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July 11, 2018 3:56 AM

GOP’s Paulsen paddles away from Trump in 1st ad

In his opening campaign ad, Paulsen vows to "stand up" to President Trump. Democrats argue his voting record doesn't match the message. Paulsen's district went convincingly for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton in 2016.

by Brian Bakst

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July 11, 2018 1:38 AM

Daily Digest: Democrats and health care

The Democrats running for governor pitch health care plans and some other Minnesota political stories in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 10, 2018 11:01 AM

Murphy seeks to shake up health care as governor

Erin Murphy says the government should take on a bigger role in negotiating health care costs and drug prices. Similar plans have hit roadblocks in the past.

by Brian Bakst

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July 10, 2018 6:10 AM

State GOP sees SCOTUS pick as campaign issue

Minnesota Republicans see Democrats' resistance to the Kavanaugh nomination as a campaign issue.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 10, 2018 1:35 AM

Daily Digest: Trump picks Kavanaugh

A Supreme Court nominee, controversies involving Twin Cities police departments, and more in today's political news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 9, 2018 12:41 PM

Paul Ryan campaigns with Paulsen, Lewis

House Speaker Paul Ryan kept the focus on economic issues during a quick stop in Minnesota Monday.

by Brian Bakst

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July 9, 2018 1:34 AM

Daily Digest: Trump to name Supreme Court pick

A look at some Minnesota political items in the news as you start your week.

by Mike Mulcahy

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July 5, 2018 5:58 AM

Early take on early vote? First week stats show interest

With contested nomination races for governor in both parties and big congressional primaries as well, thousands of Minnesota voters are taking advantage of no-excuse absentee balloting.

by Brian Bakst

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July 2, 2018 11:13 AM

AG candidate Ellison draws line on abortion

Keith Ellison, who is running for Minnesota attorney general, said he would decline to defend new state laws that limit access to abortion.

by Brian Bakst

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July 2, 2018 6:28 AM

Minnesota’s top judge sees bench turnover as challenge

Courts are having to accomplish their work with plenty of new faces, State Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea told the Minnesota Bar Association. That includes a nearly 50 percent turnover in district court judges the past six years.

by Brian Bakst

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