Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Capitol View®
Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest: apologies and butter sculptures

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Welcome to the Daily Digest.

Minnesota:

A new Survey USA/KSTP-TV poll shows Al Franken leading Mike McFadden 51-42. The same poll yesterday showed Gov. Mark Dayton leading his Republican opponent Jeff Johnson 49-40. (KSTP-TV)

Republicans want Sen. Al Franken to apologize for past actions that may have offended women. Meanwhile, a Republican candidate running for the First Congressional District seat apologized for his own blog posts. (MPR News)

State Republicans also mocked the new Senate office building with a butter sculpture at the State Fair. (MPR News)

Franken says the Comcast/Time Warner merger could give Comcast 'unprecedented power.' (The Hill)

Republican Stewart Mills is distancing himself from Rep. Paul Ryan's approach to Medicare. (MinnPost)

Washington:

President Barack Obama has authorized a precursor to airstrikes in Syria. (The New York Times)

The U.S. House will spend up to $350,000 to sue President Barack Obama. (Politico)