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Tom Scheck

The Daily Digest: 4-15-09

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Republican Norm Coleman made an all out media blitz on Tuesday to defend his decision to appeal a ruling that declared Al Franken the winner of Minnesota's 2008 U.S. Senate contest.

Coleman did interviews with MPR, KARE, KSTP, Fox9, WCCO and AP.

The New York Times sits down with Franken, Coleman and Gov. Pawlenty.

MPR says Coleman faces an uphill battle in court.

Democrats are urging Coleman to drop his appeal. The DNC is also running ads on KSTP-AM and AM950.

The NRSC is standing by Coleman.

The Pi Press and the Star Tribune say both sides are gearing up for the next stage.

The Star Tribune says the contest's next stop is the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Under the Dome

Anti-tax tea parties will be held at 16 different sites across the state, including the State Capitol.

There is little agreement at the Capitol as the deadline looms.

The state park plan on Lake Vermilion is on the rocks. The St. Louis County Board gave preliminary approval to developing the land. That's led Gov. Pawlenty to say he's all but given up on a state purchase of the land. MPR, the Pi Press and Forum Communications have stories.

The House K12 bill keeps education funding flat.

Forum Communications says teachers oppose an easier path to a teacher's license.

The House also lays out its Higher Ed budget bill.

Gov. Pawlenty said any furloughs would include state appointees. AP and the Star Tribune have stories.

Allina settles with the state over medical interest bills. Attorney General Lori Swanson was seeking the relief.

The PUC will decide today on a huge powerline project.

State Health officials say a deadly polio case is extremely rare.

D.C.

President Obama said there are tough times ahead on the economy.

GOP Rep. John Kline criticized President Obama's budget.

DFL Rep. Keith Ellison tells CBS News that Muslims wants Democracy.

Farmers in the Red River Valley may have to make changes if efforts to improve flood control are completed. DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is mentioned.

DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar talks transportation in Texas.

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