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Democratic super PAC to attack Mills in CD 8 race
Republican Stewart Mills raised more money than U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan in the last quarter. Now outside groups are paying for attack ads against Mills.
A roundup of the day's political news.
DFL Gov. Mark Dayton earned $352,601 last year, according to the 2013 tax returns that he voluntarily released today. Dayton’s salary was $116,092. The rest of his income came from dividends of $73,062 and capital gains of $163,405. His total income was up about $9,300 from the previous year. Dayton is heir to his family’s department…
Zellers adds anti-tax pledge, TV ad to gov campaign
State Rep. Kurt Zellers, R-Maple Grove, is pledging to veto any tax increase if he’s elected governor.
Bachmann walks back presidential speculation
A day after report said she was interested in running, Bachmann says reporter missed the point.