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State Senate approves photo IDs for voters

The version approved by the Senate on a 36-30 vote was slightly different from one the House passed earlier this week. It is designed to give future legislators the freedom to use new technology for identification purposes.

Updated: March 23, 2012, - 10:58 PM

March 21: House approves placing photo ID on November ballot

The Senate is expected to hear the same bill in a final committee today and could hold a floor vote as early as Friday. Gov. Mark Dayton has no veto authority.

Updated: March 21, 2012, - 06:23 AM

Court fight inevitable for voter ID

Even if the Legislature approves the measure as a constitutional amendment, opponents vow to try and keep it off November ballot.

Updated: March 17, 2012, - 07:13 PM

'Right to work' battle pitched in Minnesota

Bill proposes amending state Constitution to ban mandatory union dues.

Updated: March 13, 2012, - 05:48 AM

DFLers push for photo ID alternative

GOP says plan is no substitute for constitutional amendment.

Updated: March 09, 2012, - 05:50 AM

Proponents of voter ID get their Exhibit A

Woman filled in absentee ballot for daughter per her wishes, then daughter voted at college, too.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 09:32 PM

Dayton vetoes gun bill, saying residents already have defense rights

Gov. Mark Dayton vetoed an explosive self-defense bill, saying the lives of police officers could be at risk if citizens are freer to use their guns when they feel threatened.

Updated: March 06, 2012, - 11:48 AM