The DFL state convention has completed its work and the four remaining DFL candidates for U.S. Senate say they are ready for the primary race to begin. Jerry Janezich won the endorsement, but he's got company on the campaign trail. Michael Khoo Pols Hit the Road Running DFL candidates for the U.S. Senate aren't missing a beat as they turn their attention from the weekend convention to the September primary contest. Endorsed candidate Jerry Janezich and rival Rebecca Yanisch were out shaking hands and Mike Ciresi and Mark Dayton are also about to begin criss-crossing the state. The Sinking Lakes Ships are leaving Duluth with lighter loads than usual because of low water levels on the Great Lakes.
Ships have to float higher in the water to clear the bottom in shallow areas.
Andrew Haeg NWA Merger Would Have Massive Impact Reports of a possible merger are making some wonder what would happen if Northwest moved its headquarters from the Twin Cities and no longer used the airport here as its hub. William Wilcoxen Fourth District DFLers Debate Incumbents are seeking re-election in seven of Minnesota's eight congressional districts this year. The exception is in the Fourth District, where Bruce Vento's retirement creates an open seat. The district, which includes Saint Paul and its closest suburbs, has been in Democratic hands since 1948. The four candidates running in September's DFL primary gathered on June 1 for a debate sponsored by the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce.