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Debate over details in Amazon headquarters bid hasn't let up since Minnesota failed to make the cut. Dayton calls for greater transparency as a group involved with bid assesses what to release.
Malcolm gets second shot as MN health chief
Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday appointed Jan Malcolm to head the state health department for a second time and to fix its problems handling elder abuse complaints.
The endorsed Republican candidates won Monday in two special primaries needed to fill Minnesota legislative vacancies.
Some DFL candidates for attorney general are dropping out after incumbent Lori Swanson announced she will seek reelection rather than make a bid at governor.
Some Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Attorney General Lori Swanson's decision to seek another term has implications for that campaign and the governor's contest.
Nine candidates for governor speak at forum
Lots of candidates, no fireworks at Bloomington event.