Election Coverage from MPR

Coleman, Franken turn up the heat in latest campaign ads

Republican Sen. Norm Coleman's re-election campaign has put out a new television ad that's sharply critical of DFL challenger AL Franken. With the election less than four months away, new ads from both campaigns signal the gloves are coming off. (07/24/2008)

Congressional candidate late paying taxes

Republican Congressional candidate Brian Davis has paid his property taxes late every year for the last five years. (07/23/2008)

Obama plans Minnesota fundraiser in August

Obama will be at a downtown Minneapolis hotel on August 6. Donors are being asked to contribute between $1,000 and $28,500. (07/23/2008)

Lord Faris says Franken's campaign is faltering

Priscilla Lord Faris is not a well known Minnesotan, but she's hoping her experience as a teacher, lobbyist, city council member and lawyer, as well as her deep Minnesota roots, will convince Minnesota Democrats she, not Al Franken, should be nominated to run against Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. (07/23/2008)

Bachmann oil drilling plan draws skepticism

Sixth District Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann insists gas prices would drop significantly if oil companies could drill in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (07/22/2008)

Paul backers moving to larger Target Center for Sept. rally

Ron Paul's revolution rally is moving to a bigger site. (07/22/2008)

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