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April 18, 2018 11:31 AM

Lawmaker wants aid penalty for sanctuary cities

Sanctuary cities, and those providing legal services to some immigrants, would lose state aid under a Minnesota House bill.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 18, 2018 11:17 AM

DFLer Phifer ends 8th District congressional campaign

Leah Phifer, who came close to winning the DFL endorsement in the 8th District, says she won't run in the primary that will determine the party's nominee.

by Mark Zdechlik

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April 18, 2018 9:05 AM

Vets home plan rides on Vikings stadium account

Minnesota House Republicans want to draw off a Vikings stadium debt fund to pay for veterans home construction. But concerns are being raised.

by Brian Bakst

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April 18, 2018 7:48 AM

Supreme Court rules against State Auditor Otto

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled against State Auditor Rebecca Otto in the challenge of a 2015 law that set new limits on her office.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 18, 2018 7:41 AM

Pair of special elections were costly battles

In the end, it was a draw. But spending for dead-of-winter special elections approached $1.2 million.

by Brian Bakst

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April 18, 2018 1:25 AM

Daily Digest: Pawlenty has a couple of good weeks

Some Minnesota political stories worth a look this Wednesday morning.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 17, 2018 11:21 AM

GOP goes after Dayton tax plan; governor bites back

Republicans pounced on a Revenue Department analysis of Gov. Mark Dayton's tax package. Dayton and his team cast it in a different light and said the GOP should release a competing plan instead of attacking his.

by Brian Bakst

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April 17, 2018 5:16 AM

Dayton picks Thissen for Minnesota high court

Dayton's choice of Paul Thissen puts a reliable liberal voice on the state high court. Five of the seven Supreme Courts will be occupied by Dayton appointees.

by Brian Bakst

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April 17, 2018 4:37 AM

Pawlenty rockets to fundraising lead in gov race

Tim Pawlenty posted a big number in his first fundraising report. But outside groups are stockpiling, too, for what will be a pricey Minnesota governor's race.

by Brian Bakst

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April 17, 2018 1:40 AM

Daily Digest: House GOP fights nitrate rules

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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