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Pull-tab stadium funding: Minnesota's headache that won't go away

By Doug Grow | 02/28/13

State and gaming officials, though, say it's too soon to panic and that the funding plan for the Vikings stadium eventually will work fine.

Second Amendment debate moves to state courts
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Second Amendment debate moves to state courts

By Eric Black | 02/28/13

The Minnesota Supreme Court’s confronted the issue, ruling that the right to keep and bear arms in Minnesota does not extend to violent criminals.

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Politics & Policy

Minnesota’s projected budget deficit shrinks to $627 million, forecast shows

By James Nord | 02/28/13

That’s down significantly from the earlier estimate of a $1.1 billion deficit for the 2014-15 biennium.

Gay marriage supporters unveil proposed legislation
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Gay marriage supporters unveil proposed legislation

By James Nord | 02/27/13

Sen. Scott Dibble said he’s unsure of the bill’s prospects but argued that Minnesotans are ready to legalize same-sex marriage.

Battle over state GOP leadership is a fight to shape the party
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Battle over state GOP leadership is a fight to shape the party

By Cyndy Brucato | 02/27/13

The race between Keith Downey and Bill Paulsen has the earmarks of a showdown between the party’s “liberty” wing and traditional activists.

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Minnesota Senate Commerce Committee considers Sunday liquor sales

By Tom Nehil | 02/27/13

The committee heard Sen. Roger Reinert's SF 225 allowing Sunday liquor sales, but took no vote.

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Community Voices

In debate over guns, the focus should be on gun-violence prevention

By Sen. Bobby Joe Champion | 02/27/13

In order to solve the problem of gun violence, we need to move beyond the divisive “gun control” label.

Former Republican State Auditor Pat Anderson supports gay marriage
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Former Republican State Auditor Pat Anderson supports gay marriage

By Cyndy Brucato | 02/26/13

Such a measure is to be introduced Wednesday by DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Rep. Karen Clark.

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Political Agenda

Minnesota Council of Nonprofits opposes Dayton's plan to tax members' services

By Joe Kimball | 02/26/13

The group supports tax reform and progressivity but doesn't think it makes sense to tax services that nonprofits use or provide.

Political Agenda

Religious leaders: Cut corporate tax loopholes to help all in the community

By Joe Kimball | 02/26/13

A letter from 100 religious leaders to the governor, legislators and business leaders cries out for equity for all through a "moral and forward-looking budget."