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Some Minnesota political stories in the news to get your Thursday started.
The incoming DFL majority in the Minnesota House will propose a MinnesotaCare buy-in, paid family leave and gun safety as part of its initial batch of 10 bills for the 2019 legislative session.
MN House probe into Rep. Hamilton allegations inconclusive
The House released a summary of a $38,000 investigation Friday, nine months after the allegations first surfaced. The full investigation was not made public. 
State officials recently approved waivers that would allow for salary increases for 22 local government positions, and a state lawmakers is crying foul.
Walz names education, corrections agency heads
Gov.-elect Tim Walz picked Mary Cathryn Ricker to head the Education Department, Dennis Olson for higher education and Paul Schnell to head corrections.
Some Minnesota political stories in the news this Thursday.