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Opinion: Auto Manufacturing Is Back In America. Obama Was Right, Romney Was Wrong.

Auto manufacturing is back in America – especially in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania because President Obama made the politically risky decision to bailout the auto industry after bailing out the banks. It was a decision that worked. Obama was right, Romney was wrong. So Romney is now in full lying mode. He is trying to retroactively re-write the wrongs in his writings.

2012/10/29

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Opinion: The Auto Bailout Wasn’t A Safe Financial Deal For America

Yes, it’s great that all turned out well for the auto workers, but it is absolutely horrendous to know that the American taxpayers via President Obama’s actions could have been left standing for billions of dollars – and still might.

2012/10/29

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Car Sales Jump Up A Gear

We’ve seen the slickly produced car commercials that laud the rebirth of Detroit’s automakers. But it’s in the showrooms of dealers like Jerry Golinvaux’s Roseville Chrysler Dodge Jeep, where sales numbers capture the real story.

2012/09/04

"I like turning up the music and singing."

DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Marisa In Rice Park

“I call my car The Terminator because it’s a beast.” – Marisa and her Ford Fusion

2012/05/07

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Green Sports Car On Display At TC Auto Show

The 39th annual Twin Cities Auto Show is reeving up car enthusiasts.

2012/03/12

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Good Question: Which Cars Are The Most American?

The buzz about the Clint Eastwood Super Bowl ad for Chyrsler has put the issue of buying an American car back in the forefront. But in an age when some American cars are assembled overseas, and some Japanese cars are assembled in the U.S., which cars are the most “American?”

2012/02/06

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Teen Killed In 1-Vehicle Crash

An 18-year-old man was killed in a car accident late Tuesday night.

2012/01/04

"My car is sassy."

DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Lauren At The Minnesota Zoo

“I was so happy to get this big car. Now I’m definitely not scared of snow.” – Lauren and her Ford Escape

2011/12/27

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St. Paul Ford Plant Closes After 86 Years

Emotions ran high Friday at St. Paul’s Ford plant.

2011/12/16

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St. Paul’s Ford Assembly Plant Says Farewell

In 1925, Henry Ford found the perfect spot to make his Model T’s. A natural waterfall to make power, plenty of available water and rail transportation and a pool of skilled labor.

2011/12/01

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Ford Sets Dec. 19 As St. Paul Plant Closing

Ford Motor Co. has told union officials that the automaker’s St. Paul plant will close Dec. 19.

2011/10/17

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Ford Testimonial Ad

Ford testimonial ads are appealing to customers who take pride in buying American.  Here’s their latest ad, blasting car makers who took the bailout. Click here to see story and ad

2011/09/16

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Union: Ford To Close St. Paul Plant Dec. 22

A union leader says Ford Motor Co. has set a date for closing its St. Paul plant.

2011/06/21

Ford Survey: Minneapolis Drivers Like Red Cars

There are some surprises in a new survey of American car buyers’ preferences.   When it comes to cars, Minneapolis drivers like one color above all others:  Red.

2010/09/20

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