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Gov. Mark Dayton will make a personal case next month to get Minnesota more time to reach full compliance with the federal Real ID driver's license standard.
A roundup of regional political news.
Perez gives pep talk to local Democrats
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez tried to rally Minnesota Democrats Monday in South St. Paul.
State leaders gave approval to mineral leases that could put a long-sought iron ore production project back on track.
Second rating agency stands pat on state’s credit
Unlike Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings says there's no immediate concern that Minnesota will miss a debt payment on the Senate office building.
Some items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
MN lawmakers irked by Trump Cuba plan
Members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation criticized President Trump Friday for reimposing restrictions on business and travel in Cuba.
A four way race for a key endorsement in the race for St. Paul mayor.
Cool idea: Ice palace planners to go for record
An ice palace planned for the Capitol during the Super Bowl could be so tall that a special variance is required.
Rating agency warns dispute between Gov. Mark Dayton and the Legislature over House and Senate budgets could lead to state credit downgrade.