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The Capitol Note: GOP governor candidates disagree on method to ditch MNsure
Republican candidates for governor are unified in disliking MNsure, but each candidate has taken a different tack in criticizing the exchange.
The rumble in Rochester: photos from GOP state convention 2014
PIM is posted up at the GOP state convention in Rochester this weekend, where state constitutional officer candidates have been chosen, but significant decisions on the endorsed candidate for U.S. Senate and the governor's office remain before delegates.
Zellers at GOP convention, headed toward primary
Former House Speaker Kurt Zellers, standing in the lobby of the Mayo Civic Center as GOP candidates and harried staffers swirled among delegates, affirmed that he's not seeking the GOP's endorsement for the governor's race.
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.
The Capitol Note: Poll finds Zellers leading among poorly known GOP gubernatorial field
Even among Republicans, 38 percent said they were unfamiliar with Zellers.
The Capitol Note: Lawmakers make progress on budget deal
Lawmakers must still come together on $54 million in education spending.
The Capitol Note: Campaign ads on statewide races have begun
Former Republican House Rep. Marty Seifert, who is still competing against a field of GOP contenders to take on Gov. Mark Dayton, will start running ads this week. Dayton Campaign Manager Katharine Tinucci said it's not time yet for the governor to run ads.
The Capitol Note: Dayton calls for unity in address to Minnesotans
In the final State of the State address of his first term, Gov. Mark Dayton called on lawmakers to come together despite differing political philosophies.
Dayton fundraising laps GOP gubernatorial field
The incumbent DFLer has five times the cash of his closest rivals.
Spring break is campaign time in greater Minnesota
DFLers hit swing districts to push accomplishments.
The Capitol Note: Senate minimum wage amendment plan moves forward
Gov. Mark Dayton added his voice to the chorus of opposition to the plan.
The Capitol Note: Budget surplus sets up tax cut debate
Bakk has said on multiple occasions that he would like to devote the surplus in part to enlarging the state’s budget reserve.
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