By Marisa Helms
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

DENVER — After their candidate came so close, most of the state delegates supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton heed her call and rally to support Barack Obama. Even the eight who felt compelled not to change their vote seem onboard for a unity campaign this fall.

By Joe Kimball

Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

Foes say that worries about endangering public safety and setting a bad precedent — not politics — are reasons for nixing anti-Republican Jumbotron messages. Protesters are considering a lawsuit.

DENVER — Minnesota delegation member Marcia Betker can tell you from experience what NOT to wear. Many delegates are finding themselves with up-close encounters with Walter Mondale, who's joining in all the state activities and camaraderie.

Wednesday's news roundup: In three separate incidents, Minneapolis cops roust folks with cameras: journalistic intimidation? Also: an elephant walks into a St. Paul bar ...

By Doug Grow | Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

DENVER — Hillary Rodham Clinton's address to the convention unleashes a flood of emotion among her state backers. Yes, they feel bad that the race truly is over now. But the speech — the grace of it, the power of it, the empathy of it — justified all the good feelings they'd always had about their candidate. Now, they say they're ready to unite around Barack Obama.

By Doug Grow
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008

DENVER — Texas congresswoman wows even the weary by invoking Hubert Humphrey, Martin Luther King, Paul Wellstone, and Walter Mondale.

By Doug Grow
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008

DENVER — Just months ago, folks were heatedly arguing over the nation's primary system and the power of superdelegates. Now, the focus is all on the fall elections. But the issue is coming back. Proposals abound for changing the system, and if successful, Minnesota could get its own presidential primary.

By Marisa Helms
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008

DENVER -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells convention that electing Barack Obama will allow him to complete the work he's already begun.

In Tuesday's local news roundup, Pastor Mac fights back, Delta goes to the bank, and crop art skews left.

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