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Some items in the news this Thursday morning.
News items worth considering this Wednesday.
Rep. Atkins won’t seek re-election, eyes Dakota Co. post
State Rep. Joe Atkins, a legislative veteran who helped create MNsure, said he's interested in an office without partisan labels and that questions about his leadership of a local foundation played no role in his decision.
Gov. Mark Dayton has decided to deliver his annual speech at the University of Minnesota.
Some items in the news to consider as you begin your Tuesday.
Former Sen. Coleman throws support to Jeb Bush
Minnesota's Norm Coleman says in a GOP field with many friends, the former Florida governor stands out.
Some stories in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
Gov. Mark Dayton knows when he'll give the speech but not where.
Dayton declares gas tax not so dead
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is trying to revive a proposed gas tax increase that he recently declared dead.