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 today. There are several Congressional and legislative races to watch.

In the Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, Republicans Mike Parry and Allen Quist are 

 to challenge DFL Rep. Tim Walz in November.

In Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, Democrats Tarryl Clark, Jeff Anderson and Rick Nolan are vying to challenge GOP Rep. Chip Cravaack in November. Rick Nolan's campaign is trying to 

On the legislative side, watch the GOP primaries in the 

, the DFL primaries in northeastern Minnesota and the DFL primary in Willmar.

 lawmakers who voted for the stadium bill.

Gov. Dayton will interview the four candidates for the Minnesota Supreme Court today.

 reports that the state of Minnesota has canceled health insurance coverage for 3,100 family members of state workers. The move came after an audit found that the individuals were not eligible for benefits. The savings, enacted in last year's budget deal, is expected to save the state $10 million.

GOP House Speaker Kurt Zellers isn't a fan on the state employee contract. He said a pay raise for state workers in this economic time period is "

A legislative committee will meet again on Thursday to discuss disaster aid for northeastern Minnesota. The 

 says Republicans want more information on the flood relief package.

 which is examining the price of public safety in rural Minnesota.

Michael Brodkorb, the fired Senate staffer who is suing the Senate for his dismissal, gets back into 

 up to $18 billion in crops this year and taxpayers might be on the hook for $10 billion of that.

 to tie Republicans to Paul Ryan's plans for Medicare.

Amendment that Would Ban Same-Sex Marriage

 Paul Ryan on the Farm Bill during a campaign event in Iowa.

Ryan adopted the traditional role of attack dog for a running mate and 

Obama hit the Iowa State Fair as well. He 

 on how he differs with Ryan on Medicare.

 in Orlando after reports surface that he canceled an appearance because of exhaustion.

A host for a Romney fundraiser in Florida is a 

 takes a look at Ryan's business connections.

 found that the Paul Ryan pick is less popular than the selections of Sarah Palin and Dick Cheney.

 takes a look at how Ryan impacts the electoral map (or doesn't).

 to bar people with less than three years of business experience would bar Ryan from taking office.

Romney went on Florida radio to say Ryan 

 the Cuban embargo even though he voted to lift it.

 finds that a Casino Mogul's Frontman in China Is Focus of Inquiries. Sheldon Adelson is a major backer of Mitt Romney.

The Daily Digest (Primary Day, 3,100 dependents cut from state benefits, Zellers blasts contracts)

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