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December 18, 2018 3:38 AM

Walz makes first Cabinet picks

Gov.-elect Tim Walz named five key agency heads Tuesday for his new administration. Myron Frans, the state's current budget chief, will stay on. Former House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher will run MnDOT.

by Brian Bakst

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December 18, 2018 12:37 AM

Daily Digest: A new chapter nears for Dayton

A roundup of regional news from the world of politics and government.

by Bill Wareham

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December 17, 2018 12:45 AM

Daily Digest: ACA ruling draws criticism from Democrats

Some of the political stories you may have missed over the weekend.

by Bill Wareham

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December 14, 2018 12:00 PM

GOP party chair to wed congressman-elect

In a match made in politics, U.S. Rep.-elect Jim Hagedorn and Minnesota Republican Party Chair Jennifer Carnahan are getting married Saturday.

by Briana Bierschbach

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December 14, 2018 12:43 AM

Daily Digest: Picking up the pieces

Some Minnesota political news to get your Friday started.

by Mike Mulcahy

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December 13, 2018 12:39 AM

Daily Digest: Privacy for primary?

A look at some stories making news this Thursday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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December 12, 2018 10:18 AM

Election officials rethink 2020 presidential primary

A proposal that Secretary of State Steve Simon will put before lawmakers would shield party preference for the 2020 presidential primary. He's also seeking to institute an election exclusively by mail.

by Brian Bakst

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December 12, 2018 12:36 AM

Daily Digest: Emmer readies NRCC for 2020

A roundup of political news from around the region.

by Bill Wareham

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December 11, 2018 7:34 AM

Senate GOP back in charge; DFL awaits Walz picks

The Minnesota Senate is officially 34-33 again in favor of Republicans, but the DFL could see its ranks shrink if some senators land desired posts in Gov.-elect Tim Walz's cabinet.

by Brian Bakst

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December 11, 2018 12:38 AM

Daily Digest: Court fight could be expensive for taxpayers

Some Minnesota politics stories worth a read as you start your Tuesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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