The DFL endorsement for the seat being vacated by Rep. Cy Thao will likely be determined at tomorrow's Senate District 65 convention. In a district dominated by Democrats, the endorsement will be a key factor in who ultimately prevails in the contest. But there could be a DFL primary.

Members of the House Labor and Consumer Protection Division this morning marked their last meeting of the biennium with cookies and milk.

Eight Minnesota legislative incumbents -- five DFLers and three Republicans -- are facing challenges from members of their own parties this year, not counting six incumbents who have said that they aren't seeking re-election and have fellow party members lining up to succeed them.

Thao's decision not to seek a fifth term representing House district 65A has set off something of a political frenzy in his central St. Paul district.

Minnesota state Rep. Cy Thao, DFL-St. Paul, doesn't intend to seek a fifth term in the House, according to a report today on Minnesota Public Radio.

Fifteen more Minnesotans have registered campaign committees with the state to run for the state Legislature this year -- and one has dropped out of a House race in the east metro.

State Rep. Cy Thao has been fined $3,000 and ordered to repay the state $1,721 for violating campaign finance rules.

State Rep. Cy Thao will face a challenger for the DFL endorsement. Jeremiah Ellis, who currently works for the St. Paul Public Schools, intends to run against the four-term St. Paul legislator.