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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Money showers Minnesota U.S. House races

Campaigns are playing up the amounts they raised during the past few months, but what they've got left is a vital statistic at this stage.
by Brian Bakst

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State unveils new license designs ahead of Real ID

State unveils new license designs ahead of Real ID

Minnesota officials have released new designs for drivers licenses, months before another change for Real Id compliance gets underway.
by Tim Pugmire

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After pressure, Swanson supports gun control measures

DFL gubernatorial hopeful and Attorney General Lori Swanson came out Monday in support of several gun control measures, including “enhanced” background checks and red flag laws, which allow police to petition a judge to take weapons from people who are dangerous to themselves or others.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Daily Digest: Politics and immigration

Some political news you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Voter group presses Simon to release election data

Voter group presses Simon to release election data

The Minnesota Voters Alliance wants Secretary of State Steve Simon to follow a judge's order on the release of voting records.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Pawlenty unloads on Johnson

Pawlenty goes negative and some other political stories in the news.
by Mike Mulcahy

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GOP governor candidate Johnson calls for refugee halt

Immigration and refugee issues remain a focus of Republicans in the race for governor. Endorsed Republican Jeff Johnson calls for a resettlement halt. DFLer Erin Murphy says it's a "cynical campaign tactic."
by Brian Bakst

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State lawmaker facing DWI charges

State Representative Bob Loonan is facing charges for driving under the influence.
by Tim Pugmire

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Pawlenty pokes Johnson as GOP gov race heats up

In his first television ad, Tim Pawlenty goes after Jeff Johnson's record on taxes and spending. Until now, Pawlenty had all but ignored his foe.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Here come the ads

Some items in the news worth a read as you start your Thursday.
by Mike Mulcahy

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