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Because more Democrats checked a box on their their tax form,s, DFL candidates will get more in subsidies.
GOP mocks Senate building with butter sculpture
Minnesota Republicans took aim again today at the new Senate office building they oppose by unveiling a butter sculpture of the building at the State Fair.
Amid their own apologies, GOP leaders ask for one from Franken
The chair of the Minnesota Republican Party and two members of the Minnesota House are calling on DFL Sen. Al Franken to apologize for past writings and actions that Republican leaders say are offensive to women. They also want DFL Party Chair Ken Martin to denounce Franken. The news conference comes less than 24 hours…
The Republican Party's endorsed candidate for a Minnesota Supreme Court seat continues to cause headaches for the party.
Johnson continues to back MacDonald
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson says he’s standing by the party’s endorsed candidate for the Minnesota Supreme Court even as other party leaders distance themselves.
Klobuchar earns a blue ribbon on her claims about student debt and manufacturing jobs