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Minnesota Republicans still buzzing about Cruz
Minnesota's delegation to Republican National Convention reacts to Ted Cruz's decision not to endorse Donald Trump.
Mike Pence tried to put things back together at the Republican National Convention after Ted Cruz riled it up.
At RNC, Daudt assesses Trump factor at home
Daudt says it's too soon to know how Trump _ or Clinton _ will affect Minnesota House races.
Welcomes, whispers greet ex-DFLer in GOP delegation
One of these delegates is not like the other: Former DFL Rep. Wenzel is part of Republican team in Cleveland.
With a potential special legislative session in the works for next month, one Republican legislator wants to use the occasion to make a statement.
A roundup of what happened on the first day of the RNC, and what Hillary Clinton had to say in Minneapolis.
As GOP convention opens, MN party leaders stress unity
With one or more Supreme Court picks awaiting the next president, "losing is not an alternative" for Republicans even if they aren't enthusiastic about their candidate, Minnesota U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer tells state delegates.
Mick Kelly of Minneapolis organized demonstrations at the past two RNCs in Tampa, Fla., and St. Paul. He said he expects his "Coalition to Stop Trump and March on the RNC" will attract thousands of peaceful demonstrators.