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June 29, 2018 5:08 AM

Early voting starts for Minnesota’s primary election

Early, no-excuse absentee balloting started Friday, and candidates are trying to get their supporters to vote.

by Briana Bierschbach

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June 29, 2018 1:30 AM

Daily Digest: Pipeline replacement approved

Line 3 replacement wins state approval, Pawlenty remains on corporate boards and some other items in the news this Friday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 28, 2018 1:28 AM

Daily Digest: Another election-year bombshell

A vacancy on the Supreme Court adds yet another wrinkle to the 2018 midterm elections.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 27, 2018 10:08 AM

MNLARS fixes haven’t stopped complaints

MNLARS is still generating plenty of complaints from deputy registrars about the system's performance.

by Tim Pugmire

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June 27, 2018 6:26 AM

Lawsuit seeks to unlock Minnesota’s failed Amazon bid

Watchdog groups sues Minnesota agency over Amazon headquarters bid, arguing that the secrecy employed here could become standard.

by Brian Bakst

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June 27, 2018 1:34 AM

Daily Digest: Strong reaction to travel ban ruling

Some political stories in the news as you begin your Wednesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 26, 2018 10:21 AM

Minnesota, 16 other states sue feds over separating families

The lawsuit alleges violations of the due process clause of the U.S. Constitution and seeks a court order requiring the federal government to "expeditiously" reunite parents separated from their children, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday.

by Briana Bierschbach

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June 26, 2018 1:37 AM

Daily Digest: Better know your district

A new tool to sort through demographics of each congressional district and some other stories in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 25, 2018 1:00 AM

Daily Digest: Shooting sparks protests

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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June 22, 2018 1:32 AM

Daily Digest: Minnesota to join immigration suit

Lori Swanson says Minnesota will join other states suing the Trump administration over the "inhumane treatment of children."

by Mike Mulcahy

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