In a surprising upset that sets the stage for a lively campaign season, Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin Saturday outpolled Mayor R.T. Rybak at a closely fought DFL city endorsing convention, forcing Rybak to withdraw his troops after a fifth ballot to prevent a quorum and block a party endorsement.
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