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- ↑ "Former Bills player Phil Hansen says he's running for Minn. Senate seat as Republican". Washington Post. March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.[ dead link ]
- ↑ Gerdes, Vicki (November 7, 2012). "Eken wins close Senate race". Detroit Lakes Tribune.
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