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State officials updated lawmakers Wednesday on their efforts to improve Minnesota's troubled system for investigating cases of elder abuse.
New MN.IT boss vows technology battle plan
Johanna Clyborne, a lawyer with a military background, is the new commissioner at the Minnesota IT Services. She says job one is tackling tech problems with the state's new vehicle registration system.
The governor's office said Dayton paid $6,000 of his own money for a seat at the game and will be in the stands with his sons. He's praying that a giant snowstorm does not hit Minnesota.
Some items in the news worth a look this morning.
State officials say a six-year extension of the Children's Health Insurance Program provides certainty to people receiving care and a pick-me-up for the state budget, too.
A quick way to catch up on some politics stories in the news.
Both Democratic senators opposed a short-term funding measure last week before the federal government shutdown. They voted for a new version, citing pledge to address immigration laws.
Some political stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Minnesota Senate building going solar this spring
Solar panels are being installed on the Senate building's roof and are expected to generate up to 12 percent of its electricity needs.
Sides lining up for fight over device repair bill
Broken tablet screen or lame cell phone battery? A new bill could make repairs more readily accessible. But device makers worry it could compromise security or expose design secrets.