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Here's a look at the day's political news.
The lawmakers representing rural Minnesota and the suburbs say Rybak is the best candidate for the job.
Pawlenty targets Romney on health care
Pawlenty criticized the Massachusetts health model that his potential 2012 foe signed into law.
Only one of the five gubernatorial hopefuls in the Minnesota House voted for a bill that cuts $312 million in government spending.
There has been a lot of political chatter about a Wall Street Journal report citing Medtronic CEO Bill Hawkins saying the excise tax would lead to the loss of 1,000 jobs. Republicans, like GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann and GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen, say the tax will mean jobs losses in the industry and are pointing…
A look at the day's political news.
The Democratic candidate for governor will discuss "social justice and the intersection of faith and politics."
DFL activists think Tarryl Clark is best suited to beat Michele Bachmann in November.
Hackett criticizes Paulsen for spending nearly $414 thousand in taxpayer money on mass mailings and other communication.
Here's a look at this weekend's public policy shows.