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Minnesota's jobless rate has risen to 8.4 percent. MPR, Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press have stories.
State officials say traffic deaths are down.
Legal challenges to unallotment are still at the talking stage.
A state panel will meet in Bemidji next month to discuss public employee pension plans.
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DC
Congressman Keith Ellison unveils a green jobs initiative.
Congressman Erik Paulsen is down on the federal stimulus.
Congressman Collin Peterson is skeptical of a food-safety bill.
2010
Republicans are launching an early effort to unseat Secretary of State Mark Ritchie.
State Sen. David Hann, R-Eden Prairie, has formally launched his campaign for governor.
State Rep. Paul Thissen, DFL-Minneapolis, lists RFK and "The Boss" among his influences.
State Rep. Paul Kohls, R-Victoria, is predicting an expensive contest for governor.
Former House Speaker Steve Sviggum has hit an unexpected roadblock.
2012
News Cut looks at where Gov. Pawlenty stands among possible GOP candidates for president.