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September 8, 2016 5:29 PM

Minnesota DFL seeks Trump’s ballot removal

In challenging Donald Trump's placement on Minnesota ballot, Democrats say their Republican counterparts failed to properly fulfill candidate filing requirements.

by Brian Bakst

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September 8, 2016 9:24 AM

Dayton backs Otto appeal in audit law case

Gov. Mark Dayton expressed support Thursday for State Auditor Rebecca Otto's promised appeal of a legal setback over who reviews county government finances, with the governor saying it's something the Supreme Court should evaluate.

by Brian Bakst

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September 8, 2016 8:02 AM

Once-dead Minnesota special session may not be so dead

The on-again, off-again consideration of a quick meeting of the Legislature got a new gasp of life. Gov. Mark Dayton says he'll talk about it Friday with Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt.

by Brian Bakst

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September 7, 2016 11:32 PM

Daily Digest: A taste of the debates ahead

A pre-clash of the titans only amps up anticipation for the presidential debates.

by Brian Bakst

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September 6, 2016 11:56 PM

Daily Digest: When politics seem so inconsequential

Is the Libertarian Party in for its breakout moment in Minnesota?

by Brian Bakst

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September 6, 2016 9:10 AM

Justices confront dispute over lawmaker’s residence

Where Bob Barrett calls home is key to whether he will remain on November's ballot. Minnesota's high court will make ultimate call.

by Brian Bakst

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September 6, 2016 5:48 AM

MN judge: Counties not required to hire Otto’s office for audits

Lawsuit governing who has eyes on county finances goes against State Auditor Otto in part while making clear her office has an oversight role.

by Brian Bakst

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September 6, 2016 12:42 AM

Daily Digest: Beginning of 2016 campaign’s end

A new level of political intensity or just insanity? There's two months left in campaign 2016.

by Brian Bakst

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September 2, 2016 9:14 AM

Republicans say price hikes should doom MNsure

Republicans say MNsure should be scrapped, but Democrats contend that would not fix the underlying issues that are causing prices to spike in the individual health insurance market.

by Tim Nelson

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September 2, 2016 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Insurance proposals come in high

Health insurers propose big rate increases for Minnesotans who buy insurance on the individual market.

by Mike Mulcahy

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