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August 21, 2014 11:16 AM

GOP Supreme Court candidate losing support

The Republican candidate for Minnesota Attorney General is distancing himself from the party’s endorsed candidate for the state Supreme Court.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 21, 2014 10:33 AM

Gov. Dayton takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

Gov. Mark Dayton took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at the State Fair today. The governor accepted the challenge from Twins owner Jim Pohlad. The national craze has raised millions for the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. MPR’s full State Fair coverage

by MPR News Staff

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August 21, 2014 7:21 AM

Johnson wants 13 debates with Dayton

Republican Jeff Johnson is calling on DFL Governor Mark Dayton to agree to 13 debates including two at the Minnesota State Fair. Johnson, the Republican nominee for governor, made the pitch during a news conference at the State Fair this morning. Governor Dayton has declined an invitation by MPR News to participate in a…

by Tom Scheck

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August 21, 2014 6:55 AM

Inspired by Colbert, MN student creates super PAC

One Minnetonka High School student finds out you're never too young to have your own super PAC.

by Catharine Richert

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August 21, 2014 1:45 AM

The Daily Digest: State Fair politicking begins

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by Catharine Richert

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August 20, 2014 10:00 AM

Early voting offices come to three reservations

Early voting satellite offices open on Red Lake, White Earth and Leech Lake reservations.

by Catharine Richert

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August 20, 2014 9:00 AM

PoliGraph: McFadden ad exaggerates

McFadden's ad inflates the number of times Franken voted in favor of taxes.

by Catharine Richert

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August 20, 2014 8:00 AM

Judge won’t halt PCA union vote

Federal judge refuses to issue injunction to stop the vote by 27,000 state-subsidized home health care workers.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 20, 2014 1:47 AM

The Daily Digest: polling, 7th CD

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by Catharine Richert

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August 19, 2014 6:45 AM

Rasmussen Poll: Dayton and Franken lead GOP rivals

A new poll shows DFL candidates for statewide office leading their Republican opponents by 8 points.

by Tom Scheck

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