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The Morning Report 7/3/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: Obama visiting Fargo-Moorhead; NYC mayor Bloomberg to boost Independence Party.

Publisher's Note: We won't be publishing a Morning Report, tomorrow, July 4. Everyone at PIM wishes all our readers a happy, patriotic and safe Fourth of July holiday with family and friends. And do respect and enjoy that 'Sewn in the U.S.A.' flag!

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The Morning Report 7/2/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: A time to pay: Star Tribune doesn't pay creditors; Sen. Coleman pays little D.C. rent; MN joins federal unemployment payment program.

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The Morning Report 7/1/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: Legislative auditor investigates attorney general office's Hatch-negotiated deal.

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The Morning Report 6/30/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: Transit tax for five counties among measures taking effect July 1.

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The Morning Report 6/27/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: Norm Coleman's relationship with RNC's Jeff Larson under scrutiny.

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The Morning Report 6/26/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: MPR studies business groups' lobbying spending.

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The Morning Report 6/25/08 - Daily Minnesota Political Stories

Top Story: MnDOT responds critically to Gray Plant Mooty I-35W bridge report.

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