St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg emerged as a dark horse front-runner Friday night, forcing out every other candidate but investment banker Mike McFadden, who has already vowed to fight on to a primary. Sen. Julianne Ortman withdrew shortly before midnight Friday.
U.S. Senate: Delegates were still balloting as this edition went to press. Contenders: Businessman Mike McFadden, state Sen. Julianne Ortman of Chanhassen, state Rep. Jim Abeler of Anoka, and St. Louis County Commissioner Chris Dahlberg, along with Monte Moreno and Philip Parrish.
