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Republican lawmakers are turning up the heat on DFL state Auditor Rebecca Otto over legal bills.
Minnesota’s automatic excise tax increase on cigarettes would end under legislation being considered at the state Capitol.
Republicans add to their majority in the state House with a win in Chisago County.
Minnesota lawmakers are considering big changes in the way they put together the state budget.
Judge narrows, but doesn't throw out lawsuit by former Minnesota Lottery executive
The last contested seat in the Minnesota House will be decided today.
Racial equity audit highlights process gaps
Report calls for a bigger budget for the state Department of Human Rights and improvements in the way the state hires employees and awards contracts to minority-owned businesses.
Completion of Capitol restoration has Minnesota lawmakers looking to hum a new tune.