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Capitol Retort: Biden comeback; police accountability; lewd renovation
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
In the Hopper: So long, slavery; quality ed; House guns
In a unanimous vote, House Judiciary last week took a step toward eliminating slavery and involuntary servitude from the Minnesota Constitution.
Capitol Retort: Appleton of their eye, viral response, Page turner
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
In the Hopper: High-tech policing; minor trusts; Data Practices revival
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Capitol Retort: Draz maneuver, 61,000 acres, sign stealing
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Capitol Retort: Diss Barr, breach of lease, Celtic stomp
U.S. Attorney General William Barr says he’d already planned to step in before Trump’s tweet, but now says the president’s social media posts “make it impossible to do my job.” What do you make of all this?
Special Retort: Impeachment of the president
How do you think history will come to regard the impeachment of President Donald John Trump?
Capitol Retort: Leadership shift, come together, toe the line
Minnesota Senate named Susan Kent, its majority leader. It’s the first time a DFL woman has ever occupied that post.
Capitol Retort: Senate witnesses, equity officer, writing sample
Should the U.S. Senate call witnesses? Why?
Capitol Retort: Rocky result, sporting chance, glove slap
The state Supreme Court denied a perennial candidate Rocky De La Fuente’s petition to be put on the GOP’s primary ballot.
Capitol Retort: Senate confirmation, ditching slavery, pooch support
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Capitol Retort: Best Retorts of 2019
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Top News
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- Robot milker case yields $122M
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Expert Testimony
- Briefly: A chat with Supreme Court Commissioner Tim Droske
- Perspectives: Oral arguments at high court stir lively debates
- Quandaries & Quagmires: Advance waivers: Lessons from Paul Hastings vs. Coca Cola
- Perspectives: Recent cellphone ruling recalls high court cases
