The Daily Digest: 10-30-07

Gov. Pawlenty is seeking federal advice on a company behind an Iron Range steel plant that may be trying to do business in Iran. MPR, the Star Tribune and the Duluth News Tribune have stories.

Pawlenty hopes his Steger visit will raise awareness about climate change. The Star Tribune, the Pi Press and the Duluth News Tribune have stories.

Pawlenty's position on climate change is setting off red flags for some conservatives like Look True North.

GOP Sen. Joe Gimse says the state should give voter worker id cards to illegal immigrants. (UPDATE: I made a mistake on this note and apologize to Sen. Gimse for the mistake. He does not support voter id cards for illegal immigrants. This is a highly emotional issue and I apologize for the mistake).

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie is accused of using a list improperly by two conservative activists.

I-35W Bridge

Major construction begins on the bridge this week. The Star Tribune takes a look at the design.

Problems with a temporary bridge cause delays on I-35.

Congress

GOP Sen. Norm Coleman is expected to meet with a high level Iraqi delegation.

Climate change vote passes the Senate. Coleman supports a bill that would cap carbon emissions.

Coleman's proposal to deal with housing is mentioned in this Washington Post column.

A landmark gay rights bill splits Minnesota's Congressional delegation.

The Washington Post says some consumer rights activists are upset with DFL Rep. Collin Peterson for not allowing them to testify at a hearing regarding beef packaging.

The Hill says Freshman Democrats are key to wiretapping bill. DFL Rep. Tim Walz is mentioned.

KTTC gets reaction to the Farm Bill. Walz is mentioned.

2008

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is scheduled to visit Fargo.