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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Demmer to face Walz in November

From MPR’s Mark Zdechlik in Mankato: Republican party delegates in southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District Saturday endorsed State Rep. Randy Demmer to run against two-tier DFL Rep. Tim Walz. The endorsement came late Saturday afternoon in Mankato where 1st District Republicans held their convention at Minnesota State University. Demmer’s endorsement came after eight ballots. The…
by Mike Mulcahy

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Gaertner foregoing convention

Gaertner makes it clear she's headed to the primary.
by Tom Scheck

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Emmer to discuss vision on Monday

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Tom Emmer will outline his “vision for governing” at an event on Monday night. An invitation says the speech will “go beyond the talking points and press releases to discuss the principles Tom will use to make decisions as governor.” Emmer’s event will counter Marty Seifert’s claim that Seifert is the “policy…
by Tom Scheck

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Here's a look at this weekend's public policy shows...
by Tom Scheck

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Kelliher touts city government support

Kelliher touts city government support

Council presidents Lantry and Johnson endorse campaign.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton hits 87 counties in 87 days

Dayton discusses his plan for the economy, state government and tax increases.
by Tom Scheck

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Daschle to raise money for Entenza

The former Democratic Majority Leader will hold a fundraiser for Entenza.
by Tom Scheck

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Madore to challenge Powers in a primary

Madore says she'll run in a primary despite pledging to abide by the party endorsement.
by Tom Scheck

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Pawlenty’s PAC contributions by state

Pawlenty gets little in contributions from Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.
by Tom Scheck

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Busy day for DFL gov hopefuls

Three DFL hopefuls schedule news events a week before the DFL endorsing convention.
by Tom Scheck

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