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Deadly-force gun bill passes again to full Minnesota Senate

A bill expanding the situations where citizens can use deadly force in their home is headed for a vote by the full Minnesota Senate.

By Associated Press , February 09, 2012

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Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, column: Dayton: Don’t let bad start ruin session

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, column: Dayton: Don’t let bad start ruin session Rumors abound that legislative leaders want to avoid controversial stadium votes this year for fear they would jeopardize some members’ reelections. If those rumors prove true, the result will be that thousands of Minnesotans needing jobs won’t get them so that some legislators can try to keep theirs. That would be a real shame.

By Mark Dayton , February 09, 2012

Legislative notebook: Stadium planners awaiting Ramsey County, Minneapolis

Minnesota legislators are in the third week of what many leaders say will be a 10-week legislative session, but plenty of questions remain about constructing a Minnesota Vikings stadium.

By Don Davis , February 08, 2012

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Minnesota Legislature sends Dayton civil legal changes

The Minnesota Legislature on Wednesday sent Gov. Mark Dayton a set of business-backed bills that change the way civil lawsuits are handled in the state. The Senate approved four bills in all, including one to reduce the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit from six years to four years after an incident in question occurs. The House passed the bills last week, meaning they land on Dayton's desk next.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

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Another lower turnout for Minnesota GOP caucus

The GOP says Tuesday's contest drew about 47,800 participants with about 95 percent of precincts reporting. Four years ago turnout was nearly 63,000 after all precincts were counted.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2012

Three Santorum wins send ‘loud and louder’ message

Three Santorum wins send ‘loud and louder’ message VIDEO: Bottom of article
Rick Santorum gained momentum in the Republican presidential race Tuesday with a convincing Minnesota precinct caucus victory. The former U.S. senator also won Missouri and Colorado contests.

By Don Davis , February 08, 2012

Phil Krinkie, St. Paul, column: Legislators must guard taxpayers’ ‘Blind Side

As legislators take the field in the political game of public financing for a new Vikings stadium, they need to remember whose team they are on. It’s time to take off the “New Jersey Billionaire” jersey and put on the “Minnesota Taxpayer” jersey.

By Phil Krinkie , February 07, 2012

East Grand Forks GOP caucus attracts first-time participants

East Grand Forks GOP caucus attracts first-time participants • 59 percent of local participants voted for Santorum
After months of presidential debates and campaign events across the country, East Grand Forks area Republicans got their chance to weigh in on the competitive GOP race Tuesday night.

By Ryan Johnson , February 07, 2012

Franken looks to improve courthouse security with new legislation

Sen. Al Franken is introducing legislation to make courthouses more secure. Franken, D-Minn., says the Local Courthouse Safety Act would provide courts with access to security training and give states authority to use existing grant money to improve security.

By Associated Press , February 07, 2012

Romney intensifies fight for social conservatives

Romney intensifies fight for social conservatives Underdogs Rick Santorum and Ron Paul made last-minute appeals for votes with visits, their latest of several in the past week. Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich also spent time in the state during the caucus run-up. In Romney's case, his campaign relied on phone calls, television ads and mail as the former Massachusetts governor campaigned in Colorado.

By Brian Bakst and Patrick Condon , February 07, 2012

2011 budget deal leaves disagreements

Minnesota lawmakers are moving forward early in their 2012 legislative session, hoping they do not need to revisit divisive budget decisions made last year while plugging a $5 billion deficit.

By Don Davis , February 07, 2012

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GOP candidates seek different gains with nominating caucus wins today

Republican presidential challenger Rick Santorum is hoping that his weeks of criticism of GOP front-runner Mitt Romney will pay off today when Colorado and Minnesota hold nominating caucuses. Romney, in turn, is looking to continue his winning streak after back-to-back victories in Florida and Nevada last week.

By Kasie Hunt and Philip Elliott , February 07, 2012

A look at Minnesota facts ahead of today's GOP caucus

A profile of Minnesota, site of a Republican presidential caucus today:

By Associated Press , February 07, 2012

In search of 1st GOP win, Ron Paul invests in Minnesota

In search of 1st GOP win, Ron Paul invests in Minnesota The Texas congressman spent the most time in Minnesota of any competitors ahead of today's voting and planned to see it through with a caucus-night party outside Minneapolis.

By Brian Bakst , February 07, 2012

Bernie Erickson, Fargo, letter: Tinkering threatens constitutions’ integrity

Modifying constitutions in response to flavor-of-the-month extremist points of view never is the answer.

By Bernie Erickson , February 05, 2012

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