In veto, Dayton blames House GOP for 'insufficient' ed bill
Gov. Mark Dayton on Tuesday blamed the House GOP for a lack of agreement on universal preschool; GOP leaders say they compromised on school funds, early-learning programs
Daudt signs on with Scott Walker for President
Minnesota House Speaker Kurt Daudt endorsed Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker for president Thursday, and will be state chairman of his campaign.
Legislative auditor calls for shift in Minnesota's child-care fraud investigations
They are criminal probes, he said, and belong in the state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
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DHS inspector general placed on leave after state audit finds fraud in state's child care program
Pervasive questionable payments found in Minnesota's child-care assistance program.
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Audit: State child care program fraud not $100M but still troubling
Legislative auditor found no evidence that child-care money was funneled to terrorists, as was alleged in a TV news report.
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Stassen to Bachmann: A look back at Minnesota's past presidential candidates
A handful of home-grown politicians have run for the highest office in the land, but none have ever progressed to the Oval Office.
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Former NFL player, state senator, business leader Duane Benson dies
Through nearly four decades in public life, Benson was universally respected as smart, savvy and measured, with a mischievous sense of humor.
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'Our doors are open': Minnesota residents encouraged to visit State Capitol ... if they can navigate it
Unless you're a regular visitor to the statehouse, going to the sprawling complex in St. Paul can be confusing.
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Hennepin County to relocate Southdale misdemeanor, traffic court cases elsewhere
The Edina location will close for good starting Feb. 1 as the building is slated to be razed.
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Minnesota grants permit for Fargo-Moorhead flood control plan
The $2.75 billion plan would dramatically reduce the amount of land in the Fargo-Moorhead area that would be at risk during a major flood of the Red River.
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State faults Bemidji senior home in resident's fatal fall
GoldPine Home resident died from head injuries.
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Minnesota lawmakers, families of abuse victims renew push for elder care reform
The licensing of assisted-living facilities will be a top priority of consumer groups.
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Judge strikes down Dayton, Minn., ordinance restricting sex offender housing
Ruling says the law in Dayton, Minn., clashes with state law and public interest.
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St. Paul City Council's Bostrom to step down, opening East Side seat
Dan Bostrom announced his retirement at the close of Wednesday's meeting.
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Former U.S. ag secretary Bob Bergland dies at 90 in Roseau
Even when he was booed during speeches, the target of angry farmers in the late 1970s, Bob Bergland remained stoic — a Norwegian Minnesotan through…
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Charges: SUV driver who hit gate at governor's residence wanted to speak with Dayton
Charges say suspect, age 59, cited medical problems, wanted to speak with Dayton.
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Republicans puzzle over how to break Minn. losing streak
Central to the state GOP's effort will be fielding candidates who can appeal to both its rural base while winning back the suburban voters who propelled DFL gains in this week's midterm election.
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State's townships as a whole increased revenue, cut expenses in 2017
Outstanding debt was also down, report says.
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2018 Minnesota midterm election results
Results for key state races, the legislature, Congress' balance of power and local Minnesota municipal contests.
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600,000 Minnesotans have already voted. Here's what we're watching.
On the eve of Election Day, more than half a million Minnesotans have already turned in a ballot - including many young people who didn't vote in 2016.
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