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Reporting on State Politics and Government

Franken wants probe of Apple’s streaming services
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken warns the tech giant's new music service may be harming consumers by limiting competition and driving up prices.
Dayton: No 2016 tax cut deal without more pre-K funding
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is warning legislators that he won’t sign a tax cut bill next year unless they also use the budget surplus to provide an “equitable” funding increase for early childhood education.
The party says it paid down its total debt by more than $300,000 in the first half of the year. There's $1.25 million left to go.
Gov. Mark Dayton says security issues at National Guard recruiting centers will be discussed during a meeting with other governors this week in Washington, DC.
Jesse Ventura backs Bernie Sanders for president
Ventura says he loves the "idea of somebody throwing a fly in the ointment."
Clinton, Sanders raise thousands in Minnesota
Minnesota makes for fertile fundraising ground for two top Democratic presidential candidates.