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October 26, 2012

Photos: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the campaign trail

Photos by Jennifer Simonson
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DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar enters the final weeks of her re-election campaign with a big lead in the polls and in the money race.

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, right, who is running for re-election against Republican Kurt Bills, visits the Democratic headquarters in Northfield, Minn., Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012. She spoke to supporters, along with Minnesota Senate District 25 candidate Kevin Dahle, left, and House District 20B candidate David Bly, center. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is running for re-election against Republican Kurt Bills, greets supporters Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at the Democratic headquarters in Northfield, Minn. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar listens to BioPlastic Solutions owner Gary Noble explain the products his small business manufactures Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 in Blooming Prairie. The company makes plastic trim, molding, edging and seals from plant-based plastic, instead of petroleum. Klobuchar toured the plant and talked with Noble about concerns that small business owners have about various government regulations. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visits with Blooming Prairie business owners during a lunchtime campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Blooming Prairie City Hall. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visits with Blooming Prairie business owners during a lunchtime campaign stop Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Blooming Prairie City Hall. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses supporters Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 during a campaign stop with U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and other local Democratic politicians Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Daube's Bakery in Rochester, Minn. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses supporters Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 during a campaign stop with U.S. Rep. Tim Walz and other local Democratic politicians Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Daube's Bakery in Rochester, Minn. (MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson) link to this photo

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