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November 27, 2017 5:44 AM

Senate panel to review Stras federal court nomination

After months of waiting, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David Stras will sit for a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday about his nomination to an 8th Circuit Court of Appeals vacancy.

by Brian Bakst

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November 27, 2017 12:51 AM

Daily Digest: Franken says he’s going back to work

Franken does interviews for the first time since misconduct allegations against him surfaced.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 23, 2017 12:12 PM

Franken apologizes again, won’t resign

In a Thanksgiving day statement, Sen. Al Franken said he will try to regain the trust of Minnesota voters and gave no sign of resigning.

by Brian Bakst

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November 22, 2017 3:55 AM

Minnesota vehicle licensing mess claims top developer

Paul Meekin, chief business technology officer for Minnesota IT Services, was closely involved in the development of the troubled new $90 million computer system for vehicle licensing, but he is no longer working on the project.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 22, 2017 12:46 AM

Daily Digest: Schoen and Cornish out

Rep. Tony Cornish and Sen. Dan Schoen are leaving the Legislature amid allegations of sexual harassment.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 21, 2017 12:37 AM

Daily Digest: Another allegation against Franken

Franken maintains his silence in the face of another allegation.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 20, 2017 6:09 AM

Dayton announces changes to inner circle

Gov. Mark Dayton announced Friday that Joanna Dornfeld will be his new chief of staff.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 20, 2017 12:42 AM

Daily Digest: Franken won’t resign

Some stories about Minnesota politics you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 17, 2017 5:50 AM

Rothman resigns commerce post to run for A.G.

Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman resigned Friday and plans to launch a bid for attorney general.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 17, 2017 12:46 AM

Daily Digest: Franken facing ethics probe

DFL Sen. Al Franken apologizes after a woman alleges he forcibly kissed and groped her.

by Mike Mulcahy

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