In yesterday's non-binding caucuses in Minnesota, Carter gained a substantial victory over Kennedy, while less decisive Republican results showed Reagan leading Bush.

An Associated Press poll of 75 precincts showed that Carter took 54.8 per cent of the delegates elected to county conventions, while Kennedy and Brown trailed far behind with 6 per cent and 2 per cent of the delegates, respectively. Thirty-seven per cent remained uncommitted.

The 75 Democratic delegates for the national convention will be elected April 19. A poll of 100 selected precincts released by the Carter organization claimed that Carter notched 73.7 per cent of the vote to Kennedy's 10.4 per cent.

State Republican headquarters said last night a straw poll indicated that Reagan garnered 320 votes, to 233 for Bush, 76 for Anderson, and 59 for Baker.

Connally, who has spent the most money among Republicans in the state, siphoned off only 44 votes.

The Republicans will send 34 delegates from Minnesota to this summer's national convention.