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DFLer Graves Seeks Rematch with Bachmann

The Associated Press — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:42 +0000

The Democrat who narrowly lost to U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann last year is seeking a rematch. Businessman Jim Graves will run again for Congress in Minnesota's 6th District.

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Downtown St. Cloud Hotel Sold

Lee Voss — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 21:48:24 +0000

A downtown St. Cloud hotel has been sold. The Le St. Germain Hotel at 404 St. Germain Street was sold to St. Cloud Downtown Hotel LLC.

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BREAKING: Bachmann Beats Graves in Minnesota's 6th District

The Associated Press — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 05:31:02 +0000

Republican and tea party favorite Michele Bachmann has beaten Democratic hotelier Jim Graves to win her fourth term in Congress. But it was her toughest election night yet.

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Graves: Win or Lose 6th District Race, We Ran Campaign of "Integrity, Decency"

Tim Lyon — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 03:02:10 +0000

It's all over but for the vote counting for 6th District DFL Congressional candidate Jim Graves.

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Former President Clinton Energizes Supporters in St. Cloud [PHOTOS, AUDIO, VIDEO]

Jim Maurice — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:12:51 +0000

With recent polls showing a tightening Presidential race in Minnesota, one of Barack Obama's top campaign surrogates made a stop in St. Cloud on Sunday Night. Former President Bill Clinton energized supporters during a rally at St. Cloud State University.

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Bachmann, Graves Meet for Final Debate in 6th District [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 04:34:15 +0000

Republican U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann says she's a bipartisan problem solver. Her challenger, Democrat Jim Graves, says he has private sector experience. The two candidates for the 6th District met Sunday in their third and final debate at KSTP-TV.

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Graves, Bachmann Meet in First Debate [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:32:54 +0000

Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and Democratic challenger Jim Graves met in their first debate this (Tuesday) afternoon. The debate was a spirited contest with Graves especially critical of Bachmann.

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The 2012 Vote – How Do You Plan To Vote in the 6th District Congressional Race [POLL]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:37:16 +0000

This year's Sixth District Congressional Race has been hotly contested between incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann, and her Democratic challenger Jim Graves.

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Bachmann, Graves to Meet in St. Cloud Debate

Jim Maurice — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:33:52 +0000

Michele Bachmann and Jim Graves will meet in St. Cloud tomorrow (Tuesday), in the first of three scheduled debates. The debate will be held from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at the River's Edge Convention Center. It's sponsored by the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, and will mostly focus on business-related issues.

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Bachmann Maintains Money Edge in Re-Election Race

The Associated Press — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:35:03 +0000

Republican Michele Bachmann's opponent for congressional re-election has put more of money into his campaign, but the incumbent still has a wide cash advantage heading into the final weeks.

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Who's Lying? Verso Workers versus Michele Bachmann [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:34:46 +0000

A battle of words is brewing between Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann and the head of the union for the Verso Paper Mill in Sartell. Union President for the United Steelworkers Local 274 Lyle Fleck called a news conference this (Tuesday) afternoon at Watab Park in Sartell to basically call out Bachmann.

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Sixth District Congressional Race Starting to Heat Up

Jim Maurice — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:57:47 +0000

With just four weeks to go until the election, the race in the Sixth Congressional District is starting to heat-up. Democratic challenger Jim Graves has now admitted to an incorrect statement on his resume. Meanwhile, members of the United Steelworkers Local 274 from the Verso Paper Company are holding a news conference this (Tuesday) afternoon.

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Bachmann Goes After Graves in 1st TV Ad

The Associated Press — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:46:00 +0000

Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann paints Democratic challenger Jim Graves as a big spender in her first TV ad of the year in Minnesota's 6th District. The ad from the former presidential candidate started running Thursday, dubbing Graves "Big Spendin' Jim."

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Graves Ad Attacks Bachmann on Closed Verso Paper Mill [VIDEO]

The Associated Press — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:35:31 +0000

Democrat Jim Graves is attacking Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann with a new TV ad featuring workers who lost their jobs at a Sartell paper mill. The ad shows several workers who say they didn't hear from Bachmann after an explosion and fire led to the closure of Verso Paper Corp.'s mill, putting almost 260 out of work.

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Bachmann Dispatches GOP Primary Foes

The Associated Press — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:37:13 +0000

Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is back on a winning track. The Minnesota congresswoman won a three-way primary on Tuesday to set up a fall matchup with Democratic newcomer Jim Graves, who owns a hotel chain.

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Sixth District Big Spending by Bachmann, Graves

The Associated Press — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 10:27:54 +0000

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is pulling in big money for her re-election in Minnesota's conservative 6th District - but she's also spending at a fast clip. So is her Democratic rival Jim Graves, but at a smaller scale.

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Graves Hopes for One-on-One Race Against Bachmann

The Associated Press — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:05:54 +0000

Democrat Jim Graves says he doesn't expect competition from the Independence Party as he challenges Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th District. The hotel company chief executive filed campaign paperwork Thursday in St. Paul, saying he brings a business mindset and centrist approach to the race.

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Hotel Magnate Jim Graves Launches Democratic Bid for House in St. Cloud [VIDEO]

Abby Faulkner — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:41:59 +0000

Job creation, supporting the middle class and family values were big topics today as businessman and St. Cloud native, Democrat Jim Graves launched his bid to defeat 6th district incumbent, GOP Representative Michele Bachmann.

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Graves to Officially Launch Congressional Campaign Tuesday

Jim Maurice — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:10:12 +0000

St. Cloud native Jim Graves will officially launch his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 6th Congressional District tomorrow (Tuesday). Graves is holding a news conference at noon at the Le St. Germain Suite Hotel in downtown St. Cloud.

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Hotelier Graves Eyes 6th District Run

The Associated Press — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:24:45 +0000

Another Minnesota businessman is exploring a 6th District run as a Democrat against Rep. Michele Bachmann.

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