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October 15, 2018 6:28 AM

Third party AG candidate throws support to DFLer Ellison

Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis candidate Noah Johnson says he is now endorsing DFL candidate Keith Ellison in the race for Minnesota attorney general.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 15, 2018 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Johnson shooting for another peak in up-and-down political career

Some political stories you may have missed over the weekend.

by Bill Wareham

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October 12, 2018 4:46 AM

GOP AG candidate Wardlow vows to fire DFL attorneys

Republican Doug Wardlow tells supporters he plans to fire 42 DFL lawyers if he takes over the attorney general's office.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 12, 2018 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: Hagedorn and Feehan face off

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to start your Friday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 11, 2018 10:50 AM

Labor unions reaffirm support for Ellison

Minnesota labor leaders are reaffirming their support for DFLer Keith Ellison in his bid for state attorney general.

by Tim Pugmire

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October 11, 2018 9:50 AM

Dayton to undergo third back surgery

The surgery, similar to procedures he's had in 2012 and 2015, will take place at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Friday morning.

by Briana Bierschbach

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October 11, 2018 1:41 AM

Daily Digest: Health care and House races

A sampling of some political stories in the news over the past day or so.

by Mike Mulcahy

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October 10, 2018 9:39 AM

Pre-election checkup shows Minnesota economy humming

Tax collections continue to outpace expectations in Minnesota, but officials say the red-hot economy could cool slightly in the coming years.

by Brian Bakst

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October 10, 2018 7:51 AM

Gas tax ad plays at gas pumps — for now

A political group has taken its case against increasing the gas tax to voters as they fill up their tanks. But the ad is encountering pushback from an association that advocates for gas station owners.

by Brian Bakst

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October 10, 2018 6:18 AM

Mic grab in debate goes viral

A tense moment in a debate between two candidates for the Minnesota House is all over the internet

by Catharine Richert

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