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August 1, 2018 10:43 AM

Pence to make Duluth fundraising stop for Stauber

Vice President Pence's visit to Duluth follows a June rally led by President Donald Trump, both aimed at promoting Pete Stauber for Congress.

by Brian Bakst

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August 1, 2018 7:40 AM

In a flurry of primary campaign ads, Pawlenty is the unifying theme

With Minnesota's primary election two weeks away, candidates are releasing television spots to make a final plea to voters.

by Briana Bierschbach

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August 1, 2018 1:28 AM

Daily Digest: Pawlenty leads money race

Some Minnesota politics stories in the news as you start your Wednesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 31, 2018 12:07 PM

Murphy, Pawlenty offer differing early education plans

DFLer Erin Murphy says she would build on Gov. Dayton's education legacy while Republican Tim Pawlenty says he would target early ed dollars to the neediest kids.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 31, 2018 10:07 AM

Murphy has questions about Blevins video

DFL-endorsed candidate for governor says body camera video of a fatal shooting showed an aggressive police response and raised questions in her mind about whether the situation could have been handled differently.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 31, 2018 5:28 AM

Pawlenty, Walz lead governor’s race in fundraising

With two weeks to go until the primary election, former Gov. Tim Pawlenty has $1 million on hand for his campaign to regain his old job. On the DFL side, Tim Walz has about $500,000 on hand.

by Briana Bierschbach

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July 31, 2018 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: No charges in fatal police shooting

A quick roundup of some Minnesota political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 30, 2018 10:01 AM

Johnson seeks work requirement; Swanson wants ed czar

With Minnesota's primary election approaching, two candidates for governor offered differing plans to address state's workforce needs.

by Brian Bakst

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July 30, 2018 7:19 AM

Drazkowski: Omar’s speaking fees violate House policy

State Rep. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, said Rep. Ilhan Omar's acceptance of payments violates a House policy that bars members from taking money from groups that have business before the Legislature.

by Briana Bierschbach

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July 30, 2018 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Body cam video released

Some political items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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