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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

DFL Rep. Clark Johnson announces retirement

DFL Rep. Clark Johnson announces retirement

DFL Rep. Clark Johnson is the latest state lawmaker who will not seek re-election in November.
by Tim Pugmire

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Osmek drops bid for Minnesota governor

Sen. Dave Osmek says his campaign for governor wasn't gaining traction, so he's leaving the crowded race.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Franken departure splits Dems

A quick way to get caught up on five Minnesota political stories you may have missed over the weekend.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Back in Minnesota, Smith starts Senate sprint

Back in Minnesota, Smith starts Senate sprint

After being sworn in this week, DFL U.S. Sen. Tina Smith is setting off on the learning and campaigning juggle that will mark her next 10 months.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Is Mueller constructing obstruction case?

New worries for the White House as the 2016 Russian election interference probe spills into year two of Trump presidency.
by Brian Bakst

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MN senator: Heads need to roll over license system snafus

MN senator: Heads need to roll over license system snafus

A key Minnesota lawmaker says he might hold back additional money for the troubled MNLARS licensing system until people who've worked on it are replaced.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: No pay, no problem?

Political book clubs won't have trouble finding material by the sounds of it.
by Brian Bakst

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MN Supreme Court hears state auditor’s appeal

MN Supreme Court hears state auditor’s appeal

DFL State Auditor Rebecca Otto on Tuesday took her legal challenge of a 2015 law allowing county government officials to bypass her office and hire private accountants to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Succession dominoes start to fall

Musical chairs, Minnesota style: A lieutenant governor becomes a senator and a senator becomes lieutenant governor.
by Brian Bakst

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