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Coleman Files Lawsuit to Contest Minnesota Senate Recount Results (Fox News)

The head of Minnesota's Canvassing Board claims it properly counted the votes that gave Al Franken victory in the U.S. Senate race but Norm Coleman ...

Minnesota offensive coordinator Dunbar resigns (Sports Illustrated)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota offensive coordinator Mike Dunbar has resigned after two seasons. ...

Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result (Pioneer Press)

Acknowledging that he is pushing Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate race into "uncharted waters," former Republican Sen. Norm Coleman said today he is filing a lawsuit ...

Unless he's starting, Minnesota Vikings QB Gus Frerotte unclear about future (Pioneer Press)

Gus Frerotte wants to return to the Minnesota Vikings next season — if he is the starter. ...

Facing big deficit, Minnesota Legislature convenes (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Some Minnesota lawmakers were looking to the federal government for help with a giant deficit as the Legislature convened on Tuesday. Others focused on cutting ...

Coleman sues over Minnesota Senate recount result (AP via Yahoo! News)

Republican Norm Coleman said Tuesday he is suing to challenge Democrat Al Franken's apparent recount victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, delaying a resolution of ...

Al Franken wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though ...

Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93 (The Charlotte Observer)

Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. ...

Minnesota recount confirms winner (BBC News)

A recount in the US state of Minnesota confirms its Senate seat was won by a Democrat but the result is still contested. ...

Franken wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday nearly ...

Minnesota recount confirms winner (BBC News)

A recount in the US state of Minnesota confirms its Senate seat was won by a Democrat but the result is still contested. ...

Democrat wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though ...

Carl R. Pohlad, Owner of Minnesota Twins, Dies at 93 (New York Times)

Mr. Polhad was a son of a railroad brakeman who grew up to become one of the richest men in America and a forceful owner ...

Democrat, comedian Al Franken wins Minnesota senate recount (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Democrat and former comedian Al Franken won the recount of ballots for a Minnesota senate seat but the contentious battle was set to drag on ...

Minnesota Twins owner Carl Pohlad dead at age 93 (AP via Yahoo! News)

Carl Pohlad, a billionaire banker whose Minnesota Twins won two World Series titles during nearly his nearly quarter-century as owner, died Monday. He was 93. ...

Minnesota Court Rejects Coleman Request on Ballots (Update2) (Bloomberg)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Republican U.S. Senator Norm Coleman ’s bid to add 654 ballots to the recount in the ...

Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin ...

How Al Franken won the Minnesota Senate seat (McClatchy Newspapers via Yahoo! News)

If things go as expected, the Minnesota canvassing board this afternoon will pronounce Democrat Al Franken the winner of the contested -- and excruciatingly close ...

Al Franken named winner of Minnesota race; Coleman expected to challenge the result (Los Angeles Times)

Minnesota's election panel names Franken the winner by 225 votes over incumbent Norm Coleman. Franken, a Democrat, could be seated as early as today, but ...

Democrat Al Franken set to win Minnesota senate recount (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken was set to win the recount of ballots for a Minnesota senate seat Monday but the contentious battle looked far from over ...

Franken wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday nearly ...

Democrat Franken Wins Minnesota Recount, Coleman Vows Challenge (Bloomberg)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken was certified the top vote-getter over Republican Norm Coleman in Minnesota’s U.S. Senate race recount, a result Coleman’s ...

Democrat wins Minnesota Senate seat in recount (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken beat Republican incumbent Norm Coleman to win the U.S. Senate seat from Minnesota, officials conducting a final recount said on Monday, though ...

Minnesota Board Certifies Al Franken Wins Recount: Report (Fox News)

Minnesota Board Certifies Al Franken Wins Recount: Report ...

Democrat Al Franken wins Minnesota senate recount (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken won the recount of ballots for a Minnesota senate seat Monday but the contentious battle was set to drag on for weeks ...

Minnesota Senate hopeful dealt another setback (Tulsa World)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected Republican Norm Coleman's request to count an additional 650 rejected absentee ballots in the state's ...

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Coleman challenge on absentee ballots (Pioneer Press)

Just hours before the Minnesota canvassing board is slated to declare Democrat Al Franken the winner of the long-running U.S. Senate race, the state Supreme ...

Minnesota Court Rejects Coleman Request to Count 654 Rejected Ballots (FOX 9 News Twin Cities)

The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Norm Coleman's request to count an additional 654 rejected absentee ballots in the U.S. Senate race, blocking his last gasp ...

