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February 1, 2017 7:14 AM

Fight for Minnesota Legislature was spendy

Reaching St. Paul was an expensive proposition for some candidates, whose own efforts were dwarfed by outside group spending. At least three races for seats in the Minnesota Legislature burst through the $1 million barrier in 2016.

by Brian Bakst

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February 1, 2017 4:47 AM

Governor hopefuls get 2018 fundraising going

While it's early, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is off to a fundraising lead in the 2018 governor's race.

by Brian Bakst

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February 1, 2017 12:31 AM

Daily Digest: Trump makes Supreme Court pick

A nominee for the high court, a plan to upgrade state computers and an effort to stop local communities from enacting their own minimum wages.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 31, 2017 8:08 AM

Bill extending Super Bowl bar hours starts march

Super Bowl booze bill makes committee debut as Minneapolis prepares to take big game torch.

by Brian Bakst

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January 31, 2017 12:44 AM

Daily Digest: Divisions persist over Trump order

Minnesotans are divided on President Trump's executive order.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 30, 2017 12:46 AM

Daily Digest: Trump’s order sparks protests

President Trump defended his order on refugees and immigration as he faced a backlash against it.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 27, 2017 12:41 AM

Daily Digest: TGIF Edition

About 125,000 Minnesotans will get rebates for health insurance premiums.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 26, 2017 8:43 AM

Minnesota lawmakers weigh presidential politics

From electoral votes to tax returns, presidential race shadow still hangs over state lawmakers.

by Brian Bakst

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January 26, 2017 8:28 AM

Premium relief bill nears finish line at MN Capitol

The House and Senate passed a compromise measure Thursday to provide health insurance premium relief, despite strong objections from some Democrats over policy provisions in the bill.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 26, 2017 7:53 AM

Minnesota governor portraits coming back to Capitol

Governors' portraits will be reunited in Capitol after Historical Society ditches plan for partial display.

by Brian Bakst

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