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Franken and McFadden spar over student loan debt plan
Republican Mike McFadden's campaign spokesman says Franken should focus on the ISIS threat, not student loan debt.
Charioteer plucked from State Capitol roof
There was a dramatic ouster at the State Capitol today, but it had nothing to do with politics.
The House DFL also aims to reduce student debt for students who take high-demand jobs in rural areas.
Yachts and lobsters: candidates targeted for wealth
In Minnesota and across the country, Democrats use television attack ads to argue Republicans are too wealthy and too corporate for the average person.
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GOP governor hopeful Johnson replaces campaign chief
Republican Jeff Johnson announced a major shakeup in his campaign for governor by replacing his campaign manager with the former chief of staff to Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Minnesota recouped costs associated with the 2011 government shutdown.