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The Daily Digest (Gov and Senate polls, endorsement battles and minimum wage hike likely)

The Minnesota poll says Gov. Dayton's approval rating is the highest it has ever been. (Star Tribune)

Legislative leaders previewed their looming differences over the budget and minimum wage. DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk says the wage will be hiked this session. (MPR News)

The GOP legislators who voted in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage are gearing up for endorsement challenges. (AP).

Environmental groups are split on legislation that would create a bottle deposit. (Pi Press)

Washington D.C.

Half of those polled in the Minnesota Poll disapprove of President Obama's performance. (Star Tribune)

Secretary of State John Kerry mocked people who were denying climate change. (AP)

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek held an emotional meeting on deaths caused by heroin. (Pi Press)

In a blow to the UAW, Volkswagen workers in Tennessee rejected joining a union. (CNBC)

2014

The Minnesota Poll shows Al Franken's approval rating at 55 percent but his disapproval rating has also increased. (Star Tribune)

Republicans in the U.S. Senate will hold a fundraiser for Republican Mike McFadden's U.S. Senate campaign. (Star Tribune)

Will political parties remain viable in the coming years? DFL Party Chair Ken Martin is mentioned (Politico)

A lot has been made about dissension within the Republican Party. There is disagreement among Democrats as well. (Washington Post).

Here’s your catnip story of the day. A good look at Donald Trump's charade when it comes to running for political office. (Buzzfeed)