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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

DFL lawmaker wants Mack and Kelly to apologize

Rep. Dan Schoen didn't file an ethics complaint but called on the GOP lawmakers to apologize for criticizing the officer who cited them for "making out" in a Dakota County park.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Daily Digest: surprisingly Friday

Some news items worth considering as you start your Friday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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DFLer Norton won’t run again for Minnesota House seat

DFLer Norton won’t run again for Minnesota House seat

State Rep. Kim Norton, DFL-Rochester, was the first Democrat elected to represent her district. She said she’s considering a possible run for mayor of Rochester in 2018.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Fish, parks and science

Some news items worth reading to start your Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Daily Digest: Take two on that apology

Some items in the news this Wednesday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota preparing for return of avian flu

The state's chief veterinarian told Minnesota lawmakers Tuesday that preparations are in place for an expected return of avian influenza this fall, when bird migrations begin and temperatures cool.
by Tim Pugmire

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Fairgoers back changes to pre-K, teacher seniority

Most who took the nonscientific House Public Information Services survey at the Minnesota State Fair back universal preschool and don't think new teachers should automatically be the first to go in layoffs.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: No apologies

Some items in the news you may have missed over the holiday weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Gerson grabs CD2 spotlight as others weigh options

Gerson grabs CD2 spotlight as others weigh options

Second District Republican candidate David Gerson is inviting supporters of retiring GOP Congressman John Kline to now join his campaign.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Rep. Kline to hang it up

Some items in the news to consider before you begin your holiday weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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