Vikings owner Zygi Wilf got a surprise phone call the other day from Gov. Tim Pawlenty, suggesting they have a conversation about the football team's stadium problem. Their Metrodome lease expires after the 2011 season. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

Even as Gov. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

Minneapolis — Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak alluded to the movement behind Barack Obama as the Democrat began his own campaign for Minnesota governor Sunday, telling supporters his success would be their victory. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney said Sunday that Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty has his facts wrong in criticizing the health care plan Romney instituted in his state. Full Article at The Politico

It was a moment when Gov. Tim Pawlenty's presidential potential could be seen as clearly as his presidential ambitions. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

Nearly a year out from Election Day, a few contenders are nosing ahead from the herd of candidates jostling to replace Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Full Article at Minneapolis Star Tribune

Specifically, this relates to the idea of bailing out state governments, but it works in the larger sense on all of Barack Obama’s plans to generate economic growth by swallowing capital. Full Article at Hot Air

St. Cloud State University President Earl H. Potter III and Scott Kramer, owner of Melrose Metalworks, are among members of a trade mission to South America leaving this weekend with Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Pawlenty will travel to Brazil and Chile. Full Article at St. Cloud Times

- If you should happen to have a few drinks tonight, or not, and want to laugh at, not with, something (albeit in a sort of perverse, cynical way), try Tim Pawlenty's very own website. It's for his 'Freedom First' PAC. Note the 'Freedom Means:' Full Article at MN Progressive Project

Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office has shot down a request by two Minnesota mayors that he call a special session to address a $1.2 billion projected state budget deficit. St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and Wadena Mayor Wayne Wolden made the pitch Friday. Full Article at TwinCities.com

ST. PAUL (AP) ― Gov. Tim Pawlenty can't see Russia from his house. Neither could former Alaska Gov. Full Article at WCCO

Minnesota GOP Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Friday that President Barack Obama’s deficit spending is equivalent to “running a Ponzi scheme.” “They do not have more money. They are broke,” Pawlenty said during an interview on Fox. Full Article at The Politico

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office has shot down a requst by two Minnesota mayors that he call a special session to address a $1.2 billion projected state budget deficit. Full Article at KSTP | Minneapolis & St. Paul

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Gov. Tim Pawlenty has been around the world for trade missions, troop visits and exclusive conferences. His latest trade mission departs Saturday for Brazil and Chile. Full Article at KSTP | Minneapolis & St. Paul

St. Paul, Minn. — Two Minnesota mayors are urging Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special session this month to address the state's $1.2 billion budget deficit. Full Article at MPR | Minnesota Public Radio

ST. PAUL (AP) ― Gov. Tim Pawlenty's office has shot down a requst by two Minnesota mayors that he call a special session to address a $1.2 billion projected state budget deficit. Full Article at WCCO

Two Minnesota mayors are asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special legislative session to deal with the projected state budget deficit. Full Article at MinnPost.com

Two Minnesota mayors want Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call a special session to address a $1.2 billion projected state budget deficit. St. Paul's Chris Coleman and Wadena's Wayne Wolden made the request Friday. Full Article at TwinCities.com

ST. PAUL (AP) ― Gov. Tim Pawlenty is reaching deeper into Sen. John McCain's campaign structure by luring away a top fundraiser for his upstart Freedom First political action committee. Full Article at WCCO