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Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest: Senate Office Building, House GOP

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Minnesota:

Get used to it. You'll be hearing a lot about the new Senate Office Building this election season. (MPR News)

Just days after Medtronic moved its corporate headquarters to Ireland, Advanced Auto Parts says it will close its Bloomington office. (The Star Tribune)

As they did with Medtronic, Gov. Mark Dayton's opponents are using the announcement to target Dayton's tax and job policies, including Jeff Johnson who said Minnesota is "replacing its welcome signs at the border with ones saying ‘closed for business."

Prosecutors allege Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker illegally coordinated fundraising and spending efforts with outside political groups. (The New York Times)

Washington:

House Republicans have chosen a new majority leader and whip. (NPR via MPR News)

Minnesota Republicans say they're relieved the leadership race is over. (MPR News)

Rep. Betty McCollum wants Vikings owner Zygi Wilf to reject the Redskins name. (MPR News)

Political political scientist and prognosticator Larry Sabato has changed the rating on the 7th Congressional District race from 'Likely Democrat' to 'Leans Democrat.' The reason? The fact that outside groups are spending a lot of money there. (Sabato's Crystal Ball)