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October 15, 2015 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Hodges backs down

Some items in the news as you start your Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 14, 2015 1:28 AM

Daily Digest: How about that debate?

Some news items about last night's Democratic presidential debate.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 13, 2015 11:57 AM

Appeals court rejects Minnesota sprinkler rule

The Minnesota Court of Appeals has invalidated a state requirement for fire sprinklers in new homes larger than 4,500 square feet.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 13, 2015 11:26 AM

Rep. Nolan: Waiting on Biden

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan said he’s waiting to back a Democratic candidate until Vice President Joe Biden decides whether to get into the race.

by Tom Scheck

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October 13, 2015 10:05 AM

Partisan differences remain on Minnesota road funding

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and several Republican legislators were in Rogers today for an event celebrating the recent expansion of a segment of I-94.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 13, 2015 1:45 AM

Daily Digest: Dems debate tonight

Some items in the news worth considering as you start your Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 12, 2015 10:15 AM

Minnesota Rep. Ellison backs Sanders for president

Ellison’s endorsement means the Vermont senator now has support from two members of Congress. Ellison is the first member of Minnesota’s House delegation to back Sanders for president.

by Tom Scheck

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October 12, 2015 6:29 AM

Radio host Jason Lewis jumps into Minnesota 2nd race

Lewis, a longtime radio talk show host who has never held public office, becomes the fourth Republican hoping to succeed retiring U.S. Rep. John Kline, R-Minn.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 12, 2015 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: Happy day of your choosing

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 11, 2015 2:00 AM

Capitol art debate turns to Native American images

A group made up of state lawmakers, historians and others is trying to decide how Native American art should be used inside the renovated Minnesota Capitol building when it reopens in 2017.

by Tim Pugmire

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