Posted at 3:48 PM on October 6, 2009
by Tom Scheck
Vice-President Joe Biden will be in Minnesota next week to raise money for the Democratic National Committee and an organizing arm of the group. The invitation said the fundraiser will be held at the home of Robert Pohlad, son of the late Carl Pohlad. Donors are being asked to contribute $7,600. Event co-chairs are being asked to contribute $30,400 per couple.
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