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October 21, 2018 6:57 PM

5 takeaways from TV debate in gov race

In a prime-time television debate, Minnesota's candidates for governor tackled some topics that haven't gotten as much attention in the race.

by Brian Bakst

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October 19, 2018 1:36 AM

Daily Digest: Will young people vote?

A quick look at some Minnesota political stories making news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 18, 2018 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: Ellison blasts Alpha News

A Thursday roundup of Minnesota political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 17, 2018 11:07 AM

County balks at state opinion over Stauber emails

St. Louis County says it won't hand over emails between a Republican group and Commissioner Pete Stauber, who is now the GOP's nominee for Congress. The county disputes a state interpretation that the emails are presumed public.

by Brian Bakst

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October 17, 2018 1:48 AM

Daily Digest: No cash shortage in key races

Money pours in to top races and the Supreme Court's chief justice visits.

by Bill Wareham

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October 16, 2018 9:51 AM

Kim Ellison wants divorce records kept private

Kim Ellison, the ex-wife of U.S. House Rep. Keith Ellison, made a public plea Tuesday that the couple’s divorce records should remain private. But the state appeals court disagreed.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 16, 2018 9:36 AM

Agency opinion: Stauber’s county emails should be public

A state agency's decision could put pressure on St. Louis County to release emails regarding commissioner and congressional candidate Pete Stauber, although the opinion isn't legally binding.

by Brian Bakst

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October 16, 2018 5:58 AM

Outside spending swamps Minnesota congressional races

Democrats generally raised more money than their Republican opponents in the past few months to run for Congress and the U.S. Senate, but spending by outside groups dwarfs what candidates have pulled in.

by Briana Bierschbach

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October 16, 2018 2:01 AM

Daily Digest: Stauber jumps out to lead in 8th District

A roundup of political news to start the day.

by Bill Wareham

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October 15, 2018 10:22 AM

DFL suspends staffer for ‘unacceptable’ social media post

The Minnesota DFL has suspended a staffer who suggested on social media that Republicans face the guillotine after the election.

by Tim Pugmire

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