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In veto, Dayton blames House GOP for 'insufficient' ed bill

Gov. Mark Dayton said he would veto the education bill and was angry when he said he was told that not a single House Republican would vote for half-d

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.

Republicans could oust more of governor's agency heads

Gov. Tim Walz, right, spoke with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka after the Minnesota state budget and economic forecast on Dec. 5, 2019.

The DFL governor is expected to call the fourth session of the summer on Friday, despite the possibility that Senate Republicans could use the occasion to vote out more members of his administration.

How to vote in the 2020 elections in Minnesota

Early voting at Martin Luther King Rec Center, 271 Mackubin St, Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Early voting in Minnesota began Sept. 18. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.

Hundreds of Minnesota nursing homes to receive rapid testing kits

The devices, also known as "point-of-care" tests, should help nursing homes move more quickly to treat infected residents and staffers, as well as isolate them sooner before they spread the virus to others.

Trump backers eye disenchanted Dems in greater Minnesota

While the president's poll numbers have dropped, some believe support for Trump's re-election has solidified in rural farming communities and in northern Minnesota, historically a DFL stronghold.

As cases surge, nursing home inspectors not routinely tested

State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said the agency intends to start testing staffers who visit long-term care facilities.

What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?

Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.