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Minnesota recount brings up memories of ND 1974 Senate race

By Dave Thompson

Bismarck, ND – The recount continues in Minnesota's US Senate race.

The margin between incumbent Republican Norm Coleman and Democratic challenger Al Franken is very small.

It hearkens back to a US Senate race in North Dakota. In 1974, incumbent Republican Milton Young barely squeaked out a victory over former Governor William Guy.
Dave Thompson has the story.

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