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Mar 1, 2017

Capitol Retort: Protester bills, town hall heat, skyrockets in flight

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

Mar 1, 2017

Breaking the Ice: Court administrator’s role has statewide reach

“It’s great to be working for the third branch of government."

Feb 28, 2017

Bills seek more transparency for MnDOT projects

Project selection process at issue

Feb 28, 2017

Politics of the Past: ‘Grave doubts’ couldn’t stop hanging

Ann Bilansky executed in 1860 despite shaky murder case

Feb 28, 2017

Room to breathe, argue with Minnesota’s $1.65B surplus

Editor’s note: Welcome to Capitol Retort, our weekly review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of legal and political people in the know. Answers are edited for length and clarity. Any instances of agreement are accidental. Question 1: Two bills that increase penalties on protesters who block access to roads, ...

Feb 27, 2017

Minnesota Legislature votes to nix Sunday liquor sales ban

Editor’s note: Welcome to Capitol Retort, our weekly review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of legal and political people in the know. Answers are edited for length and clarity. Any instances of agreement are accidental. Question 1: Two bills that increase penalties on protesters who block access to roads, ...

Feb 27, 2017

Breaking the Ice: ‘Apolitical’ Shellito heads veterans department

“The mission is solid, important, and I’ve got a great team."

Feb 21, 2017

Capitol Retort: A ‘fine-tuned machine’; auditor’s fight; puppy leave

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

Feb 16, 2017

In the Hopper: Short-lived win, going to pot, nonprofit statute

Three Democrats offer bills to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota

Feb 16, 2017

Breaking the Ice: Sen. Frentz prioritizes schools, bipartisanship

“I would love to be an agent for some better cooperation between metro and greater Minnesota"

Feb 15, 2017

Capitol Retort: Travel ban; pass the dutchie; Twins win?

Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.

Feb 10, 2017

Lawyers gird themselves for battles over rights

Rally seen as evidence of increased activism

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