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 reports that businesses across rural Minnesota are concerned about the changes to the Market Value Homestead Credit.  The change could result in dramatic tax increases for some business owners.

You can read more about the business tax shift 

: An awful lot of GOP lawmakers are sending out e-mail to constituents explaining the change - a clear sign that they're hearing criticism about it.

 takes a look at Reform 2.0 - an effort by GOP legislators to get ideas for the next legislation.  Critics say it's their way of getting affirmation for a partisan agenda instead of addressing the needs of the state.

Gov. Dayton was in Washington D.C. on Thursday.  He spoke to SuperCommittee members in Washington D.C. on Thursday.  He and other Democratic governors urged the committee to 

 Gov. Dayton as an "Advocate of the year."

 the Governor's Pheasant Opener tomorrow in Montevideo.

 says the Vikings face bigger obstacles than the stadium report.

The Star Tribune says the prospects of a special session are an "

 says more than two other communities have contacted the Vikings about moving the team to another state.

 for what he characterized as a "reckless plot."

 Obama on the jobs bill during a recent telephone conversation.

 says the Super Committees silence may be a sign of progress.

 against the EPA.  GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen, DFL Rep. Collin Peterson and DFL Rep. Betty McCollum are mentioned.

 reports that Klobuchar and Paulsen are pushing bills that would allow medical device companies to get their products to market.  GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen is also mentioned.

 from a trip to Aghanistan.  He was on a fact-finding trip on how concussions are being treated.

Democrats Jeff Hayden and Chris Eaton are leading their opponents in the 

. Special elections are held on Tuesday for the Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park/Brooklyn Center districts.

 in the third quarter.  She has $235k in the bank.

The DFL candidates in the 8th will participate in a 

Bob Vander Plaats, with the Iowa Family Leader, told 

 that GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann could be poised to make a comeback.  He said conservatives disappointed in Rick Perry are giving Bachmann a second look.

 takes a look at Bachmann's years at Oral Roberts.

 at Ron Paul's St. Cloud event.  No word on whether he's endorsing Paul.

: Mitt Romney's campaign sent out a fundraising e-mail last night that said Norm Coleman will co-host a Twin Cities fundraiser for Romney in November.  Tim Pawlenty said earlier this week that he was the other co-host.

 says Romney is quietly working for an Iowa Caucus surprise.

 says there is a path to victory for Herman Cain.

The Daily Digest (Reform 2.0, Is a stadium special session likely? Will Iowans give Bachmann a second look?

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