The Daily Digest
Six gubernatorial candidates from the three major parties participated in a lively debate at FarmFest on Wednesday.
MPR, the Pi Press, Forum Communications, AP, PIM and the Star Tribune have stories.
You can listen to the full forum here.
Democrat Mark Dayton will be on MPR's Midday at 11.
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Democrat Margaret Anderson Kelliher kicks off her GOTV tour in St. Paul this morning and visits several parts of the state after that.
Democrat Matt Entenza campaigns in Bemidji and Duluth.
The PoliGraph says Entenza is wrong about Republican Tom Emmer's education record.
MPR's Morning Edition interviewed Independence Party candidate Rob Hahn.
The DFL Party sent out incorrect sample ballots to some voters. The ballots directed voters to the wrong polling place. Kelliher's campaign manager says she's not concerned.
Voter turnout is expected to be low at next week's primary.
Race for the Legislature
MPR takes a look at the race in Senate District 12 where GOP Sen. Paul Koering has a primary battle on his hands.
The Star Tribune takes a look at DFL Sen. Satveer Chaudhary's primary battle with former Rep. Barb Goodwin.
The Pi Press looks at the primary battle in the race to replace DFL Rep. Cy Thao.
Under the Dome
The Star Tribune says Chas Anderson, the former Assistant Commissioner at the Education Department, went from an employee to a consultant in three days. The state is investigating the contract, which was canceled.
A funding bill for the states clears a Senate hurdle. Minnesota would receive roughly $400 million.
Congress
A federal judge rejects a same sex marriage ban in California.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty speaks at FarmFest today.