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June 20, 2017 5:06 AM

Minnesota waits on Real ID waiver

Gov. Mark Dayton will make a personal case next month to get Minnesota more time to reach full compliance with the federal Real ID driver's license standard.

by Brian Bakst

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June 20, 2017 1:34 AM

Daily Digest: Minnesota’s not alone

A roundup of regional political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 19, 2017 2:22 PM

Perez gives pep talk to local Democrats

Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez tried to rally Minnesota Democrats Monday in South St. Paul.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 19, 2017 11:22 AM

Deal gives new hope to Iron Range ore project

State leaders gave approval to mineral leases that could put a long-sought iron ore production project back on track.

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June 19, 2017 10:46 AM

Second rating agency stands pat on state’s credit

Unlike Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings says there's no immediate concern that Minnesota will miss a debt payment on the Senate office building.

by Brian Bakst

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June 19, 2017 1:43 AM

Daily Digest: After the verdict

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 16, 2017 11:18 AM

MN lawmakers irked by Trump Cuba plan

Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation criticized President Trump Friday for reimposing restrictions on business and travel in Cuba.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 16, 2017 1:30 AM

Daily Digest: Endorsement race in St. Paul

A four way race for a key endorsement in the race for St. Paul mayor.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 15, 2017 12:25 PM

Cool idea: Ice palace planners to go for record

An ice palace planned for the Capitol during the Super Bowl could be so tall that a special variance is required.

by Brian Bakst

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June 15, 2017 11:19 AM

Minnesota put on credit watch over budget fracas

Rating agency warns dispute between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature over House and Senate budgets could lead to state credit downgrade.

by Brian Bakst

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