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Rep. Kucinich switches to 'yes' on health care
President Barack Obama's much-challenged health care overhaul gained traction Wednesday as a liberal lawmaker became the first to switch his opposition and Catholic nuns declared their support in an unusual public break with the bishops.
Pawlenty slices public works projects
The governor used his power to cut $314 million from the $1 billion plan. Higher education and transit took the biggest hits.
Governor's unallotment battle lands in court
Justices had tough questions for both sides in dispute over governor's emergency budget-balancing power.
Your Voices, Doug Stone
Can the Democrats finally agree on health reform?
After a year of debate, protests, rallies pro and con, endless committee meetings, television ads, political calculations and presidential speeches, the House of Representatives is on the verge of passing major health care reform. Finally. More…
MN House panel votes no on porn-free hotel bill
A bill that would prohibit Minnesota government employees from staying in hotels with pay-per-view pornography has failed in a House committee.
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Editorial: State bonding bill successes, regrets
Timing is positive, but several worthwhile projects were axed.
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Photo op with Bachmann & Palin: $10,000; Minneapolis rally with them: free
The two Republican stars will be in Minnesota April 7
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Pawlenty: Minnesota not out of the woods yetGov. Tim Pawlenty responds to Minnesota's new deficit projection of $994 million for the rest of this budget cycle, down from the projected $1.2 billion.
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Pawlenty unveils deep cutsGov. Tim Pawlenty outlines how he wants to erase a $1.2 billion state budget deficit.
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Rep. Kline asks about Red Bull's backpayRep. John Kline, R-Minn., asked Defense Secretary Robert Gates when more than 2,500 Minn. National Guard soldiers will get $10 million in overtime pay.
Minnesotans protest war at the White HouseMinnesotans protest war at the White House
Mark Dayton makes announcementFormer U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton formally enters race for governor. Dayton made the announcement Wednesday at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Sarah Palin at MOAFans lined up to see Sarah Palin and get signed copies of her book 'Going Rogue' at the Mall of America Monday.
Kevin Diaz on TPT, Friday, Nov. 13Kevin Diaz appeared on Twin Cities Public Television's "Almanac" Friday, Nov. 13, discussing the latest on the health care debate -- and Minnesota's role in it.
