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Catharine Richert

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Minnesota:

The Department of Revenue is urging Minnesotans to delay filing their taxes until they've had time to sort out an array of new tax cuts. (MPR News)

MNsure is granting an extension to people trying to enroll in health insurance through the state's insurance marketplace. (MPR News)

Republicans continued their criticism of the new Senate office building proposal. (MPR News)

GOP Sen. Dave Thompson, who is running for Governor, explained why he missed last Friday's vote on a tax cut bill. (MPR News)

Gov. Mark Dayton's running mate, Tina Flint Smith, is profiled. (The Post Bulletin)

The Senate will vote on a plan to regulate e-cigarettes. (The Star Tribune)

Minneapolis is considering steps to prevent another double-digit slate of candidates appearing on the ballot. (Star Tribune)

Washington:

The Group of 8 has agreed to exclude Russia from future discussions. (New York Times)

President Barack Obama wants to end wide-scale collection of information about Americans' calls. (The New York Times)

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is trying to reshape the brand of his party in a critical election year. (The Washington Post)

Sen. Al Franken wants your data and your donations. (MPR News)

Taxpayers in 14 states have helped pay for creationist curriculum taught in private schools. (Politico)

Pollsters say Democrats are facing an enthusiasm problem this election season. (Roll Call)