Elwyn Tinklenberg

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Election Coverage from MPR

6th District race a referendum on Bachmann

Incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann faces two challengers as she seeks a second term in Congress. (10/16/2008)

6th District candidates disagree on bailout, Iraq

The three candidates for congress in Minnesota's 6th District met for their first debate last night in Stillwater. The proposed federal bailout of the financial industry dominated the event. (10/02/2008)

House vote keeps Bachmann from first debate

Republican Michele Bachmann, who represents the 6th District, couldn't make her flight home in time because of House action today on the financial bailout bill. (09/29/2008)

Bachmann: Oil drilling should pay for bailout

Republican Rep. Michele Bachman opposes the $700 billion bailout plan for the financial industry. She is trying to link the bailout with her other high-profile policy push for expanded oil drilling. (09/23/2008)

Down-sized convention does not stop Republicans from stumping

Today's pared down schedule at the Republican National Convention gave two Minnesota Republicans some extra time to focus on their own campaigns. (09/01/2008)

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)

Republican challenges Bachmann

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is facing a primary election contest in the 6th District. (07/17/2008)

Independence Party backs Dem in Minn.'s 6th Dist.

Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg has picked up a key endorsement in his bid to unseat Republican Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. (06/21/2008)

Ramping up to the Republican convention

Former Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office. (05/29/2008)

Bachmann's DFL challengers face off Saturday

There are two Democrats who want to challenge Republican Michele Bachmann for her seat in Congress: Elwyn Tinklenberg and Bob Olson. One of them will get the party's endorsement this weekend. (04/25/2008)

Candidate snapshot

Party: DFL

Biography

Date of Birth: 03/26/1950

Place of Birth: Princeton, Minn.

Education: BA, University of Minnesota-Duluth;
Seminary at Northwestern University

Positions Held: Mayor of Blaine, 1987-1996;
Commissioner of Transportation, 1999-2002

Business/Professional Experience: Minister, United Methodist Church, Blaine;
President of The Tinklenberg Group

Religion: United Methodist

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