Franken Expected To Be Declared Winner In Minnesota Senate Race (Nasdaq)

(RTTNews) - The Minnesota Senate Race has reportedly been decided, with Democrat Al Franken being declared the winner. The state is expected to certify Franken ...

Minnesota Vikings have 18 free agents (Pioneer Press)

One of the many decisions the Minnesota Vikings will have to make this offseason is what to do about their 18 free agents, including five ...

Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Coleman challenge on absentee ballots (Pioneer Press)

Just hours before the Minnesota canvassing board is slated to declare Democrat Al Franken the winner of the long-running U.S. Senate race, the state Supreme ...

Al Franken wins round in Minnesota Supreme Court in Senate recount (Chicago Sun-Times)

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Supreme Court has rejected Republican Norm Coleman’s request to count an additional 650 rejected absentee ballots in the state’s ...

Lawsuit Likely, But Minnesota May Certify Franken Today (The Tampa Tribune)

The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor - but that ...

U.S. SENATE RECOUNT: Minnesota canvassing board expected to announce Al Franken winner today (Grand Forks Herald)

The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor - but that ...

Minnesota PUC to hold Big Stone II hearing (KVLY - KXJB Fargo)

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled final hearings on permits for transmission lines that would carry electricity from the coal-fired Big Stone II power ...

Franken May Be Certified Winner in Minnesota Senate Race Today (Bloomberg)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken may be certified as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race as early as today after state election ...

Franken May Be Certified Winner in Minnesota Senate Race Today (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken may be certified as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race as early as today after state election ...

Franken May Be Certified Winner in Minnesota Senate Race Today (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken may be certified as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race as early as today after state election ...

Video: Minnesota Senate race (NBC 13 Birmingham)

Minnesota close to declaring winner in Senate race. ...

Minnesota canvassing board expected to say that Democrat Al Franken is winner in Senate race (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

MINNEAPOLIS - The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor — ...

Franken May Be Certified Winner in Minnesota Senate Race Today (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken may be certified as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race as early as today after state election ...

Minnesota board expected to announce Al Franken winner (Tucson Citizen)

MINNEAPOLIS - The state Canvassing Board was poised to certify the results of the recount in Minnesota's grueling Senate election in Al Franken's favor — ...

Video: Minnesota Senate race (NBC 13 Birmingham)

Minnesota close to declaring winner in Senate race. ...

Minnesota PUC to Hold Big Stone II Hearing (KQCD-TV Dickinson)

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled final hearings on permits for transmission lines that would carry electricity from the coal-fired Big Stone II power ...

NHL: Minnesota 2, Colorado 0 (UPI)

DENVER, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Owen Nolan scored twice in the first period and the Minnesota Wild, behind goalie Niklas Backstrom, held off Colorado Sunday ...

Owen Nolan, Niklas Backstrom lead Minnesota Wild to first shutout against Colorado Avalanche in 61 meetings (Pioneer Press)

DENVER — If the Minnesota Wild keep playing like this, they'll take it — win or lose. And when the Wild play like this, they ...

With Minnesota Wild fighting to stay in playoff contention, now is not the time for patience, player development (Pioneer Press)

DENVER — The Wild's inability to score consistently is keeping some young players off the ice, and it's probably going to be that way as ...

Teach for America looks to expand into Minnesota (Minnesota Public Radio)

The national program targets low-income school districts and has never placed teachers in Minnesota. ...

Franken May Be Certified Winner in Minnesota Senate Race Today (Bloomberg)

Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken may be certified as the winner of the Minnesota Senate race as early as today after state election ...

Minnesota PUC to hold Big Stone II hearing (The Bismarck Tribune)

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled final hearings on permits for transmission lines that would carry electricity from the ...

Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin ...

Recap: Minnesota vs. Philadelphia (The Kansas City Star)

Brian Westbrook took a short screen pass 71 yards for a touchdown to shatter a two-point second-half deadlock with 6 1/2 minutes to play, and ...

NFL: Philadelphia 26, Minnesota 14 (UPI)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Brian Westbrook's 71-yard touchdown reception broke up a close game Sunday and helped Philadelphia notch a 26-14 NFC wild-card win ...

N.Y. Sen. Schumer: Al Franken won Minnesota seat (Houston Chronicle)

New York Sen. Charles Schumer said Sunday that Democrat Al Franken is the clear winner in Minnesota's Senate race and should be seated as soon ...

Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota (Boston Globe)

Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin ...

