MN a finalist to host national political conventions

Since becoming a battle ground state in the 2000 presidential election Minnesota has become a target of democrats and republicans alike. The Twin Cities is a finalist to host the DNC and the RNC. The DNC is visiting this week and will annouce its selection next month. The RNC will be visiting in August and making an announcement then. With no incumbent in '08 it make the race for the White House anybodies guess and make the race that much more competitive for both parties.