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Recipients of corporate campaign contributions

Here are the candidates collecting the most money from PACs of Minnesota's major businesses and trade groups.SEE ALSO: Interactive list of Minnesota PACs and the candidates they support

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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