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Some items in the news you may have missed over the past 24 hours.
DFL Sen. Metzen being treated for lung cancer
State Sen. Jim Metzen, DFL-South St. Paul, is undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic for a recurrence of lung cancer.
Some items in the news worth considering this Tuesday.
Howe enters race for Congress
John Howe told a group of tea party activists in Red Wing Monday night that he’s seeking the Republican endorsement for Congress.
Wisconsin Gov. Walker drops presidential bid
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is exiting the race for president with harsh words for Republican front-runner Donald Trump.
Some items in the news you may have missed over the weekend.
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is promising to give increased attention to economic disparities among racial groups in the state.
Embattled Columbia Heights school board member Grant Nichols is rejecting Gov. Mark Dayton’s suggestion that he step down after being linked to an offensive social media comment about Muslims.
Some items in the news as you begin your Friday.