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October 7, 2014 11:38 AM

Senate GOP files complaint against second Democrat

Senate GOP leaders alleged today that Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, DFL-Minneapolis, used his elected office to “intimidate and manipulate” members of the Minneapolis School Board to do business with Community Standards Initiative (CSI), an organization that he was associated with.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 7, 2014 11:27 AM

After sprinkler battle, builders fight back

A Twin Cities builders group is spending thousands to target Dayton and help builder-friendly Minnesota House candidates.

by Catharine Richert

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October 7, 2014 10:48 AM

As election nears, Franken raises $4.2 million

Franken's take is more than double McFadden's for this quarter.

by Brett Neely

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October 7, 2014 9:48 AM

McFadden raises $2 million, spends more

McFadden's campaign reported having $1 million on hand for the final month of the race.

by Brett Neely

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October 7, 2014 8:52 AM

McFadden disputes poll showing big lead for Franken

The manager of Republican Mike McFadden’s U.S. Senate campaign acknowledges McFadden is trailing DFL Sen. Al Franken but says not by 18 points.

by Tom Scheck

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October 7, 2014 8:07 AM

Dayton announces 13 road projects

The projects are funded through efficiencies and other costs savings within MnDOT.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 7, 2014 1:37 AM

The Daily Digest: Focus on the 8th

Your morning round up of the most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.

by Brett Neely

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October 6, 2014 1:24 PM

Moorhead debate will now include IP’s Nicollet

The debate sponsors for Wednesday's gubernatorial debate have reversed course and are now including Independence Party candidate Hannah Nicollet in the debate.

by Tom Scheck

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October 6, 2014 10:54 AM

Hot race in 8th District brings in $641K for Nolan

It's the most Nolan has ever raised and comes as outside groups are spending millions in the district.

by Brett Neely

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October 6, 2014 9:28 AM

McFadden: stop terror recruiting with education

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike McFadden today released a plan he says will deter Minnesotans from going overseas to fight with terrorist groups.

by Mark Zdechlik

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