Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer but will finish the final two years of his term. Dayton ...
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Minnesota Gov. Dayton, 69, collapses during speech
Gov. Mark Dayton collapsed while delivering his State of the State speech on Monday, striking his head on a lectern. The 69-year-old Democrat appeared to ...
Read More »Sides prepare for 2nd round in sick-time suit
Injunction exempts businesses based outside of Minneapolis
Read More »House passes insurance premium relief, reform
Amendment allows insurers to sell policies without some federally mandated coverage
Read More »Capitol Retort: Insurance relief, Russian threat, Willie weed
Our review of issues in state and national news, with a rotating cast of political people in the know.
Read More »Judiciary seeks funds for two new district judges
The $1.7 million request would also pay for two new court reporters and two law clerks
Read More »Breaking the Ice: Scott Jensen brings medical, civic experience to Senate
He hopes to bring “expertise and common sense to the health care reform issue”
Read More »Anti-abortion Republicans stronger than ever
John Ashcroft stood in the place of Jeff Sessions the last time a new Republican administration came to power. Like Sessions, Ashcroft was a conservative ...
Read More »Pot industry exhales (a little) after session’s testimony
WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump appointed Jeff Sessions as attorney general, the cannabis industry let out a collective groan. This week the industry, which is ...
Read More »Senate OKs premium relief; House up next
‘Mystified’ Dayton threatens not to sign bill if reinsurance provisions remain
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