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Walz, Ellison host Minnesota "Congress On Corner" Events

Jim Maurice — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:26:35 +0000

Two Minnesota Democrats host "Congress on Your Corner" events Friday, six days after a shooting in Tucson, Ariz., killed six and seriously wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Rep. Tim Walz visits with constituents at a Mankato grocery store, while Rep. Keith Ellison sets up shop at an international bazaar in Minneapolis.

Pawlenty Talks Arizona Shooting While Touting New Book

Jim Maurice — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:51:52 +0000

Possible GOP presidential candidate and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is calling for "a more civil, thoughtful discourse in this country" after the shooting tragedy in Arizona.

McCollum, Klobuchar Won't Change After Shooting

Tim Lyon — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:01:03 +0000

Some Minnesota Democrats are saying they won't let the shooting of a congresswoman in Arizona keep them from their constituents, but it might discourage those voters from coming to town halls.