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Twin Cities man in hot water over Twitter image of Obama in noose
When the president joined Twitter on Monday, he amassed a record-breaking number of followers -- and found the ugly side of Twitter, too.
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Minnesota State Auditor Rebecca Otto says hurried new bill would leave counties without an auditor
State Auditor Rebecca Otto, whose office audits 59 of 87 Minnesota counties among other responsibilities, said a technical glitch in the state government finance bill that passed in the final hours of the legislative session could leave those counties without any auditing.
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Dayton OKs 4 budget bills including higher ed, health and human services
Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday approved four budget bills, including higher education, health and human services.
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Activist Peggy Flanagan running for soon-to-be-vacant House seat
Progressive activist Peggy Flanagan announced Friday she will run for outgoing Rep. Ryan Winkler's seat in district 46A, which includes St. Louis Park and Golden Valley.
National
Sweeping trade bill passes key Senate vote
Klobuchar, Franken continue to oppose the measure; measure to stop debate and allow a final vote passes 62-38
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Rep. Keith Ellison to speak at mosque inauguration in Coon Rapids
The inauguration, open to the public, will be held Saturday.
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Dayton follows through on veto threat, rejecting education budget bill
Unsatisfied by the lack of money for universal prekindergarten and other priorities, Gov. Mark Dayton on Thursday formally rejected the education budget bill.
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Sen. Franken jumps on Cuba bandwagon, plans visit
Sen. Franken jumps on Cuba bandwagon, plans visit
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Sen. Tom Bakk sends out news release on proposed $7.2 million underground garage
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, has an alternative to his proposal for a $7.2 million underground parking garage for 30 spaces on the Capitol grounds, according to a news release today.
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Rep. Ryan Winkler resigns his seat over spouse's job relocation to Belgium
Calling it a "difficult decision," Winkler, the Golden Valley Democrat, said in a statement the move is an "incredible professional opportunity" for his wife, Jenny.
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Dayton blitzed with requests as special session approaches
Gov. Mark Dayton and House Speaker Kurt Daudt will begin negotiations over a special session on Tuesday, with the governor saying he hopes to convene the session by early June.
Politics
Judge suggests law change for uninsured snowmobile riders
Current classification leaves crash victims unable to collect.
Politics
Sen. Bakk wants underground garage for State Capitol
In Monday's final minutes, the Senate feverishly passed a bonding bill that included $7.2 million for the garage with 30 spaces.
National
U.S. House ag panel votes to repeal beef, pork, poultry labeling rules
The U.S. requirement to disclose country of origin ran afoul of the World Trade Organization.
National
Indictment hangs over Rick Perry's head as he prepares for presidential run
Ex-Texas governor faces charges of abuse of power.
Politics
Boaters will face less stringent invasive species laws
Minnesota boaters won't have to pass a 30-minute training course on aquatic invasive species (AIS) or put a decal on their boats to indicate they passed such a class.
Politics
Environmental groups, key House DFL member urge veto of environment bill
An umbrella group of more than two dozen environmental organizations, including Audubon Minnesota and Conservation Minnesota, has sent a letter to Gov. Mark Dayton objecting to more than a dozen provisions of the recently passed environment budget bill and urging him to veto it.
Politics
GOP not to blame for pending education bill veto, Daudt says
House Speaker Kurt Daudt said Wednesday that his caucus will push for larger increases on basic school funding formula, and that a pending veto is "not on Republicans."
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Dayton to make good on veto vow, call for special session
Dayton said he would veto $17 billion in education spending as soon as the bill lands on his desk and will call a special legislative session once he and House Republicans can settle the standoff.
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