Republican presidential hopefuls and their supporters have hit the campaign trail in Minnesota, signaling that the state's precinct caucuses will soon be upon us.
By NICOLE DEBEVEC ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopefuls Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum view Minnesota as a chance of getting some momentum on front-runner Mitt Romney.
ROCHESTER, Minn.—Republican Rep. Ron Paul says he believes his economic ideas are penetrating and a strong showing in Minnesota and other upcoming states will send a signal that Americans are fed up with tepid change and government as it is.
An emotional Joel Maturi said Thursday he would retire as University of Minnesota athletics director when his contract expires June 30, ending a decade in power during which he rehabilitated a men's basketball program shattered by scandal, delivered football back to campus and endured withering criticism for several coaching decisions.
Minnesota's House speaker endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney days before the state's political caucuses where the former Massachusetts governor is aiming to duplicate his 2008 win.
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Less than typical snowfall in northern Minnesota has pushed lawn equipment manufacturer Toro into Michigan's Upper Peninsula to test some of its machines.
