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March 8, 2017 12:43 AM

Daily Digest: Processing the health plan

Experts across Minnesota are trying to gauge the effects of the House GOP health plan.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 7, 2017 8:31 AM

Future cloudy for state parental leave benefit

State employees are urging Minnesota lawmakers to preserve their newly-acquired benefit of paid parental leave.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 7, 2017 5:36 AM

Light Rail debate raging again at Capitol

Plans that would restrict use of public dollars on rail transit projects has put Southwest Light Rail Transit backers on defense.

by Brian Bakst

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March 7, 2017 3:03 AM

Vikings seek OK to sell booze at new HQ

When new Vikings practice facility opens next year, the team hopes to have cold ones on tap.

by Brian Bakst

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March 7, 2017 12:43 AM

Daily Digest: Real ID bill fails

Democrats flex their muscle in the state Senate, but it could make it harder for Minnesotans to travel next year.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 6, 2017 12:45 AM

Daily Digest: Another quiet weekend

It was a busy weekend. Here are some items in the news to get you caught up.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 4, 2017 12:00 AM

Candidates for governor aim for face time at DFL meeting

Only a few DFLers have formally announced campaigns for governor but plenty of others are giving the race a look.

by Brian Bakst

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March 3, 2017 8:58 AM

Hands off that cell phone, driver: MN panel OKs bill

The bill targeting distracted driving by requiring any cell phone use to be hands-free is on the move at the Minnesota Capitol. The House Transportation Committee backed it on Friday.

by Brian Bakst

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March 3, 2017 8:22 AM

Fireworks bill headed to House floor

Legislation expanding the state’s list of legal fireworks to include “aerial and audible devices” is heading to a vote in the Minnesota House after clearing its final committee hurdle.

by Tim Pugmire

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March 3, 2017 12:49 AM

Daily Digest: TGIF edition

The state House passed a bill that would prohibit cities from setting labor rules for private companies.

by Mike Mulcahy

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