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Playing Politics podcast: New budget, same gridlock
Gov. Tim Walz's proposal was met with Republican reluctance. Hear the "Playing Politics" analysis from WCCO Radio's Chad Hartman and the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez and John Rash.
Gov. Tim Walz on Minnesota's future: 'The clock is ticking'
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with the Star Tribune's Patricia Lopez on the challenges facing Minnesota.
Why I'm obsessed with the Instant Pot's home-cooking magic
The popular small appliance has a fan base for a reason: It cooks many foods well.
It's prime time for the versatile egg
Whether it's spring brunch or Easter breakfast, the egg suits the season far beyond scrambled and poached.
Pawlenty's eager to veto DFL taxes
The Senate and House passed a plan that includes a $435 million tax increase, and there's the rub.
Republicans: Huckabee surges to a critical win
Mike Huckabee scored an impressive victory, capping one of the most remarkable come-from-nowhere triumphs in recent history.
Attorney Eric Magnuson is named new chief justice
The prominent appellate lawyer has led the judicial selection commission for Gov. Pawlenty. He will be the first person who is not a justice to take the top job in decades.
Pawlenty exhorts GOP to restore optimism of Reagan era
Speaking at the state party's convention, the governor said people deserve leaders "who are hopeful, optimistic, decent" and called upon Republicans to provide that leadership. Beforehand, he again demurred on talk of his vice presidential prospects.
Recount: Results certified, Franken up, but no senator yet
Al Franken's 225-vote lead was unanimously certified by the state Canvassing Board, but Norm Coleman's planned court challenge will keep Franken from taking his seat when the Senate convenes today.
Pawlenty tests out national message
Tim Pawlenty is on the road again, speaking to GOP groups as he tries to revitalize his party and his presidential prospects.