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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Gov. Mark Dayton is traveling to Croatia this week to celebrate the 20-year relationship between that country and the Minnesota National Guard.
Some items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
The state's top campaign finance regulator has been tapped for a judgeship in Hennepin County court, and the board that watches over election spending is short of members.
Lots of big stories in the news to consider this Friday.
The state auditor contends Minnesota lawmakers overstepped their authority by allowing counties to bypass her office and hire private accounting firms to conduct financial audits.
Some items in the news worth a look this Thursday morning.
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is offering to roll back some of his requirements for a special session, if it helps to reach a deal with House Republicans.
Bonding impasse puts security upgrades on hold
Minnesota lawmakers’ failure to resolve a bonding bill this year has put in limbo a $26.2 million plan to upgrade physical security in the State Capitol complex.
Some items in the news as you begin your Tuesday.