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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Six MN lawmakers form black caucus

Six MN lawmakers form black caucus

Six DFL legislators have formed a new caucus to work on issues related to Minnesota's black communities.
by Tim Pugmire

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University dazzles lawmakers with Paul Bunyan’s Axe

University dazzles lawmakers with Paul Bunyan’s Axe

A prized football trophy made its way to the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, giving lawmakers a chance to express their University of Minnesota pride.
by Brian Bakst

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Trouble with mail-in ballots could lead to law change

The special election for Senate District 11 has more than two dozen precincts where the only option is to vote by mail. But the short time frame of the race and the unusually cold weather delayed many of those ballots.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Walz poised to endorse Klobuchar if she runs

Walz poised to endorse Klobuchar if she runs

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Sen. Amy Klobuchar is a "solid, thoughtful leader" who would instantly get his backing should she run for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president.
by Brian Bakst

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Union, corporate dollars fueled Walz inaugural events

Union, corporate dollars fueled Walz inaugural events

Donors faced no state limits on how much they could donate to Gov. Tim Walz inauguration events. Three $50,000 contributions were part of the pot.
by Brian Bakst

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MN 2018 races: Spending by candidates, outside groups topped $57M

In nearly every race, DFL donors and candidates outpaced their Republican opponents in raising and spending campaign cash. The election saw Democrats sweep major state offices and take back control of the House.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Daily Digest: Special election Tuesday

Some Minnesota political stories in the news to get your Friday started.
by Mike Mulcahy

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