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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Out go the fences, in come the guardrails at state Capitol

Out go the fences, in come the guardrails at state Capitol

New permanent, bronze guard rails will go up this month at the four main entrances to the Minnesota state Capitol. The upgrade is expected to cost $675,000.
by Brian Bakst

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‘Mute button’ days are numbered in MN House

‘Mute button’ days are numbered in MN House

The incoming DFL speaker of the Minnesota House says she will remove a microphone mute button installed by Republicans.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: New faces at the Capitol

Angie Craig plays a role in Nancy Pelosi's win Wednesday and other political items in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Walz transition panel begins its advisory work

Walz transition panel begins its advisory work

The advisory committee that Gov.-elect Tim Walz formed to help shape his administration met privately for the first time Monday to discuss staffing issues.
by Tim Pugmire

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Walz sees strong likelihood of Dayton cabinet holdovers

Tim Walz will take Minnesota's helm on Jan. 7. He has to fill out a senior leadership team in the weeks ahead.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton ends hospital stay in time for Thanksgiving

Dayton ends hospital stay in time for Thanksgiving

Gov. Mark Dayton is back in St. Paul after spending a month hospitalized following surgeries at the Mayo Clinic.
by Brian Bakst

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