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Rybak continues stadium blitz as council votes Thursday and Friday

By Joe Kimball | 05/22/12

With the Minneapolis City Council poised to vote, the mayor is trying to assure he's still got the seven votes needed for passage.

Fear and loathing at the state GOP convention
Politics & Policy

Fear and loathing at the state GOP convention

By Marlys Harris | 05/21/12

ST. CLOUD — The mood inside the state Republican convention was grumpy at the outset.

Political Agenda

Republicans start Facebook page on 'How to Unendorse Stadium Supporters'

By Joe Kimball | 05/15/12

The rift in the state Republican Party over the stadium vote last week has emerged, already attracting more than 300 supporters.

Wilf brothers and Gov. Dayton
Politics & Policy

Dayton signs Vikings stadium bill amid cheers, jeers, familiar faces

By James Nord | 05/14/12

Accompanied by singing supporters and chanting protesters, Gov. Mark Dayton praised the bipartisan effort that led to final passage.

Political Agenda

Spat erupts between GOP's Kiffmeyer and Kriesel over stadium vote and courage

By Joe Kimball | 05/14/12

Some harsh words have been flying over the Vikings stadium vote, which Rep. John Kriesel supported and Rep. Mary Kiffmeyer opposed.

Rep. John Kriesel
Politics & Policy

Fall legislative races particularly problematic for GOP ‘moderates’

By Doug Grow | 05/14/12

Will Republican candidates run to — or from — their conservative base? DFLers, too, face multiple uncertainties.

The Glean

It's signing day for the Vikings stadium bill

By Brian Lambert | 05/14/12

Legislative accomplishments; the value of a new stadium; the "real" political divide: Mayo's Mount Everest research; a civility forum; and more.

Data & Maps

The 2012 Legislative session: What did they pass?

By Alan Palazzolo, Tom Nehil, Kevin Schaul and Kaeti Hinck | 05/14/12

Explore bills by category, investigate which bills Gov. Dayton vetoed, and search by your legislators.

Minnesota Blog Cabin Round-Up
Minnesota Blog Cabin

MN Blog Cabin Roundup: 5/11

By Tom Nehil | 05/11/12

The Vikings stadium, critique of Obama's latest campaign ad, Zenon dance company, morels, and 'My beautiful City of Lakes'.

Mayor RT Rybak
Two Cities

Rybak confident about council’s stadium backing — and about city’s leadership role

By Karen Boros | 05/11/12

The council’s early show of support was key to Minneapolis prevailing at the Legislature, Rybak said.