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    November 8, 2018
    House Democrats elected Rep. Melissa Hortman to the position of Minnesota House Speaker Thursday, Nov. 8, in St. Paul. Forum News Service photo
    Minnesota Democrats pick new House Speaker
    ST. PAUL -- Minnesota Democrats in the House of Representatives on Thursday night elected that chamber's next speaker and majority leader in...
    news/government-and-politicsNovember 8, 2018 - 11:01pm
    February 16, 2018
    Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk of Cook is center of attention as he answers a reporter's question during a Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, Forum News Service-sponsored pre-session briefing. From left are Bakk, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, Gov. Mark Dayton, House Speaker Kurt Daudt and House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman. David Oakes / Minnesota Senate photographer
    Minnesota lawmakers must pass own budget, but not much work mandatory
    ST. PAUL — The 2018 Minnesota Legislature opens at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20, and there are plenty of questions about what topics might be debated....
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 16, 2018 - 10:44am
    February 13, 2018
    Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt take a 'selfie' before the start of a question and answer session on the upcoming Legislative session at the Minnesota State Senate Building on Tuesday, Feb, 13, 2018. John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press
    Dayton, legislative leaders: We get along just fine, thanks
    ST. PAUL — It wasn't exactly a kumbaya moment, but Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton wrapping his arm around Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 13, 2018 - 6:46pm
    February 9, 2018
    Minnesota's political leaders do not always agree when they sit at the same table answering reporters' questions. Here, in a 2016 pre-session briefing, Gov. Mark Dayton, left, and House Speaker Kurt Daudt discuss a difference. They will be at the same table on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, previewing this year's legislative session. Zach Kayser / Forum News Service
    Gov. Dayton, legislative leaders to answer questions together
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota's governor and legislative leaders often communicate with each other by letter or by talking to the media. But a week...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 9, 2018 - 11:50am
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