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With the decision by Allen Quist to bypass a hypothetical June 2 endorsing convention in Minnesota's Fighting First, Southern Minnesota's most watched telenovela will be extended into the deep summer.

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Bluestem Prairie

Is candidate Quist still the religious right candidate?

By Andy Birkey, Minnesota Independent

Allen Quist. Photo: YouTube

Former state legislator Allen Quist has announced his campaign to challenge Rep. Tim Walz in Minnesota's First Congressional district.

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Elections

NEWS DAY | Quist on the right: Dragons, dinosaurs and Darwin

By Mary Turck, News Day

Allen Quist announced this week that he will run against Congressmember Tim Walz in Minnesota's First District.

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