Campaign 2008: 3rd District

Candidates move cautiously toward a run in the 3rd District

A month after Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad announced he was retiring, it remains unclear who will run for his seat in Minnesota's 3rd District. (10/16/2007)

Ramstad's retirement means a battle for the 3rd District

Longtime Minnesota Rep. Jim Ramstad's retirement means Republicans and Democrats will be gearing up for a battle to win the open seat in Minnesota's 3rd District. (Midmorning, 09/18/2007)

Ramstad announces his retirement from Congress

After years of commuting from Minnesota to Washington, Ramstad acknowledged, "I'm burned out. I'm tired. I still have the passion for policymaking, I still have the passion for politics. But I want to be home." (09/17/2007)

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