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Some stories in the news worth a read as you begin your Thursday.
Who will be rally in Duluth next week, money running out for as MNLARS fix, and some other items in the news.
The lawsuit seeks an emergency injunction to stop a 7 percent cut to programs that help placed disabled individuals in jobs scheduled to take effect July 1.
The endorsed Republican candidate for governor, Jeff Johnson, said he'll attend President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Minnesota and hopes to snag the president's backing in his race.
Report warns MNLARS repair money running out
State officials are expecting to ramp down repair work on MNLARS soon after failing to get needed funding.
If you needed another reminder it's a big political year in Minnesota, President Trump is coming to campaign.
A new state rule aimed at reducing groundwater contamination by farm fertilizers could be delayed by a legislative move made formal on Monday. 
DFLer Champion suspends race for Ellison’s seat
State Sen. Bobby Joe Champion says he's no longer running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District. He said he would campaign for another DFLer but didn't say which one.
Some DFL endorsed candidates have won the backing of Gov. Mark Dayton, whose criteria for dishing out support varies.