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State lawmakers trade barbs over MNsure rate woes
Minnesota lawmakers called Wednesday for a quick fix to the state’s troubled individual health insurance market, which is expected to see huge premium increases in January.
Minnesota television viewers are getting a taste of presidential race advertising, but it's too soon to put the state on the battleground map.
The candidates for vice president spent much of their debate speaking over each other and the moderator.
Bradly Howard Gerten of Burnsville, who was arrested and jailed after a weekend domestic assault, was formally charged Tuesday in Dakota County District Court.
Minnesota’s 2nd District Congressional candidates will not have a debate next week in front of a local business group, after Democrat Angie Craig decided not to participate.
Another top Republican leader distanced himself Tuesday from the Minnesota House candidate who was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault and strangulation.
The vice presidential debate tonight is likely to be more sedate than last week's presidential debate.
Senate GOP promotes plan to revise MNsure
Senate Republicans sketch plan for addressing health care costs if they claim a majority this fall.
The New York Times story about Donald Trump's taxes dominated the weekend's political news.
Sanders to swoop into Minnesota for Clinton
Sanders will hold two campus rallies on behalf of Clinton on Tuesday.