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In Minnesota

A Minnesota Republican Party official issued a “call to arms” against Muslims Thursday, calling them “terrorists” and “parasites” and suggesting that someone should “frag ‘em.” (Star Tribune)

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton hosted House Speaker-designate Kurt Daudt for lunch at the governor’s residence. It was their first meeting since Election Day, when Dayton won a second term and Republicans won control of the Minnesota House. (MPR News)

In the past, control of the state House has been won or lost in competitive suburban swing districts. Not this year. Are the metro suburbs becoming DFL territory? (MinnPost)

Even with its renewable energy standard and new solar law, Minnesota is not on track to meet federal emissions reductions aimed at addressing climate change, state officials said. (MPR News)

A recount of the state House race in District 48A has been completed, and it confirms the original results, with DFL Rep. Yvonne Selcer holding on to her seat by 41 votes. (Star Tribune)

National Politics

President Obama announced a plan to protect 5 million undocumented immigrants from deportation, infuriating Republicans but satisfying immigrants who have fought for years for such relief. (Washington Post)

A senior House Republican said Thursday that it's impossible to "defund" President Barack Obama's upcoming moves on immigration in an upcoming spending bill. (AP via Pioneer Press)

Retiring Congresswoman Michele Bachmann denounced the plan said Obama was trying to bring "illiterate" immigrants into the US who will become Democratic voters in 2016. The plan does confer citizenship on anyone. (MPR News)

Farm and livestock producers said President Obama's executive action on immigration announced Thursday will do little to help farm operators struggling to get the workers they need and could drive more agricultural production outside the United States. (USA Today)