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April 26, 2016 4:08 AM

House passes education bill

House Republicans shepherded a bill that spends $55 million on education. Democrats say with a $900 million state budget surplus, that's not enough.

by Brian Bakst

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April 26, 2016 1:42 AM

Daily Digest: Budget and primaries

Some items in the news as you begin your Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 25, 2016 7:54 AM

Prince and the resolution

Minnesota lawmakers paused Monday to honor Prince and the late musician’s artistic contributions.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 25, 2016 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Secret plan to bring jobs to the Range

Some items in the news that you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 22, 2016 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: More Prince than politics

Good morning, and welcome to Friday. Yesterday was a hard day for many of us in Minnesota, and certainly my attention was more on Prince than on politics. He was a towering talent who left behind music that will outlast us all. So let’s take a look at Prince and what he meant to Minnesota.…

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 21, 2016 1:36 AM

Daily Digest: State data under attack

Some items in the news worth a look as you start your Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 20, 2016 11:54 AM

Dayton offers advice to House GOP, Bernie Sanders

The governor called on House Republicans to "get real" on the state budget. He also said it's time for Democrats to unite behind Hillary Clinton.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 20, 2016 9:14 AM

IRRRB overhaul bill clears Minnesota House panel

The committee action follows a highly critical report from the Office of the Legislative Auditor on the regional economic development agency.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 20, 2016 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: Primary results and more

Some items in the news this Wednesday, including the results of the New York primary.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 19, 2016 11:03 AM

House DFLers call for action on disparity ‘crisis’

The only African American member of the Minnesota House of Representatives is urging Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt to take action this session to address the state’s racial economic disparities.

by Tim Pugmire

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