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Emmer, Kline seek more safety measures at military recruiting centers
While Emmer introduces bill for bullet proof glass at military recruiting centers, Walz calls for audits for Veterans Affairs health system
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Special legislative session likely as Gov. Mark Dayton seeks to address walleye shortage at Lake Mille Lacs
Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he expects to call a special legislative session for lawmakers to help businesses on Lake Mille Lacs that are struggling due to the decline of walleye fishing.
Politics
Michelle MacDonald not recommended for opening on Supreme Court
Michelle MacDonald was not one of the three candidates recommended for an opening on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Politics
Rep. Tom Emmer leads GOP effort in House to lift Cuba trade embargo
Trade embargo likely to end in Republican-controlled chamber.
Politics
Minnesota officials tout $650 million in HMO savings
New HMO contracts account for some savings, but could cost UCare jobs.
Politics
After raising Senate staffers' pay, Bakk talks issues, ties with Gov. Dayton
Majority leader addressed the media after a Senate committee approved pay raises for staffers of more than 6 percent over the next two years.
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Dayton may call special session to address walleye season crisis
Mille Lacs resorts and other area businesses could face tough times if the walleye season is cut short, as seems likely.
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Sen. Tom Bakk, Gov. Mark Dayton speaking today for first time in weeks
Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook, said he had a call scheduled today with Gov. Mark Dayton, their first communication since the Legislature finished business June 13.
Politics
Minnesota Senate approves raises for staff
The Senate Rules Committee, which manages the operations of the Senate, approved raises for staff of 3 percent this year and 3 percent next year, as well as a $1,500 lump sum payment this year.
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Local
Minnesota National Guard, other military personnel wouldn't need firearm permit under GOP proposal
Group of lawmakers wants Guard personnel to be able to carry concealed weapons without a permit.
Business
Cargill signs White House pledge to combat climate change
At White House, the company agreed to take action to help mitigate climate change.
Politics
Suspicious package found at state Capitol, prompting evacuation
A construction worker discovered a suspicious package at the Capitol, currently closed because of renovations. It turned out to be brick mortar and paper products, a spokesman later said.
National
John Kerry travels to Mideast then Southeast Asia next week
Secretary of State John Kerry travels to the Mideast next week and then Asia, including a stop in Vietnam.
Politics
GOP legislators want conceal-carry exemption for active duty military
A group of Republican state lawmakers say active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Minnesota National Guard should be exempt from the state's conceal-carry law.
Politics
Panel recommends 3 women as choices for state Supreme Court seat
The Commission on Judicial Selection has recommended two state appeals court judges and the Minneapolis city attorney for an upcoming vacancy on the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Music
Review: At Starkey gala, Katy Perry's short set fizzles
The "Firework" singer, the foundation's biggest headliner yet, brought big buzz, but she didn't ignite the crowd Sunday night in St. Paul.
Movies
Katy Perry shined brightest on the Starkey red carpet
In the pop queen, the Starkey Hearing Foundation gala nabbed one of its biggest stars to date.
Politics
Ellison says Trump can win GOP nod, points to Minn. electing Ventura governor
"You know, George, we had Jesse Ventura in Minnesota win the governorship," the representative from Minneapolis said.
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