President Obama will be in Minnesota next week as part of his three-day (8-15 thru 8-17) bus tour on the economy. The White House is not yet releasing details of the president's itinerary but says Obama will make stops in southern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa and western Illinois. He'll discuss ways to grow the economy, strengthen the middle class and
accelerate hiring. The announcement from the White House says the president will "hear directly from Americans, including local families and small business owners."