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October 5, 2016 11:44 AM

State lawmakers trade barbs over MNsure rate woes

Minnesota lawmakers called Wednesday for a quick fix to the state’s troubled individual health insurance market, which is expected to see huge premium increases in January.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 5, 2016 8:06 AM

Trump ads reach Minnesota TVs

Minnesota television viewers are getting a taste of presidential race advertising, but it's too soon to put the state on the battleground map.

by Brian Bakst

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October 5, 2016 1:51 AM

Daily Digest: Another debate in the books

The candidates for vice president spent much of their debate speaking over each other and the moderator.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 4, 2016 11:35 AM

Minnesota House candidate charged with domestic assault

Bradly Howard Gerten of Burnsville, who was arrested and jailed after a weekend domestic assault, was formally charged Tuesday in Dakota County District Court.

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October 4, 2016 9:48 AM

No Craig means no chamber debate in MN2 U.S. House race

Minnesota’s 2nd District Congressional candidates will not have a debate next week in front of a local business group, after Democrat Angie Craig decided not to participate.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 4, 2016 6:46 AM

State GOP chair condemns arrested candidate

Another top Republican leader distanced himself Tuesday from the Minnesota House candidate who was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault and strangulation.

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October 4, 2016 1:50 AM

Daily Digest: Veep debate tonight

The vice presidential debate tonight is likely to be more sedate than last week's presidential debate.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 3, 2016 8:14 AM

Senate GOP promotes plan to revise MNsure

Senate Republicans sketch plan for addressing health care costs if they claim a majority this fall.

by Brian Bakst

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October 3, 2016 1:54 AM

Daily Digest: Trump’s taxes

The New York Times story about Donald Trump's taxes dominated the weekend's political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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September 30, 2016 6:51 AM

Sanders to swoop into Minnesota for Clinton

Sanders will hold two campus rallies on behalf of Clinton on Tuesday.

by Brian Bakst

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