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D.C. Dispatches

Report: Two DFLers plan to challenge Kline

By Devin Henry | 04/02/13

Mike Obermueller and Caring Bridge founder Sona Mehring tell the Star Tribune they'll consider challenging the Second District representative.

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Data & Maps

Minnesota Legislative Bill Tracker

By James Nord, Beth Hawkins, Tom Nehil, Kaeti Hinck and Alan Palazzolo | 04/01/13

Follow the status of key legislation and learn what those bills mean for you.

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Politics & Policy

Who will take on Dayton in 2014? Some GOP names surface

By Cyndy Brucato | 03/29/13

State Sen. Dave Thompson, state Rep. Kurt Zellers, and Wayzata businessman Scott Honour are emerging as leading candidates.

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Politics & Policy

For Gov. Dayton, tax reform, stadium controversies make March 'cruelest month'

By Doug Grow | 03/28/13

With the exception of the government shutdown in his first year in office, this appears to have been Dayton’s roughest month in office.

Political Agenda

4th District Republicans elect executive committee and honor an activist

By Joe Kimball | 03/27/13

James Carson was elected chair; the newly minted "Candidates' Award" went to Michelle Manke.

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Politics & Policy

Break gives legislators time to 'listen,' but both sides already 'know' what they’ll hear

By Doug Grow | 03/22/13

Interestingly, politicians typically seem only to hear from those who already agree with them.

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Politics & Policy

When the 6 'G' issues take over, there’s no controlling the legislative agenda

By Doug Grow | 03/22/13

DFL Sen. Dave Tomassoni lists the ones that overwhelm all others: Guns, Gays, God, Government, Gambling and Greed.

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Politics & Policy

Candidates for state GOP chair agree the party’s a mess

By Cyndy Brucato | 03/22/13

In a debate, each offers different plans to pay the party’s bills and turn the GOP around.

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Politics & Policy

'Temporary' taxes become permanent? Minnesota has mixed experience

By James Nord | 03/22/13

Some do, but the last surtax — 7 percent in 1981 — was boosted to 10 percent a year later and then repealed in 1984.

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MinnClips

Gov. Mark Dayton signs health exchange bill, establishing MNsure

By Tom Nehil | 03/21/13

The exchange will allow Minnesota consumers to shop for health insurance in a single online marketplace.