The Daily Digest
Republican Tom Emmer pushed tax breaks for veterans at a town hall with veterans in Elk River. Emmer didn't specify how he's pay for the tax breaks in light of the current budget deficit but said it would be a priority if he's elected.
In St. Cloud, Emmer also favored shifting state power to cities and counties.
Democrat Matt Entenza released more detail about his budget plan.
Entenza also campaigned in southern Minnesota.
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Democrat Margaret Anderson Kelliher campaigned in northwestern Minnesota and promised support for a flood diversion plan.
Independence Party candidate Tom Horner campaigned in St. Cloud.
Want to know how much the special interests are spending on TV? MinnPost says KSTP and WCCO don't want you to know. KSTP's parent company, Hubbard Broadcasting, is giving to MN Forward, a group backing Emmer.
Race for Congress
GOP Rep. Michele Bachman says a GOP controlled Congress in 2011 would issue subpoenas and call hearings on the Obama Administration.
Republican Randy Demmer takes a pass on joining the Tea Party Caucus if he's elected.
DFL Sen. Al Franken is fundraising for Senate Democrats.
2012
Norm Coleman may challenge Michael Steele for RNC Chair.
Congress
President Obama signed a bill that extends unemployment benefits.
Senate Democrat dropped the energy bill that caps carbon.
A report says the FAA let Northwest Airlines avoid fines.
The Pentagon is under pressure to trim its massive budget.
A House panel will try former Ways and Means Chair Charlie Rangel.
Smart Politics takes a look at the Tea Party Caucus. GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is mentioned.
The Senate approves money to extend commuter rail service to St. Cloud. DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar is mentioned.
DFL Sen. Al Franken warns against weakening the recently passed health care overhaul law.
DFL Rep. Betty McCollum introduces legislation to expand the tax credit for renewable energy.
DFL Rep. Collin Peterson isn't happy that OMB is handling parts of the USDA's budget.
Economy
It appears the nation is still in a jobless recovery.
Several Minnesota companies report solid 2nd Quarter profits.
Nationally, home sales fall and jobless claims rise.
Under the Dome
The city of Minneapolis, the state of Minnesota and the federal government are working to clamp down on gun violence.
MnSCU appoints a committee to find a new chancellor.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty spent Thursday in Kuwait.