Elwyn Tinklenberg

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Election Coverage from MPR

Can you believe political ads?

Last week's feud between Rep. Michele Bachmann and local TV stations over an ad raises the question: can voters believe what they see? (10/21/2007)

Groups target Bachmann on children's health insurance

Supporters of increased funding for children's health insurance are running ads against Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn. (10/12/2007)

Sizing up the competition in the 6th Congressional District

Three Democrats are already running to challenge first-term Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann next year in Minnesota's 6th District. DFLers say Bachmann is vulnerable, but political analysts suggest she's in a good position for re-election. (10/01/2007)

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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