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Some Minnesota political stories in the news as you begin your Friday.
A Thursday roundup of political news.
DFL legislative pay raise claim takes another hit
DFL House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman isn't backing off a claim about legislative pay even though three media outlets have concluded it's not true.
An administrative law judge has ratified new rules covering the 2020 presidential primary that would make voting in that early election dependent on affirming agreement with a party.
Protests and partisan bickering mark opening of Kavanaugh confirmation hearings. Sen. Amy Klobuchar was among Democrats on Judiciary Committee calling for a delay to review newly released documents from the Supreme Court nominee's writings.
Dayton welcomes students on first day of new school year
Gov. Mark Dayton says he was disappointed by recent school test scores but believes his administration is doing everything it can to close achievement gaps.
Some of the best political reads from the long holiday weekend.
A Friday look at some Minnesota political stories in the news.
Smith and Housley campaign at the State Fair and some other Minnesota political stories in the news.