Daily Digest

Minnesota

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar stopped in Minnesota to promote the use of federal stimulus money on environmental projects.

State lawmakers get an update this week on the implementation of a hospital infection reporting law.

The state's updated list of struggling schools comes out tonight.

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Homeless people are speaking out against health care cuts.

St. Peter's mayor is taking on the added role of defending state aid to cities.

DC

Constituents are asking Congressman Tim Walz to hold a town hall meeting on health care reform.

Congressman James Oberstar likes New Hampshire's approach to federal stimulus projects.

Sen. Al Franken is still adjusting to his new job.

2010

Politico says some Democrats view Congresswoman Michele Bachmann as their number one enemy.

State Sen. Mike Jungbauer, R-East Bethel, officially launched his campaign for governor.

State Rep. Marty Seifert, R-Marshall, might stand out at the state fair.

State Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Delano, is running for governor as a political outsider.

2012

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has an ad hoc political organization.