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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Reaching St. Paul was an expensive proposition for some candidates, whose own efforts were dwarfed by outside group spending. At least three races for seats in the Minnesota Legislature burst through the $1 million barrier in 2016.
While it's early, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman is off to a fundraising lead in the 2018 governor's race.
A nominee for the high court, a plan to upgrade state computers and an effort to stop local communities from enacting their own minimum wages.
Super Bowl booze bill makes committee debut as Minneapolis prepares to take big game torch.
President Trump defended his order on refugees and immigration as he faced a backlash against it.
About 125,000 Minnesotans will get rebates for health insurance premiums.
From electoral votes to tax returns, presidential race shadow still hangs over state lawmakers.
Premium relief bill nears finish line at MN Capitol
The House and Senate passed a compromise measure Thursday to provide health insurance premium relief, despite strong objections from some Democrats over policy provisions in the bill.
Governors' portraits will be reunited in Capitol after Historical Society ditches plan for partial display.