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July 20, 2017 6:36 AM

MN lawmakers file lawsuit over denied pay raise

Newest lawsuit tied to Legislature comes from two House members -- one Republican, one DFLer -- over a pay raise they were denied.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 20, 2017 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: Dayton will appeal veto ruling

Good morning and welcome to Thursday. It’s been a busy 24 hours, so let’s check the Digest. 1. A Ramsey County judge Wednesday declared DFL Gov. Mark Dayton’s line-item vetoes of funding for the Minnesota House and Senate violated the separation of powers clause of the Minnesota constitution and are “null and void.” Dayton says…

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 19, 2017 8:13 AM

EPA chief meets with Dayton on regulations

Gov. Mark Dayton described a meeting Wednesday with EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt as "productive and cordial."

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 19, 2017 7:11 AM

Judge rejects Dayton’s move to defund Legislature

Judge sides with Legislature in dispute over Dayton's budget line-item vetoes. Dayton says he will appeal to the state supreme court.

by MPR News Staff

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July 19, 2017 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: First account of police shooting

An account of what happened leading up to Saturday's fatal police shooting based on an interview with one of the officers.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 18, 2017 10:20 AM

Deal to end lottery litigation involves $54K payout

Legal saga over a former lottery executive's firing ends with modest payment but no admission of wrongdoing by state.

by Brian Bakst

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July 18, 2017 1:50 AM

Daily Digest: Health care law replacement effort stalls

The Attorney General comes to Minneapolis looking for help from local prosecutors.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 17, 2017 8:11 AM

State will continue health insurance subsidies

State officials said Monday that a program for health insurance premium relief has more than enough money to get through the end of the year.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 17, 2017 6:21 AM

Angie Craig to seek a rematch with Jason Lewis

Craig says she will formally launch her campaign for Congress in the 2nd District later this year.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 17, 2017 1:46 AM

Daily Digest: Hodges ‘deeply disturbed’ by shooting

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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