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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.
Breaking the Ice: Court administrator’s role has statewide reach
“It’s great to be working for the third branch of government."
Politics of the Past: ‘Grave doubts’ couldn’t stop hanging
Ann Bilansky executed in 1860 despite shaky murder case
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, ...
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, ...
Breaking the Ice: ‘Apolitical’ Shellito heads veterans department
“The mission is solid, important, and I’ve got a great team."
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.
In the Hopper: Short-lived win, going to pot, nonprofit statute
Three Democrats offer bills to legalize recreational marijuana in Minnesota
Breaking the Ice: Sen. Frentz prioritizes schools, bipartisanship
“I would love to be an agent for some better cooperation between metro and greater Minnesota"
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.
Lawyers gird themselves for battles over rights
Rally seen as evidence of increased activism
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