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All three DFLers who represent outstate Minnesota supported the bill, which is likely to be vetoed by President Obama.
Dayton: House transportation plan ‘pure fantasy’
Gov. Mark Dayton sharply criticized state House Republicans Friday for putting forward a transportation proposal that Dayton says is living in “la la land.”
The fight over Sunday liquor sales will return to the Minnesota Legislature this year.
Paulsen tries again to repeal medical device tax
He's hoping the new balance of power on Capitol Hill will finally lead to an undoing of the tax.
Mark Phillips, a former Department of Employment and Economic Development commissioner, is the governor's choice to lead the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board.