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- ↑ Carlson, Heather J. (July 25, 2013). "Pierson to run for Benson's Minnesota House seat". Post-Bulletin . Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ Carlson, Heather J. (June 17, 2013). "Benson to run for Congress against Walz". Post-Bulletin . Retrieved December 17, 2013.