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April 6, 2016 1:32 AM

Daily Digest: Results from Wisconsin

Some items in the news this Wednesday, including results from the Wisconsin primary.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 5, 2016 11:58 AM

Parents seek digital data law after son’s death

After their son's death, an Orono family seeks a law governing access to digital data on phones and other electronic devices.

by Brian Bakst

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April 5, 2016 10:35 AM

State lawmakers hear tax fraud warning

Minnesota’s top tax collector told state lawmakers Tuesday that reinforcements are needed at her agency to head off a growing problem of tax refund fraud.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 5, 2016 7:51 AM

Minnesota lobbying tallies show 2015 spending

Business interests, teachers and local government lead the list. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce led the way with nearly $2.2 million in spending.

by Brian Bakst

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April 5, 2016 1:43 AM

Daily Digest: Time to vote

A look at the news on the morning of the Wisconsin primary election.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 4, 2016 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: All eyes on Wisconsin

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 1, 2016 9:51 AM

Senate panel oks tougher railroad reporting standards

Railroads that move oil and other hazardous materials through Minnesota would face stricter disclosure requirements about their disaster plans under a bill moving through the Minnesota Senate.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 1, 2016 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Welcome to April

Some items in the news as you begin your Friday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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March 31, 2016 10:43 AM

State’s new PolyMet consultant in line for $309K

The state has signed a contract with consultants who will review financial terms of PolyMet mine deal as part of permitting process.

by Brian Bakst

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March 31, 2016 9:00 AM

Dayton pushing pared-down preschool plan

Gov. Mark Dayton visited preschool classrooms in South St. Paul Thursday to highlight his plan to start offering voluntary pre-kindergarten programs throughout Minnesota.

by Tim Pugmire

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