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November 6, 2017 6:27 AM

Republican lawyer Niska leaves Minn. AG race

Republican Harry Niska said family considerations were more important than a campaign to be the state's top lawyer.

by Brian Bakst

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November 6, 2017 12:45 AM

Daily News: countdown to election

Some Minnesota political items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 3, 2017 1:36 AM

Daily Digest: TGIF Edition

The GOP tax plans gets mixed reviews, a grand jury is looking at a former Minnesota congressman, and more in today's news roundup

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 2, 2017 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Mills bows out

Mills won't challenge Nolan again in 2018 and some other items worth a look as you start your Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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November 1, 2017 10:34 AM

Court filings relight feud over vetoed legislative budgets

With outcome of court case still unknown, Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers trade accusations over who is wrong in funding fight.

by Brian Bakst

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November 1, 2017 10:32 AM

Fingerprint flap gets hearing at MN Capitol

Minnesota child care providers testified Wednesday against a new state law that requires the fingerprinting of their own teenage children.

by Tim Pugmire

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November 1, 2017 9:31 AM

Stadium board explores how to recoup security money

After firing its first U.S. Bank stadium security vendor, officials are reviewing whether the public was overbilled and whether money can be recovered.

by Brian Bakst

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November 1, 2017 6:06 AM

Rep. Dean’s bid to end MNsure is back, but in new form

As MNsure launches its latest enrollment period, a persistent GOP critic reboots his effort to ditch the exchange.

by Brian Bakst

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November 1, 2017 1:44 AM

Daily Digest: Nov. 1 roundup

School vouchers, menthol tobacco, and Russian ads on social media sites in today's daily digest of political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 31, 2017 6:09 AM

GOP governor hopeful Downey pushes for school vouchers

Keith Downey's plan to introduce vouchers in Minnesota is most explicit push on education front so far among candidates for governor.

by Brian Bakst

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