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Capitol View®

Reporting on State Politics and Government

Bachmann on Senate run: ‘Should it be me?’

Bachmann on Senate run: ‘Should it be me?’

Bachmann would be an instant force in the race given her broad name recognition and a nearly $1.7 million campaign balance she still has control of from her days in Congress.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Buckle up! Action-packed 2018 is here

A year of new: First come the fresh-faced Twin Cities mayors, then a new senator and lieutenant governor (or two).
by Brian Bakst

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No special session over lieutenant governor swap

The upcoming shuffle that will put a Republican in the soon-vacant lieutenant governor's spot could knot up the Senate. An attempt to find a workaround fell flat.
by Brian Bakst

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Makeovers a week away for Minneapolis, St. Paul city halls

Makeovers a week away for Minneapolis, St. Paul city halls

Mayors-elect Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter III assume their new posts in Minneapolis and St. Paul next Tuesday. But events to mark the changeovers will stretch into the coming weeks.
by Brian Bakst

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Gazelka looking to avoid legal battle over Fischbach job

Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka says he's still trying to cut a deal to allow a Democrat, rather than Sen. Michelle Fischbach, to become the next lieutenant governor.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dayton wants affordable housing fix next year

Dayton wants affordable housing fix next year

Gov. Mark Dayton is setting up a task force to study Minnesota's affordable housing problems and recommend changes.
by Tim Pugmire

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Daily Digest: Franken sets a date to leave

Minnesota will get a new U.S. Senator in the first week of the new year.
by Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota is at serious risk of losing seat in Congress

Minnesota is at serious risk of losing seat in Congress

The 2017 population estimates aren't the final word in determining how many seats each state gets in Congress. But Minnesota has reason to sweat its current delegation size.
by Brian Bakst

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Daily Digest: Health commissioner resigns

Dr. Ed Ehlinger  resigned Monday as state Health Commissioner, after reports that the department mishandled allegations of abuse in senior care facilities.
by Mike Mulcahy

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