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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Sen. Amy Klobuchar steps onto the debate stage with the leading candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination.
St. Paul reacts to a spate of deadly shootings; lawmakers consider legislation that would allow medically assisted suicides
The cost of Minnesota’s presidential primary is going up; ethanol producers feel a crunch
Film Board imposes stricter rules on TV, movie grants
The guidelines rewrite comes after “Snowbate” awards for Tonight Show and an Ilhan Omar documentary attracted criticism. Neither project would be eligible under the new system.
Walz chooses Lutheran Social Service exec to lead Human Services agency
Jodi Harpstead will replace Tony Lourey at the top of Human Services, a massive state department in turmoil amid staff turnover and questions over the handling of internal investigations of alleged fraud and misspending.
Price tag for Minnesota's 2020 presidential primary expected to rise
Secretary of State Simon said the March 3 primary is likely to cost several million dollars. He’s pushing local administrators to give him their best estimate now for pulling off the state’s first White House primary since 1992.