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January 24, 2018 11:04 AM

Lawmakers press for fixes on elder abuse reporting

State officials updated lawmakers Wednesday on their efforts to improve Minnesota's troubled system for investigating cases of elder abuse.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 24, 2018 10:34 AM

New MN.IT boss vows technology battle plan

Johanna Clyborne, a lawyer with a military background, is the new commissioner at the Minnesota IT Services. She says job one is tackling tech problems with the state's new vehicle registration system.

by Brian Bakst

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January 24, 2018 9:59 AM

Dayton: I’ll be at the Super Bowl but, you know, I’m less excited

The governor's office said Dayton paid $6,000 of his own money for a seat at the game and will be in the stands with his sons. He's praying that a giant snowstorm does not hit Minnesota.

by Brian Bakst

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January 24, 2018 12:36 AM

Daily Digest: Klobuchar and the shutdown

Some items in the news worth a look this morning.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 23, 2018 6:40 AM

With CHIP money restored, is Minnesota deficit gone?

State officials say a six-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program provides certainty to people receiving care and a pick-me-up for the state budget, too.

by Brian Bakst

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January 23, 2018 12:34 AM

Daily Digest: Shutdown over

A quick way to catch up on some politics stories in the news.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 22, 2018 9:56 AM

Minn. senators vote for plan to end shutdown

Both Democratic senators opposed a short-term funding measure last week before the federal government shutdown. They voted for a new version, citing pledge to address immigration laws.

by Brian Bakst

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January 22, 2018 12:38 AM

Daily Digest: Still no deal in Washington

Some political stories you may have missed over the weekend.

by Mike Mulcahy

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January 19, 2018 9:40 AM

Minnesota Senate building going solar this spring

Solar panels are being installed on the Senate building's roof and are expected to generate up to 12 percent of its electricity needs.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 19, 2018 8:32 AM

Sides lining up for fight over device repair bill

Broken tablet screen or lame cell phone battery? A new bill could make repairs more readily accessible. But device makers worry it could compromise security or expose design secrets.

by Brian Bakst

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