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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is bringing his 2016 presidential campaign to Minnesota next week for a speech on health care and to attend a local fundraiser.
Mille Lacs ‘working group’ quits working
The Republican co-chair of the group working on ways to help businesses around Lake Mille Lacs says Gov. Dayton doesn't have a clear plan and should not have announced his desire for a special session.
Franken joins Sen. Amy Klobuchar in supporting the deal designed to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons.
Former Gov. Jesse Ventura has added Donald Trump to the list of 2016 presidential candidates that he’s rooting for.
Minnesota’s lobbying disclosure laws have earned a middle-of-the pack grade of “C” from a national, nonprofit government watchdog group.
Walz called the deal “far from perfect,” but he said he believes it provides the best long-term solution for the region.