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Minnesota business and trade groups are investing in the election

Through June 30 of the 2011/2012 election cycle Minnesota's major businesses were on track to donate more than $20 million to congressional campaigns throughout the country. Through June 30 they had already disbursed $13.3 million and had $7.3 million in cash yet to spend.SEE ALSO: Interactive list of candidates and the contributions received from Minnesota PACs

By Dave Braunger Star Tribune

October 8, 2012 — 11:09am

David Braunger joined the Minnesota StarTribune.com in 1997 after a brief stint as an intern in the newsgraphics department. He has a degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

braundm@startribune.com 612-673-7950

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