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Candidate Bio
Mark Groettum
Political affiliation:
Republican Party
Born:
Madison, Wisc.
Personal:
Married (Donna), one child (Maggie). Resides in Hibbing
Occupation:
Attorney in general practice
Education:
B.A. St. Olaf College, major Political Science 1979; J.D Hamline University School of Law 1982
Major political experience:
Republican candidate for state representative in Minnesota District 5B in 1994 and 1996.
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Mark Groettum - 8th District

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According to the candidate's Web site, Mark Groettum rates the economy as the cornerpiece of his campaign. He links himself with Sen. Norm Coleman, who, he says "is doing a great job and is working hard for our area as evidenced by his work in Hoyt Lakes on coal gasification. He needs Republican help in the House." Groettum, 46, is an attorney with a general practice. His Web site says he "sought election to the Minnesota state house in 1994 and 1996, and is currently the chair of the Senate district 5 Republicans -- an area which includes the Hibbing and Virginia areas and stretches down to the Grand Lake area near Duluth. Mark grew up in Proctor and is a Duluth Central, St. Olaf College, and Hamline University School of Law graduate. He is married, with a 5 year old daughter, and is active in his community as a member of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Hibbing Kinship Mentoring Program, Hibbing Parents Nursery School and the Hibbing Community College Foundation."

McCollum's view of Iraq
Rep. Betty McCollum, DFL-Minn., has returned from a trip to Iraq. During her visit, a wave of coordinated attacks took place, some targeting the Red Cross headquarters in Baghdad, killing more than 35 people. She also visited Mosul, in northern Iraq, where she and other members of her delegation with the House International Relations committee met with members of the 101st Airborne Division. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer spoke with McCollum.
Kennedy remarks on Iraq
Minnesota 6th district republican Congressman Mark Kennedy talks about his recent trip to Iraq, and the major issues facing Congress this fall.
Tolls for thee, Minnesota?
In the next couple of years, Minnesotans could be paying tolls to use certain metropolitan highway lanes. State and federal lawmakers are considering plans to charge lane fees to relieve congestion and fund new road projects. The proposal is part of a mix of highway development and financing plans announced by Gov. Tim Pawlenty's administration and legislators from both parties.

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