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While the Republican Party settled on one candidate for the Minnesota Senate District 11 race within a week of Gov. Dayton announcing the special election, the DFL party had to abide by its constitution and give 10 days notice before holding its endorsement convention. There are currently two candidates running for the DFL ticket, Michelle Lee of Carlton County and Stu Lourey of Pine County.

The DFL endorsement convention is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Barnum High School. There will be a candidate meet-and-greet 9-10 a.m. Because the convention is only days before the primary elec...