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3 hrs ago | Star Tribune

Minnesota politics shaped by grassroots involvement

At the State Capitol Governor Mark Dayton signed the gay marriage bill into law in front of several thousand supporters earlier this month.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Minnesota Government, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Gay/Lesbian, Wedding, Opinion

3 hrs ago | Star Tribune

Minnesota suffers under DFL-controlled legislature

Now that this year's legislative session - otherwise known as "DFLers gone wild" - is mercifully over, Minnesota's monopoly party can get to work planning its next assault on American tradition.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Opinion

7 hrs ago | Star Tribune

Dayton signs care workers unionization bill

With an insider's eye, Hot Dish tracks the tastiest bits of Minnesota's political scene and keep you up-to-date on those elected to serve you.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Mark Dayton, US Governors

12 hrs ago | Clover Herald

Saturday is Missing Children's Day in Minnesota

Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed Saturday as Missing Children's Day in Minnesota, part of a national effort to raise awareness about missing and exploited children.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Democrat, US News, US Governors, Mark Dayton

16 hrs ago | Star Tribune

New Minn. law allows more childhood abuse lawsuits

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Adults who suffered childhood sexual abuse and want to file lawsuits against both abusers and the institutions that employed them will have greater access to Minnesota's court system under a bill awaiting Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, St. Paul, MN, Minnesota, Mark Dayton, US Governors, St. Louis Park, MN

Fri May 24, 2013

Star Tribune

New Minnesota law is expected to quash scrap-metal crimes

Thieves across the west metro have targeted brass couplings on water pipes in parking garages to sell as scrap metal.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, St. Louis Park, MN, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Ramsey County, MN

Star Tribune

Legislation to allow heavier loads on N. Minnesota roads

With public attention focused on debates in the Capitol rotunda, a more select crowd filled a small conference room last week to fight over transportation legislation aimed at northern Minnesota.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Frazee, MN, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Detroit Lakes, MN

KSTP

Gov. Dayton Signs Final 51 Bills Into Law, Prompting New Battles

It was supposed to be a series of formalities. But when Gov. Mark Dayton put his signature on the final bills left on his desk on Friday, he may have started a few brand new battles.

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Related Topix: Mark Dayton, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, University of Minnesota

Star Tribune

A next-generation model for MinnesotaCare

For all the heated rhetoric about the Affordable Care Act being a rigid, top-down approach to health care, the 2010 federal health reform law in reality gives states abundant opportunities to innovate, and often the additional funding needed to make it happen.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Minnesota Government, Health Insurance, Health, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Opinion

The Washington Post

Riding high as polls continue to show he is a strong favorite to win reelection and one of the country's most popular governors, Christie's campaign has taken an aggressive early stance against underdog opponent and Democratic state Sen.

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Related Topix: 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, US News, Michael Capuano, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Jon Corzine, US Senate, US Governors

KEYC Television, Mankato, MN

Gov. Dayton Addresses Fourth Graders at Ceremony

St. Louis Park, MN - Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton addressed students in SaintLouis Park Friday morning.

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TwinCities

Xcel Energy Center dusts off fix-it wish list after Legislature frees up money for arena

Ripping up the seats at the Xcel Energy Center likely will be among the first orders of business for Minnesota Sports and Entertainment.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Mark Dayton, US Governors

CBS Local

Taconite tax will help pay for Iron Range schools

The 10 cent-a-ton tax increase was included in the state Legislature's final omnibus tax bill signed into law by Gov.

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Related Topix: Taconite, MN, Mark Dayton, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Offbeat

Q-Notes

Beyond the Carolinas: Minnesota legalizes marriage equality

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota became the 12th state to legalize marriage rights for same-sex couples when Gov.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Wedding, St. Paul, MN, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Gay/Lesbian

WDIO

Candidate for Governor: Scott Honour

Scott Honour stopped in Duluth on Thursday, to talk about why he wants to be governor of Minnesota.

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Related Topix: Duluth, MN, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Mound, MN, St. Paul, MN

Thu May 23, 2013

Wall Street Journal

States' Rift on Taxes Widens

Minnesota's move to raise $2.1 billion in new taxes, largely from the wealthy, to fund government programs puts it among a handful of states controlled by Democrats that are adopting more liberal fiscal policies at a time when many Republican-dominated statehouses are pushing to cut taxes.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Minnesota, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Deval Patrick, John Hickenlooper

KSTP

Memorial for Families in Lilydale Park Gravel Slide Tragedy

The school that lost two fourth-graders to a deadly gravel slide in a St. Paul park will hold a gathering in their honor.

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Related Topix: Mark Dayton, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, St. Louis Park, MN

TwinCities

Lilydale tragedy: Memorial ceremony planned Friday; fund for families established

Saying that "we are just heartbroken, I prayed all the way here and I will pray all the way home," Laurie Amos of St.

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Related Topix: St. Louis Park, MN, Mark Dayton, US Governors, US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Opinion

Workday Minnesota

Legislature approves historic worker rights legislation

After a debate that took nearly 10 hours over three legislative days, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved historic legislation Monday that extends collective-bargaining rights to family child-care providers and personal care attendants.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Mark Dayton, US Governors, St. Paul, MN

City Pages

Poll: Buying beers on Sunday is way more popular than DFL, MNGOP, or Mark Dayton

Today, Public Policy Polling released its end-of-session snapshot of the popularity of Minnesota's elected officials.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Mark Dayton, US Governors, Minnesota, Minnesota Government