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Franken sees a short-term deal to end budget crisis
The Democratic senator said he is open to finding more efficiencies in government entitlement programs.
Updated: December 14, 2012, - 10:56 PM
State faces a projected $1.1 billion shortfall
Bad budget news arrives even as Minnesota's economy is showing signs of improvement.
Updated: December 06, 2012, - 05:51 AM
Dayton aims to overhaul Minnesota's tax system
Property-tax relief will play a major role. First hurdle comes Wednesday.
Updated: December 01, 2012, - 10:01 PM
Anti-tax crusader gets ready for Minnesota's revenue debate
Grover Norquist's group starts Minnesota political-action fund.
Updated: November 27, 2012, - 07:16 AM
Hot Dish Politics: Same-sex marriage movement presses on
Same-sex marriage supporters in Minnesota and around the country already are trying to build momentum after historic wins in the recent election.
Updated: November 24, 2012, - 06:47 PM
Thanks for nuthin', this turkey gulps
Stopping short of a pardon, Gov. Dayton sided with the law and sent the bird back to the farm.
Updated: November 20, 2012, - 10:30 PM
Governor won't stand for Vikings stadium seat licenses
The team owners stood their ground on the issue, saying that seat licensing was included in the final agreement passed by the Legislature.
Updated: November 14, 2012, - 12:14 AM
Taking over state Legislature is a delicate task for DFL
Gov. Mark Dayton says he won't squander Minnesotans' vote of confidence in the upcoming session.
Updated: November 11, 2012, - 06:04 AM
Same-sex marriage ban defeated
Backers of the proposed marriage amendment to the Minnesota Constitution admitted defeat early Wednesday morning.
Updated: November 07, 2012, - 01:28 PM
Fights over marriage, voter ID go down to wire
Across Minnesota, volunteers and politicians are dug in for the final stretch before Election Day.
Updated: November 04, 2012, - 06:38 AM
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