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A roundup of the latest political news from Minnesota and beyond.
House Republican Jenifer Loon of Eden Prairie will be getting a boost from a GOP-backed political fund.
Bachmann considers another presidential run
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann said Tuesday that she may consider taking another run at the presidency in 2016.
Franken declines MPR State Fair debate invitation
DFL U.S. Sen. Al Franken’s campaign has declined an MPR News invitation to debate his Republican and Independence Party opponents at the Minnesota State Fair.
A summary of the day's most important political stories in Minnesota and beyond.
Stomach surgery halts Johnson’s campaign for governor
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jeff Johnson underwent surgery after complaining of stomach pain. It's unclear how long he'll be laid up.
Good morning! Minnesota The Republican contenders for governor want big changes in MNsure. (MPR News) Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President David Olson has died. (MPR News) DFL state auditor candidate Matt Entenza is foregoing public campaign subsidies in his bid to oust incumbent DFL Auditor Rebecca Otto. (MPR News) Entenza’s campaign is criticizing Otto for hosting…
Best place for special session: Farmington?
A Republican state lawmaker from Farmington wants his city’s high school to play host to a one-day special session of the Minnesota Legislature, if and when one is called to approve a flood relief measure. With much of the state Capitol building under major reconstruction, Rep. Pat Garofalo said he thinks an alternative venue could…