5 candidates file for Minnesota House special election on first day
The District 11B seat was vacated when former Minnesota Rep. Jason Rarick was sworn in to the State Senate Wednesday.

5 candidates file for Minnesota House special election on first day
The District 11B seat was vacated when former Minnesota Rep. Jason Rarick was sworn in to the State Senate Wednesday.
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McConnell says Trump will sign funding bill, declare a national emergency
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Exclusive one-on-one Washington interview with Senator Tina Smith
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Legislative committee OKs GOP tax cut bill
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AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s claims in his State of Union address
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Vos, Fitzgerald push for tolling to fund roads
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Walz discusses opioid crisis with drug company officials
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Mail-in Ballot voters still have options ahead of Tuesday’s Dist. 11 Election
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Former Burnett County teacher to attend State of the Union Address as Sen. Baldwin’s guest
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Unions, senator file 3rd lame-duck lawsuit in Wisconsin
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