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Three candidates for St. Cloud House seat prepare for Tuesday special election

By Joe Kimball | 02/08/13

The candidates met Friday morning at a candidates' forum.

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Gov. Mark Dayton's full State of the State address

The Uptake | 02/08/13

With DFL control of both houses of the Legislature, the governor's agenda has a good chance of becoming law.

Contentious 'Gun Week' ends, but more legislative hearings and debate await
Politics & Policy

Contentious 'Gun Week' ends, but more legislative hearings and debate await

By James Nord | 02/08/13

The Senate Judiciary Committee will have its own compressed week of hearings to consider several gun control measures.

Lessons to learn from U research on disadvantaged children
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Lessons to learn from U research on disadvantaged children

By Cynthia Boyd | 02/08/13

The findings take on more weight than ever this year as legislators consider Gov. Mark Dayton’s early childhood development proposals.

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Data & Maps

Build your own sales tax policy for Dayton's new budget

By Tom Nehil and Alan Palazzolo | 02/08/13

Can you raise enough revenue to plug the budget gap while leaving your favorite services untaxed?

3 reasons why Dayton’s property tax plan is wrong-headed
Politics & Policy

3 reasons why Dayton’s property tax plan is wrong-headed

By Steven Dornfeld | 02/08/13

When it comes to property taxes, Gov. Mark Dayton’s reform plan contains surprisingly little in the way of reform.

Dayton delivers 'surprises' throughout State of the State speech
Politics & Policy

Dayton delivers 'surprises' throughout State of the State speech

By Doug Grow | 02/07/13

The governor pushed hard on progressive values, called for a reform-oriented “Unsession” and made a strong pitch for approving gay marriage.

Amy Koch media saga: Who did what and when
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Amy Koch media saga: Who did what and when

By David Brauer | 02/07/13

There’s media deliciousness in the fascinating tale of how information moved in the fall of the former state Senate majority leader.

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Community Voices

From Kick-the-Can to Red Rover: Honest tax reform must begin with tax expenditures

By Sean Kershaw | 02/07/13

Any increased spending should be tied to reforms, not just restoring previous funding cuts.

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Macro, Micro, Minnesota

Walker vs. Dayton smackdown: Which governor has the better economy?

By Louis D. Johnston | 02/07/13

Sorry, Gov. Walker. Minnesota has lower unemployment, stronger job growth and higher household income.