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May 22, 2016 9:27 AM

Minnesota lawmakers hurry up and wait in finale

Minnesota's Legislature settles into its last-hours rhythm, lots of waiting before a rush to pass final bills.

by Brian Bakst

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May 21, 2016 10:05 AM

Bills slowly take shape as session deadline looms

Facing a midnight Sunday deadline to pass bills, Minnesota lawmakers were still busy Saturday trying craft compromises on several big, outstanding issues.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 20, 2016 4:37 PM

Dayton holds out on tax deal: ‘I have a say in this’

Dayton withholds his backing of tax deal that he says is only one part of a bigger deal.

by Brian Bakst

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May 20, 2016 3:00 PM

House passes presidential primary bill

The vote was an overwhelming 106-23.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 20, 2016 11:28 AM

Tax deal: $275m in assorted breaks, more in future

The tax agreement is the first of the major items to be reached as the Legislature rumbles toward adjournment.

by Brian Bakst

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May 20, 2016 9:50 AM

Republicans kick off convention in Duluth

State Republicans gather in Duluth Friday and Saturday to round out their slate of delegates to the party's national convention and take care of other business.

by Mark Zdechlik

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May 20, 2016 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: Counting down the hours

A look at some items in the news this Friday morning.

by Mike Mulcahy

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May 19, 2016 12:08 PM

Minnesota bias crime push could come up short

Despite passage of nearly identical bias crime measures, there's some concern it won't be addressed in final legislative deal.

by Brian Bakst

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May 19, 2016 10:21 AM

Bonding bill falls short in the House

The Minnesota House rejected an $800 million bonding bill Thursday, but it may not be the last word on public works projects as the end of the session looms.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 19, 2016 1:33 AM

Daily Digest: Four days to go

Some items in the news to ponder as you start your Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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