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July 23, 2014 1:39 AM

The Daily Digest: MNsure rates; Ventura suit

A roundup of the latest political news from Minnesota and beyond.

by Brett Neely

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July 23, 2014 1:00 AM

Group aims to help Loon win primary

House Republican Jenifer Loon of Eden Prairie will be getting a boost from a GOP-backed political fund.

by Catharine Richert

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July 22, 2014 2:38 PM

Bachmann considers another presidential run

U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she may consider taking another run at the presidency in 2016.

by Jon Collins

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July 22, 2014 10:50 AM

Medtronic and other tax deals raised by Senate panel

Congress is looking closely at corporate mergers that could avoid U.S. taxes.

by Brett Neely

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July 22, 2014 5:23 AM

Franken declines MPR State Fair debate invitation

DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s campaign has declined an MPR News invitation to debate his Republican and Independence Party opponents at the Minnesota State Fair.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 22, 2014 1:41 AM

The Daily Digest: disaster aid; migrant children

A summary of the day's most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.

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July 21, 2014 9:30 AM

Stomach surgery halts Johnson’s campaign for governor

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jeff Johnson underwent surgery after complaining of stomach pain. It's unclear how long he'll be laid up.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 21, 2014 1:41 AM

The Daily Digest: Republicans mum on social issues

A summary of the day's most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.

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July 18, 2014 1:49 AM

The Daily Digest: Auditor edition

Good morning! Minnesota The Republican contenders for governor want big changes in MNsure. (MPR News) Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President David Olson has died. (MPR News) DFL state auditor candidate Matt Entenza is foregoing public campaign subsidies in his bid to oust incumbent DFL Auditor Rebecca Otto. (MPR News) Entenza’s campaign is criticizing Otto for hosting…

by Brett Neely

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July 17, 2014 9:56 AM

Best place for special session: Farmington?

A Republican state lawmaker from Farmington wants his city’s high school to play host to a one-day special session of the Minnesota Legislature, if and when one is called to approve a flood relief measure. With much of the state Capitol building under major reconstruction, Rep. Pat Garofalo said he thinks an alternative venue could…

by Tim Pugmire

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