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Senate race gets $500K from former NYC Mayor Bloomberg
Franken challenger Mike McFadden says Franken is skirting rules that prevent his campaign from coordinating with super PACs. Franken's campaign says that's not true.
Cheat sheet: Minnesota House races to watch
Officials with both parties say the race for control of the House is a toss-up. Here's a look at some of the most hotly contested races.
The Minnesota Jobs Coalition stretches the truth in its ad against DFL Rep. Roger Erickson.
Secretary of state candidate suggests it was a political attack but offers no evidence.
Group blasts Dayton for not signing medical marijuana pledge
Medical marijuana advocates are letting voters know how Minnesota’s gubernatorial candidates view their issue, just five days before the election.
GOP defends its mailer on drunk driving law
The Republican Party of Minnesota is defending it use of a campaign mailer that been denounced by Minnesota House DFL leaders and anti-drunk driving advocates.
Your morning round up of the most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.
Safe driving advocates and Democrats are denouncing a Republican campaign mailing that criticizes Democrats for passing a law related to drunk driving.
The St. Paul branch of the NAACP has reversed course and will host an attorney general candidate forum this week after all.