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June 23, 2017 6:03 AM

MN House has another legal bill ahead

In addition to its lawsuit against Gov. Dayton, the Minnesota House has hired an outside law firm to represent it in a case involving legislative salaries.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 22, 2017 12:21 PM

Lawmakers detail shutdown plan; Dayton mounts defense

In dueling briefs, Legislature offers grim picture of funding loss while Gov. Mark Dayton defends veto power.

by Brian Bakst

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June 22, 2017 10:44 AM

Another firm keeps still on Minn. credit rating

Two Wall Street ratings agencies have said they'll leave Minnesota's credit status as is while a third has put the state on notice amid legislative funding dispute.

by Brian Bakst

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June 22, 2017 6:28 AM

Tollefson enters race for state auditor

Democrat Jon Tollefson is the first candidate to announce in the 2018 contest for state auditor.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 22, 2017 5:38 AM

Local sales taxes in Minnesota are adding up

Local tax revenue topped $457 million last year, and taxes related to transit were a big chunk of that.

by Brian Bakst

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June 22, 2017 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: Dayton meets with black leaders

Five stories about Minnesota politics to read this Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 21, 2017 1:23 PM

Dayton: ‘Profound,’ ‘difficult’ meeting after Castile dashcam video

The governor met Wednesday afternoon with African American leaders to discuss last week’s acquittal of the police officer who shot Philando Castile.

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June 21, 2017 1:37 AM

Daily Digest: The evidence

The state releases a video and other evidence in the Yanez case.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 20, 2017 11:43 AM

Hacker targets state data after Yanez verdict

A hacker angered by last week’s verdict in the Jeronimo Yanez trial is claiming to have stolen a collection of email addresses and passwords from state of Minnesota computers.

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June 20, 2017 11:06 AM

Minehart makes 1st District congressional bid

Another DFL candidate announces candidacy for open southern Minnesota congressional seat the party is trying to hold after Rep. Tim Walz's departure.

by Brian Bakst

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