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August 16, 2017 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Coleman’s last budget

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman's last proposed city budget could put a crimp in his political ambitions.

by Mike Mulcahy

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August 15, 2017 7:16 AM

State workers ratify new contracts, await lawmaker approval

State workers represented by two big public employee unions have ratified new two-year contracts and are now waiting for legislators to take action.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 15, 2017 1:43 AM

Daily Digest: More reaction to Charlottesville

A protest in Minneapolis blocks traffic as leaders of the state's biggest political parties argue about President Trump's role in promoting racial divisions,

by Mike Mulcahy

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August 14, 2017 11:12 AM

Minnesota party chairs clash over Charlottesville

The display of racial hatred in Virginia over the weekend triggered some public feuding between the chairs of the Minnesota Republican and DFL parties.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 14, 2017 1:48 AM

Daily Digest: President Trump’s rhetoric

Catching up on political news after a couple weeks off.

by Mike Mulcahy

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August 10, 2017 10:25 AM

Lawsuit seeks broad access to MN voter data

Alleging voter fraud, the Minnesota Voters Alliance filed a lawsuit Thursday against Secretary of State Steve Simon to gain access to detailed voter data.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 8, 2017 11:29 AM

DFL field in MN CD1 is now at eight

The DFL field for Congress in Minnesota First District grew to eight Tuesday when Rich Wright announced his candidacy.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 4, 2017 8:32 AM

Dayton bemoans size of pre-K expansion

Gov. Dayton says 34 more school districts are getting pre-k funding this year but he remains disappointed that GOP lawmakers last session didn't support a bigger expansion.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 3, 2017 11:32 AM

State fixing new computer system as complaints pile up

Complaints are piling up as the state works to fix problems in its new vehicle licensing and registration system.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 2, 2017 11:39 AM

Controversial MN Capitol art resurfaces in new exhibit

Two hotly-debated paintings that used to hang in the Governor's Reception Room at the Minnesota Capitol have been relocated to a third-floor space.

by Tim Pugmire

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