The Daily Digest

The first post primary gubernatorial debate is scheduled for tonight. Republican Tom Emmer, Democrat Mark Dayton and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner will square off on TPT's Almanac.

It's the first of many debates that have already been scheduled.

Dayton called for an end to negative campaign ads but it's an unlikely request.

AP says Dayton and Emmer couldn't be farther apart ideologically.

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The former head of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve says there's no proof that Minnesota is losing jobs to South Dakota. The GOP is running ads with that claim as a reason to vote for Emmer.

Immigrant rights groups are protesting Target over the company's contribution to MN Forward.

AP says it's the latest protest by liberal groups.

Dayton says he would continue the Governor's deer hunting opener.

Race for Congress

Former Vice-President Walter Mondale campaigned for Democrat Tarryl Clark.

Race for the Legislature

A judge lifted a restraining order request against DFL Rep. Tom Anzelz.

Congress

President Obama will sign a $600 billion border security bill today.

The feds give five Minnesota colleges failing grades for financial strength.

DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for EPA exemptions for dairy farms from regulations that would require them to develop and implement prevention plans for milk spills.

DFL Sen. Al Franken visited Vikings training camp.

He also wants the Enbridge oil spill in Michigan to be investigated.

DFL Rep. Tim Walz will hold a town hall on veterans' issues.

Walz also said the third round of Medicare "doughnut hole" checks are in the mail.

GOP Rep. Erik Paulsen wants to require offenders who leave a state to pay delinquent penalty debt from any federal tax refund or credit they get from the IRS.

ABC News says civil servants and the benefits they receive are being targeted. GOP Rep. John Kline is mentioned.

The Hill picks up on the frustration that many House Democrats, including DFL Rep. Keith Ellison, have with White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. Ellison disputed reports that he called for Gibbs to resign.

GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann is scheduled to speak at the Value Voters Summit. The International Business Times says a person calling for no mosques to be built in the U.S. is also scheduled to speak at the event.

ABC News writes on whether the Tea Party label will hurt in the general election. Bachmann is mentioned.

The Washington Post says the U.S. Coast Guard is getting stretched too thin as a result of the oil spills. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar is mentioned.

Under the Dome

Some of the stat's worst performing schools are making AYP.

Gov. Pawlenty rejects the DNR's proposed lakefront development rules.

Pawlenty for Prez Watch

Gov. Pawlenty is in Luverne today.

During a trip to Iowa on Thursday, Pawlenty said voters should be allowed to toss judges if they disagree with their rulings. Pawlenty made the comments after a judge tossed a California ban on gay marriage.

Here's proof he's running for president. Pawlenty refused to say whether the Minnesota State Fair or the Iowa State Fair was better.