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April 17, 2019 1:36 AM

Daily Digest: The Omar political saga continues

A roundup of news from the world of Minnesota politics.

by Bill Wareham

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April 16, 2019 10:40 AM

Snow globe campaign kickoff wasn’t cheap for Klobuchar

Sen. Klobuchar's first campaign report as a presidential candidate shows how much went into her big-splash kickoff.

by Brian Bakst

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April 16, 2019 7:05 AM

Omar tops Minnesota House members in money race

Being in the spotlight has paid off for Rep. Ilhan Omar, who raised more campaign money so far in 2019 than any other member of Minnesota's House delegation.

by Brian Bakst

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April 16, 2019 1:33 AM

Daily Digest: Tax day tactics

The place to catch up on political news from around the region.

by Bill Wareham

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April 15, 2019 8:28 AM

Wanted: Sculptor for historic MN Capitol project

A Minnesota Capitol board is beginning a search for a sculptor to memorialize Nellie Stone Johnson with a life-size sculpture.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 15, 2019 1:44 AM

Daily Digest: Trump’s tax day visit

A roundup of some of the political stories you may have missed over the weekend.

by Bill Wareham

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April 12, 2019 10:28 AM

Walz picks Valerie Means for PUC job

Valerie Means is a mediator who previously worked as an attorney representing public utilities and telecommunications service providers in court. She is the first person of color to serve on the PUC in 30 years.

by Briana Bierschbach

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April 12, 2019 7:34 AM

The hands-free cellphone bill is now law, so how does it work?

Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill in a ceremony on Friday surrounded by family members who lost loved ones to distracted drivers. Here's what you need to know about the new law.

by Briana Bierschbach

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April 12, 2019 1:25 AM

Daily Digest: Post-storm update

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to get you started this Friday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 11, 2019 8:47 AM

Senate sends hands-free bill to Walz

The measure makes holding a cellphone while driving illegal in all but rare instances. The ban would take effect in August.

by Tim Nelson

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