Foote injured in Avs 2-0 loss to Minnesota (Rocky Mountain News)

Scrambling all four of the Avalanche’s forward line combinations didn’t result in the most important change of all – the bottom line. The Avalanche’s 2-0 ...

Franken to be declared Senate victor in Minnesota (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Democrat Al Franken will be declared the winner of the tight U.S. Senate contest in Minnesota, emerging from a ballot recount with a slim margin ...

Minnesota lawmakers get down to business Tuesday (Post-Bulletin)

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The dreaded job of fixing Minnesota's broken budget gets going this week. The Minnesota Legislature convenes Tuesday for its 2009 session. ...

Minnesota PUC To Hold Big Stone II Hearing (KELO Sioux Falls)

Minnesota PUC To Hold Big Stone II Hearing ...

Pockets of Minnesota get over 14 inches of snow (The Bismarck Tribune)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Isolated parts of central and east-central Minnesota received more than 14 inches of snow by Tuesday evening, and the drive home from ...

Stillwater's Minnesota Zephyr Takes Final Ride (FOX 9 News Twin Cities)

A well-known, uniquely Minnesotan attraction has hit the end of the line. The Minnesota Zephyr Dinner Train has served its last meal and rode its ...

NBA: Minnesota 102, Chicago 92 (UPI)

CHICAGO, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Randy Foye scored 21 points Saturday to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 102-92 victory over Chicago. ...

Lawsuits Await Minnesota Senate Recount Decision (Fox News)

Minnesota law lets the losing recount candidate file an "election contest" that would throw the whole race into the courts, effectively blocking final certification of ...

DETROIT 3, MINNESOTA 2 (SO): Franzen's goal late in 3rd sets stage for shoot-out win (Detroit Free Press)

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Red Wings used a late power play goal to force their game against Minnesota past regulation, and then relied on ...

Minnesota recount nearly done; next up, the lawsuits (Hartford Courant)

This coming week, Minnesota's Canvassing Board will declare what everyone has been waiting for in the state's prolonged U.S. Senate race: a winner. ...

Minnesota PUC to hold Big Stone II hearing (Grand Forks Herald)

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has scheduled final hearings on permits for transmission lines that would carry electricity from the coal-fired Big Stone II power ...

Franken Leads in Minnesota Recount, Result Still Unofficial (Bloomberg)

Jan. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Democrat Al Franken retained his lead over incumbent Republican Senator Norm Coleman as Minnesota election officials said they completed the last ...

Franken's lead widens in Minnesota Senate recount (International Herald Tribune)

Al Franken, a Democrat, increased his lead over the weekend as a statewide recount for Senator drew to a close in Minnesota. ...

No. 21 Minnesota tops No. 24 Ohio State 68-59 (AP via Yahoo! News)

Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced Minnesota offense with 15 points, and the 21st-ranked Gophers salvaged a split in the opening week of Big Ten ...

Tense moments in Minnesota Senate recount (CNN)

One of the last remaining steps in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race recount was temporarily halted Saturday morning when attorneys with Republican incumbent Norm Coleman's campaign ...

Minnesota Vikings' ticket sales avoid local TV blackout (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Fans purchased more than 20,000 tickets to Minnesota's playoff game over six days, assuring there will be no local TV blackout ...

Minnesota Timberwolves (7-25) at Chicago Bulls (14-19), 8:30 p.m. (Miami Herald)

The Minnesota Timberwolves make the short trek to the Windy City Saturday to take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. ...

Tom Powers: After a season of twists and turns, Minnesota Vikings are hot just in time (Pioneer Press)

TOM POWERS If these Minnesota Vikings were little kids, they would step in every mud puddle on the way home from school. ...

No. 21 Minnesota tops No. 24 Ohio State 68-59 (AP via Yahoo! News)

Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced Minnesota offense with 15 points, and the 21st-ranked Gophers salvaged a split in the opening week of Big Ten ...

No. 21 Minnesota tops No. 24 Ohio State 68-59 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

By DAVE CAMPBELL Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced Minnesota offense with 15 points, and the 21st-ranked Gophers salvaged a split in the opening ...

No. 21 Minnesota tops No. 24 Ohio State 68-59 (Boston Herald)

MINNEAPOLIS - Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced Minnesota offense with 15 points, and the 21st-ranked Gophers salvaged a split in the opening week of ...

Minnesota rebounds with victory over Ohio State (CBS Sportsline)

Lawrence Westbrook led a typically balanced Minnesota offense with 15 points, and the 21st-ranked Gophers salvaged a split in the opening week of Big Ten ...

