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• The shape of Minnesota's economy
  The new state revenue forecast is released Friday morning, and Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he is bracing for bad news. He says the housing problems, the credit crunch, and high oil prices all point to a downturn in the state's financial situation.11:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Louis Johnston: Professor of economics at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota and the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph.
  More from MPR
  Pawlenty predicts revenue forecast will reflect slowing economy and high prices (11/23/2007)
  Pawlenty announces foreclosure aid (11/16/2007)
  Democrats blast Pawlenty on job numbers (11/14/2007)
  Housing crisis influencing job market, economist says (11/14/2007)
  Minnesota jobless rate drops slightly to 4.7 percent (11/13/2007)
• Republicans sharpen their attacks during CNN/YouTube debate
  With the final round of a yearlong campaign approaching, the Republican presidential race grew remarkably bitter during a CNN/YouTube debate Wednesday night, as the top contenders jockeyed for the upper hand -- and sought it by tearing down one another.12:06 p.m.
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  Security funds for national conventions tied up in stalemate (11/20/2007)
  Iraq war funding and the presidential campaign (11/19/2007)
  Iowa caucuses by the numbers (11/15/2007)

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