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Pardon Board does ‘weighty’ work
“It’s a frightening responsibility because the stakes are so high for each person," Gov. Dayton said.
Environmental group wants state to dump PolyMet outside counsel
On Wednesday, Attorney General Lori Swanson formally appointed Crowell & Moring as special counsel to assist with potential lawsuits over PolyMet Mining Corporation’s proposed open pit mine near Hoyt Lakes.
Closed session yields no resolution on sex-offender program
The conference was meant to bring the parties together and seek common ground on potential remedies. Of those invited to participate, only Gov. Mark Dayton emerged with a detailed plan.
Tallying endorsements ahead of primary
Anti-tax and pro-gun organizations are most active among the groups staking their position on contested races.
AG candidate Dawkins: Why he’s running as a Green
The former DFL legislator has harsh words for incumbent Attorney General Lori Swanson.
The Capitol Note: Much work to do for MNsure before next enrollment cycle
Roughly two-thirds of critical MNsure systems aren't working or aren't there, according to the report, which laid out 73 features that should be functional in a successful exchange.
As usual, sex offender case swept up in politics
Attorney General Lori Swanson's opposition to the proposed release of Thomas Duvall from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) has drawn the embattled program into the political crosshairs once again.
DFL in Duluth: No news is good news
Democratic convention endorses Simon for SoS, avoids fireworks.
GOP chooses Gilbert and Newman for auditor, attorney general
Delegates in Rochester selected Sen. Scott Newman, R-Hutchinson, to compete for state attorney general and former Long Lake Mayor Randy Gilbert to run for state auditor in the first endorsements of the state party convention on Friday
The Capitol Note: Republicans head to Rochester to endorse governor, U.S. Senate candidates
Among U.S. Senate candidates, Sen. Julianne Ortman, R-Chanhassen, looks like the favorite to gain the party nod.
Session ’14 agenda: The fine print
Discussions about the repeal of new taxes, a bonding bill and a proposed increase to the state minimum wage seem destined to take center stage this spring.
Steve Simon holds fundraising lead in Secretary of State race
Simon's 2013 fundraising total was several times larger than both of his opposing candidates' total collections last year.
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