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April 11, 2018 8:53 AM

MN Senate panel questions MNLARS call center funds

The Minnesota Senate transportation committee took a critical look today at a proposal to increase staffing for a Department of Public Safety call center.

by Tim Pugmire

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April 11, 2018 8:40 AM

You new here? Pawlenty foes invoke his absence

As Tim Pawlenty tries again for Minnesota governor, his foes concentrate on that time he went away.

by Brian Bakst

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April 11, 2018 6:32 AM

Minn. bill to curb cell phone use by drivers is no longer stuck

The bipartisan push to restrict cell phone use by Minnesota drivers has gotten a nudge after a year of being stalled in the state Senate.

by Brian Bakst

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April 11, 2018 1:33 AM

Daily Digest: Lawmakers turn up MNLARS heat

A handful of state political news stories to start your Wednesday.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 10, 2018 11:33 AM

Fischbach sued again over double duties

New lawsuit says Sen. Fischbach's votes have raised questions about separation of powers because she is also lieutenant governor. Republicans say it's a waste of time and taxpayer money.

by Brian Bakst

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April 10, 2018 1:31 AM

Daily Digest: Parties line up ad buys

Some Minnesota political stories worth a read this Tuesday morning.

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 9, 2018 8:42 AM

MNLARS reimbursement bill headed to House floor

Legislation to reimburse deputy registrars $9 million for recent MNLARS headaches is ready for a vote in the Minnesota House after clearing its final committee Monday.

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April 9, 2018 8:34 AM

Hide your TV: Political ad blitz is shaping up

The fall forecast: A campaign ad barrage will hit Minnesota as groups battling over the governor's office and other seats start to block out time with television stations.

by Brian Bakst

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April 9, 2018 1:39 AM

Daily Digest: Tariffs and the election

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

by Mike Mulcahy

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April 6, 2018 9:01 AM

Pawlenty declares Trump support in campaign kick off

Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty says he voted for Donald Trump for president in 2016, weeks after publicly denouncing the candidate and his behavior. Pawlenty made the declaration Friday during an Eagan news conference — his first since announcing in a video a day earlier that he’s running again for his old job. With an eye…

by Tim Pugmire

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