minnesota Brown
What you earn, what you get, SCSU Scholars
3rd CD: DFL experiences historical bump in Presidential election years, Smart Politics
More dangerous pictures, Convention Beat - MPR
Romney Lieberman Pawlenty, True North
Diverse Delegation, Mary’s Page - TPT

Business/Economy:

Commercial loans straining Minnesota banks, Star Tribune
Xcel promotes nuclear power at State Fair, MPR
Demand for wood stoves high in MN, AP
Wind energy execs touting their agenda at both conventions, Saint Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Wind energy industry anxious over tax credit, MPR
Oberstar, Coleman announce federal funds for Bemidji Regional Airport, Bemidji Pioneer
Forbes names Minneapolis to ‘best cities to earn a living in’ list, MSP Business Journal
Duluth Mining plans $916M project; could add 1,000 jobs, MSP Business Journal
Seattle pizza chain opens in Mendota Heights, Finance and Commerce

Campaigns-Senate:

Franken facing handful of challenges in primary, West Central Tribune

Campaigns:

Some Dem delegates saw King’s ‘Dream’ speech, AP. MN’s Josie Johnson among the bunch.
Democrats choose Obama in thunderous acclamation, AP
Minnesota delegates unite for Obama, MinnPost
House District 7B candidates debate, Duluth News Tribune

Congress-House:

Crime/Police:

Elections:

Republicans push for later primary season in 2012, AP

Environment:

Xcel, N.Y. reach deal on carbon disclosures, Star Tribune
Xcel will disclose more of climate issues, MSP Business Journal
Debate erupts over constitutional amendment, Saint Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report

Judicial:

Panel allows judge on Supreme Court ballot, MPR

Legislature:

Profile: Rep. Carolyn Laine, St. Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report

Opinion-Commentary:

Steve Kelley: Minnesota needs to change the way it approaches teaching science and math, Saint Paul Legal Ledger Capitol Report
Lori Sturdevant: Candidates and their little houses of hope, Star Tribune
Michele St. Martin: Not even one: Minnesota delegation to the RNC has no pro-choice women, MinnPost
Katherine Kersten: Conventions, once upon a time, were the stuff of legend, Star Tribune

Opinion-Editorial:

Editorial: Grow the economy to solve issues, Bemidji Pioneer

Other States:

Semantics threatens Wisconsin annexation law, Dolan Media Newswires

Pawlenty:

Pawlenty back at Fair, again dodges veep questions, Star Tribune
Governor enjoyed rock-star ride on visit, Pioneer Press

Public Health/Safety:

Visiting journalists whose property was confiscated get it back, Star Tribune
Officials concerned about use of stolen Hudson PD equipment, KSTP
What’s up with cameras?, News Cut - MPR
Leech Lake Tribal Council: Health care concerns voiced, Bemidji Pioneer

Republican National Convention:

Mayor Coleman: St. Paul as prepared as Denver, Pioneer Press
Anti-war billboard is no longer a Capitol idea, Pioneer Press
ACLU wants St. Paul protest permits reinstated, MPR
St. Paul promises rebate to bars that will serve late, Star Tribune
Protest group walking 370 miles to RNC, KSTP
‘Tricked out’ fire trucks ready for RNC, Pioneer Press
GOP updates convention speakers with double shots of Pawlenty and Coleman, MinnPost
Hurricane may threaten Bush’s appearance at GOP convention, Politico

Feeding the RNC

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