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Imagine the surprise of opening an email that's an invitation to meet with President Obama.
Republican presidential contender Tim Pawlenty says a spending deal that avoided a government shutdown should be rejected.
Lawmakers' fight over taxes and spending spilled out during a contentious committee hearing Wednesday that demonstrated the wide divide between Republicans and Democrats working to plug a $5 billion deficit in Minnesota's state budget.
A Republican senator from the Twin Cities area says he's against the state helping pay for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium.
Leading congressional Republicans renewed their vehement opposition to tax increases Wednesday, as President Barack Obama prepared to put forth his new prescription to combat slow growth and national indebtedness.
Former Democratic state lawmaker Mary Jo McGuire has won an open state Senate seat in a special election.
Gov. Mark Dayton reaches a milestone of sorts Tuesday. It's his 100th day in office.
A bill at the Capitol would make it illegal to go undercover and investigate puppy mills. Animal rights activists say the bill, which has been introduced in the House and Senate, would protect animal abuse and take away freedom of speech.
Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty may be running for president, but he's not ready to be official about it.
If a student returns to play too soon after suffering a concussion, there are growing concerns that it could cause permanent brain injury, even death. So, Minnesota lawmakers are talking about a concussion law for student athletes.
Former Minnesota gubernatorial candidate for the Republican Party, Tom Emmer, says the governor needs to get off the "tax the rich" bandwagon and work with the legislature.
New restrictions on abortion are advancing in the Minnesota Legislature.
Legislation that would reform Minnesota's "no fault" car insurance system is under consideration at the capitol. And the industry thinks the effort has traction this time around.
Making undercover videos of animal mistreatment would be illegal in Minnesota under bills pending in the state Legislature.
U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis is scheduled to visit a St. Paul manufacturing company later this week to highlight the department's efforts to provide workers with the skills they need for a green economy.