Minnesota recount nearly done; next up, the lawsuits (Detroit Free Press)

MINNEAPOLIS — This coming week, Minnesota's Canvassing Board will declare what everyone's been waiting for in the state's prolonged U.S. Senate race: A winner. Sort ...

COL BKB: Minnesota 68, Ohio State 59 (UPI)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- No. 21 Minnesota held No. 23 Ohio State to 34.6 percent shooting Saturday on the way to a 68-59 Big ...

Pockets of Minnesota get over 14 inches of snow (The Bismarck Tribune)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Isolated parts of central and east-central Minnesota received more than 14 inches of snow by Tuesday evening, and the drive home from ...

Minnesota Timberwolves (7-25) at Chicago Bulls (14-19), 8:30 p.m. (Miami Herald)

The Minnesota Timberwolves make the short trek to the Windy City Saturday to take on the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. ...

Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team looking for a big rebound (Pioneer Press)

University of Minnesota men's basketball coach Tubby Smith questioned his team's toughness after it gave up 23 offensive rebounds in its Big Ten Conference opener ...

Minnesota loading up time capsule for bicentennial (Winona Daily News)

ST. PAUL (AP) — What should be in a Minnesota time capsule to be opened on the state’s bicentennial 50 years from now? ...

Minnesota Senate forecast: Flurry of action, hazy end (Winona Daily News)

ST. PAUL (AP) — Minnesota’s extended Senate race played out on three fronts Friday: local officials readied unopened absentee ballots for counting this weekend, the ...

Recap: Minnesota vs. Golden State (Miami Herald)

Al Jefferson dropped 32 points and hauled in 10 rebounds in 40-plus minutes of action, as the Minnesota Timberwolves got by Golden State, 115-108, at ...

Minnesota Wild star Gaborik to undergo hip surgery, out 10 weeks (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Marian Gaborik undergoes hip surgery on Monday, his highlight-filled and injury plagued career with the Minnesota Wild could be going ...

NBA: Minnesota 115, Golden State 108 (UPI)

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Al Jefferson scored 32 points Friday and keyed a 19-5, third-quarter run that boosted the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 115-108 ...

Minnesota's Miller returns after five games out (Sports Illustrated)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Miller returned Friday night against Golden State after missing five games because of a sprained right ankle. ...

Coleman Turns to Courts as Minnesota Recount Nears End (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News)

Minnesota election officials are plowing ahead in the latest phase of the Senate recount, despite a late legal challenge by Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. ...

Minnesota Senate story (WBTV Charlotte)

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - The top Senate Republican says his caucus would block any attempt to seat the winner of Minnesota's close election until ...

Minnesota Wild star Gaborik to undergo hip surgery, out 10 weeks (The Canadian Press) (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild star Marian Gaborik will have surgery on his injured left hip. ...

Minnesota Gophers men's hockey coach Don Lucia to miss tonight's game because of illness (Pioneer Press)

Gophers coach Don Lucia will sit out his team's first-round game against Brown in the Dodge Holiday Classic tonight because of illness, University of Minnesota ...

NFL extends deadline for Minnesota Vikings to sell out wild-card game (Pioneer Press)

Another day, another blackout extension and still plenty of seats available at the Metrodome for Sunday's NFC wild-card game between the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia ...

Longtime central Minnesota radio man signs off (Minnesota Public Radio)

A central Minnesota broadcasting icon retired this week. For the past 56 years, many Minnesotans grew up listening to radio announcer Cliff Mitchell on KASM-AM ...

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards out against Eagles (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Minnesota defensive end Ray Edwards will miss Sunday's playoff game against Philadelphia with a knee injury, but the Vikings hope Pro ...

Minnesota Wild star Gaborik to undergo hip surgery, out 10 weeks (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)

ST. PAUL, Minn. - When Marian Gaborik undergoes hip surgery on Monday, his highlight-filled and injury plagued career with the Minnesota Wild could be going ...

Golden State Warriors (10-24) at Minnesota Timberwolves (6-25), 8:00 p.m. (Miami Herald)

The Golden State Warriors will continue a three-game road trip this evening against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. ...

Lucas powers Michigan State over Minnesota (ESPN)

Lucas scored a career-high 24 points and Chris Allen added 13 as the Spartans (No. 15 ESPN/USA Today, No. 10 AP) beat No. 21 Minnesota ...

Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer recovering from minor kidney surgery (Pioneer Press)

Joe Mauer is recovering from surgery to correct "a minor kidney obstruction that he's had since birth," Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith said today. ...

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