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Klobuchar, Franken Sign Legislation to Keep St. Cloud Control Tower Open

Jim Maurice — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:00:12 +0000

Minnesota's two U.S. Senators signed on to legislation today (Tuesday) that would keep the air traffic control tower open in St. Cloud. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken joined 16 other senators for the bipartisan "Protect Our Skies Act".

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Senator Klobuchar Awards Local Company

Adam Ulbricht — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:25:50 +0000

A St. Cloud company is receiving recognition from U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar for their work with food safety. The senator was on had to present Microbiologics with an Export Achievement Certificate from the United States Commerce Department. Klobuchar says the company is an example of a successful local story.

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Government Opens Combat Roles to Woman

Jim Maurice — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:44:44 +0000

Senior defense officials say Pentagon chief Leon Panetta is removing the military's ban on women serving in combat, opening hundreds of thousands of front-line positions and potentially elite commando jobs after more than a decade at war.

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Minnesota's Amy Klobuchar Re-Elected to U.S. Senate

The Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:30:07 +0000

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar has won a second term.

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The 2012 Vote! – How Are you Voting in U.S. Senate Race [POLL]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:37:21 +0000

United States Senator Amy Klobuchar is wrapping-up her first term in office. The Democrat is seeking re-election to the Senate. Her challenger is Republican Kurt Bills.

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Bills Wins GOP Senate Primary, Will Face Klobuchar

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:49:32 +0000

Republican Kurt Bills has won his party's primary for the U.S. Senate. Bills, the party's endorsed candidate, easily beat David Carlson and Bob Carney.

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Incumbent Klobuchar Easily Wins DFL Senate Primary

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:39:42 +0000

Sen. Amy Klobuchar has easily won her Democratic primary as she looks for a second term in Washington. Klobuchar overwhelmed frequent candidates Dick Franson, Jack Shepard and Darryl Stanton, none of whom mounted a major campaign, on Tuesday.

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Klobuchar Outraises Bills in MN US Senate Race

The Associated Press — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:57:45 +0000

Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar raised more than three times more in campaign cash than Republican challenger Kurt Bills over the last three months.

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Obama Signs Ban on Synthetic Drugs Into Law

The Associated Press — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:29:46 +0000

President Barack Obama has signed legislation outlawing synthetic drugs, including a substance that led to the death of a Minnesota teen last year. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar sponsored the legislation.

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Seen as Safe, Klobuchar Fights Complacency Threat

The Associated Press — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 15:19:20 +0000

Complacency may be the biggest election year challenge for Amy Klobuchar, one of the most popular incumbents in the U.S. Senate, as she runs for a second term representing Minnesota.

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Domestic Violence Partnership Talks with Senator Klobuchar [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:06:09 +0000

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar learned more about the Stearns County Domestic Violence Partnership today (Wednesday). The county established the partnership in 2008 to improve public safety.

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Severson Gearing Up To Challenge Klobuchar [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:48:28 +0000

It's looking more and more likely that Dan Severson of Sauk Rapids will be the Republican party's main hope for unseating Senator Amy Klobuchar this fall.

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What's Next for Bachmann? [POLL]

Jim Maurice — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:58:56 +0000

Now that Congresswoman Michele Bachmann has dropped out of the Presidential race, many are wondering what's next for her.

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Collegeville Couple Honored as 'Angels in Adoption'

Jim Maurice — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:53:29 +0000

A Collegeville couple has been honored as "Angels in Adoption". Cherie and Todd Beumer were nominated for the national award by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar.

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Little Known GOPer Set To Challenge Severson

The Associated Press — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:01:21 +0000

A Republican who's not well known in state political circles is joining the race to unseat Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. St. Bonifacius city council member Joe Arwood will announce a Senate bid later Monday.

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Minnesota's Senators Support Debt Deal Headed to Obama

The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:50:45 +0000

Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken have voted for emergency legislation allowing the government to borrow more money and avoid a U.S. government default.

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St. Cloud Swears-In Five New Police Officers [PHOTOS]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:05:16 +0000

St. Cloud has five new police officers patrolling the streets. The officers were sworn-in this (Monday) afternoon during a ceremony at the Police Headquarters.

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Senator Klobuchar Speaking In St. Cloud Today

Jim Maurice — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:46:24 +0000

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in town today (Monday). She'll be speaking at a swearing-in ceremony for five new police officers.

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Update – Sauk Rapids' Severson Declares For Klobuchar Seat

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:40:12 +0000

Former state Rep. Dan Severson has become the first Republican to declare a challenge to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in 2012. Severson, a 57-year-old retired Navy pilot, served four terms in the state House before running unsuccessfully last fall for secretary of state.

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Sauk Rapids Man To Challenge U.S. Senator Klobuchar

Jim Maurice — Mon, 16 May 2011 10:21:53 +0000

A former state lawmaker is expected to become the first Republican to wage a 2012 challenge to Minnesota's popular Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar. A political consultant with direct knowledge of the plans says Dan Severson will announce his candidacy Monday at the state Capitol.

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