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The move to overturn a 1978 rule limiting sulfate discharge comes as the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency plans to go back to the drawing board.
Painter said Sen. Tina Smith should be doing more to oppose President Trump but that Smith is not the focus of his campaign.
Some political news stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Some quick questions and answers about what the Legislature is up to with about three weeks to go before the session must adjourn.
Mammoth budget bill moves through Minnesota Senate as House passes plan that addresses school safety needs.
Minnesota Senate tax chair Roger Chamberlain says the Senate tax bill will include a provision that automatically reduces tax rates if their are budget surpluses.
Some Minnesota political stories in the news to start your Wednesday.