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Reporting on State Politics and Government

A few choice items in the news as you begin Friday.
Iron Range DFL Rep. Carly Melin won’t seek 4th term
State Rep. Carly Melin, DFL-Hibbing, announced today that she will not seek re-election to the Minnesota House in District 6A this fall.
Some items in the news this Thursday.
Minnesota Capitol gets new security K-9
The latest effort to enhance security in and around the state Capitol is a bomb-sniffing dog named “Matka.”
Some stories in the news worth considering this Wednesday.
Some news items to help get you started on a cold Tuesday.
DFL state senators moving into new offices
Legislators and staff began moving into the new Minnesota Senate Building this week, with work crews still doing touch ups on the $90 million project.
Some items in the news as you begin the work week.
Another Republican joins 2nd District race
Darlene Miller, the CEO of Permac Industries, a precision parts manufacturing company in Burnsville, announced her campaign Thursday.