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    May 4, 2018
    This is a typical scene during end-of-session negotations. Here, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton looks at state Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka of Nisswa on May 5, 2017, after they and other legislative leaders met to discuss the state budget. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Capitol Chatter: Let the legislative talks begin
    ST. PAUL — About two weeks remain in the 2018 legislative session, so it is time for the work to begin. At least it is time for the final...
    news/government-and-politicsMay 4, 2018 - 3:05pm
    April 30, 2018
    Richard Painter, professor and cable news commentator, announces on Monday, April 30, 2018, that he is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat. He faces U.S. Sen. Tina Smith in the Aug. 14 primary election. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Ex-Bush aide, TV commentator Painter in Senate race
    ST. PAUL—A Minnesotan who national television cable news viewers know as a strong President Donald Trump critic is running as a Democrat...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 30, 2018 - 12:34pm
    February 2, 2018
    U.S. Sen. Tina Smith delivers the weekly Democratic address, released on Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. She mostly responded to things President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union Speech a few days earlier. Photo taken from Senate Democdratic video
    Newly sworn-in Minn. senator says Democrats willing to work 'in good faith' with Trump
    ST. PAUL—U.S. Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota delivered the national Democratic weekly address one day short of a month in office. The senator...
    news/government-and-politicsFebruary 2, 2018 - 1:15pm
    January 18, 2018
    Hastings native seeks to unseat Smith
    A second Republican is running for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by DFLer Tina Smith. Bob Anderson, a dental technician from Hastings,...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 18, 2018 - 9:53am
    January 3, 2018
    The story behind new Minn. US Sen. Smith's inaugural Bible
    WASHINGTON, D.C.—When Minnesota's newest U.S. senator, Tina Smith, took the oath of office Wednesday, she laid her hand across a thick, old Holy Bible — a Heilige Bibel actually — held together by a black ribbon. And yes, Smith said, it is literally held together...
    newsJanuary 3, 2018 - 9:11pm
    Vice President Mike Pence reenacts the oath of office he earlier Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, gave to Tina Smith. Holding the family Bible is her husband, Archie, and their sons and wives are with them. Right of Pence is U.S. Sen Amy Klobuchar, with former Vice President Walter Mondale next to her. Smith's father, Harlan Flint, is on the left. U.S. Senate photo
    Smith becomes Minnesota U.S. senator
    WASHINGTON — Tina Smith raised her right hand and swore to uphold the U.S. Constitution, replacing Minnesota U.S. Sen. Al Franken after...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 3, 2018 - 5:11pm
    January 2, 2018
    Then-U.S. Sen. Al Franken listens to a question from Minnesota Farrmers Union President Doug Peterson Aug. 21, 2014, at the Minnesota State Fair. He resigned from the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Smith set to be Minnesota’s next senator as Bachmann considers running
    WASHINGTON — Minnesota's best-known politician has resigned from the U.S. Senate while a well-known political celebrity considers running for...
    news/government-and-politicsJanuary 2, 2018 - 3:51pm
    December 13, 2017
    Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith tells reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, that she will run for U.S. Senate after her nearly year-long appointment ends next year. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    'No one I trust more' than Lt. Gov. Smith in U.S.Senate, Dayton says
    ST. PAUL — Mrs. Smith is going to Washington. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith will replace U.S. Sen. Al Franken once he resigns after eight sexual...
    news/government-and-politicsDecember 13, 2017 - 4:53pm
    March 31, 2017
    Minnesota Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle listens to a question Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, as he helps introduced a transportation funding plan. (Forum News Service photo by Don Davis)
    State grants nearly $24 million to grow rural transit
    ST. PAUL — Bus services throughout greater Minnesota could add up to 100,000 service hours with extra funding from a new state grant. Lt....
    newsMarch 31, 2017 - 8:59am
    January 12, 2017
    Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith (left) talks with Cheryal Lee Hills, Region Five Development Commission executive director at a 2015 broadband panel discussion in Brainerd, Minn. FORUM NEWS SERVICE FILE PHOTO
    State grants $34 million to expand rural broadband in Minnesota
    ST. PAUL — A new round of state grants could extend broadband to thousands of businesses and households throughout areas of rural Minnesota...
    newsJanuary 12, 2017 - 10:30am
    January 6, 2017
    Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton explains on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, that he wants legislators to consider a bill providing $300 million in tax relief. (Forum News Service photo by Don Davis)
    MN governor revises, brings back tax bill that had $101 million mistake
    ST. PAUL—A tweaked 2016 tax proposal that never made it into law is back. Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton said on Thursday, Jan. 5, that his...
    newsJanuary 6, 2017 - 9:02am
    November 24, 2016
    As part of "Free Park Friday" Sibley State Park near New London will offer a free guided hike -- or snowshoe walk depending on trail conditions -- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving. (Forum News Service photo)
    Take a hike: Free admission Friday to all Minnesota State Parks
    NEW LONDON, Minn. — Need to burn those extra Thanksgiving dinner calories or take a break from Black Friday shopping? Well, take a hike....
    lifestyleNovember 24, 2016 - 10:00am
    November 2, 2016
    Hennepin County, Minn., deputies are supported by an armored car from Fargo on Oct. 27, 2016, at the Dakota Access Pipeline protest site on North Dakota Hwy. 1806 north of Cannon Ball. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor
    Minnesota deputies return home from North Dakota protest
    ST. PAUL—Minnesota deputy sheriffs are back home after aiding North Dakota law enforcement officials at an oil pipeline protest. While...
    newsNovember 2, 2016 - 10:00am
    October 19, 2016
    Lt. Gov. Smith discusses 'exciting' collaborations with Red Wing Ignite
    Lt. Gov. Tina Smith visited with Red Wing Ignite representatives and toured the building Thursday as part of her "87 Counties in 86 Days" tour,...
    newsOctober 19, 2016 - 11:37am
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