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The business group's PAC didn't like Dayton's support for income tax increases and mandates on employers.
Johnson: ‘I am not a tea party extremist’
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson is responding to his Democratic critics’ assertions that he is beholden to the tea party movement.
New Franken ad accuses McFadden of dodging taxes
McFadden camp says new Franken ad falsely claims McFadden's Lazard Middle Management has Bermuda HQ for tax reasons
Your daily roundup of the most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.
McFadden: East African community worried about ISIS
Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden met with leaders in Minneapolis' East African community.
State officials announced today that 8,023 Minnesotans have registered to vote or have updated their registrations through a new online system. The latest tally from the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State shows that 5,085 were registration updates and 2,938 were successful new voter registrations. Another 598 applications are currently being processed. “This tool…
Good morning! In Minnesota The Republican-endorsed candidate for Minnesota Supreme Court has filed a complaint against the state Republican Party and its leaders, accusing them of trying to push her out of the race. (MPR News) National Republican groups are spending nearly $1 million on ads in September to oust 8th District DFL Rep. Rick…
GOP-backed MacDonald files complaint against party
The Republican Party’s endorsed candidate for Minnesota Supreme Court has filed a complaint against the state Republican Party and its leaders.
Your morning roundup of the latest political news in Minnesota and beyond.
Mills ad plays off out-of-context clips
Mills jabs Nolan supporters for campaign ad in his newest TV spot