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September 15, 2017 12:30 PM

Dayton, legislative leaders dig in ahead of mediation

Gov. Dayton and the Republican-controlled legislature filed court-ordered documents Friday that show deepening legal disagreements.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 15, 2017 12:01 PM

DFL state Rep. Lesch ends bid for attorney general

St. Paul Rep. John Lesch says he will abandon his bid for statewide office and instead seek another term in the House.

by Brian Bakst

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September 15, 2017 1:44 AM

Daily Digest: Immigrants in the workforce

New Census numbers show Minnesota's relationship with immigrant workers.

by Mike Mulcahy

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September 14, 2017 11:03 AM

Facebook rep says site takes Russia meddling ‘very seriously’

A Facebook leader was guarded about recent disclosures the site was used by foreign interests aiming to interfere in the U.S. election.

by Brian Bakst

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September 14, 2017 9:16 AM

MN GOP candidates feud over health insurance

Two leading Republican candidates for governor are feuding this week over their shared dislike of MNsure.

by Tim Pugmire

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September 14, 2017 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: Income up but some still behind

New numbers from the Census detail an economic gap between racial groups in Minnesota.

by Mike Mulcahy

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September 13, 2017 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: Dayton not ready to give away store

The governor puts limits on bid to attract new HQ.

by Mike Mulcahy

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September 12, 2017 10:06 AM

Dayton: Amazon bid to be ‘restrained’

Dayton cites Target and Best Buy as reasons to be restrained with subsidies in Minnesota's pursuit for Amazon headquarters.

by Brian Bakst

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September 12, 2017 5:23 AM

Former judge to mediate Dayton, Legislature dispute

Former Judge Rick Solum was chosen by the two sides to seek a way out of a showdown over Gov. Mark Dayton's line-item veto of House and Senate appropriations.

by Brian Bakst

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September 12, 2017 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Deal or no deal?

Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders have until this afternoon to choose a mediator or have one chosen for them by the state supreme court.

by Mike Mulcahy

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