The Daily Digest
Good Morning from Duluth. The three candidates for governor will participate in a debate this morning from Duluth. The debate will air on MPR's Midday at noon barring any major technical problems.
Expect Republican Tom Emmer's tax cut plan to be a major focus. Emmer outlined a plan that includes roughly $600 million in tax cuts to spur economic development in the state. The key question is how he'll pay for it considering it would add to the $5.8 billion projected budget deficit.
On Friday, the three candidates engaged in a lively debate at the Minnesota State Fair. You can listen to it here.
Emmer also acknowledged his son's "mistake." Tripp Emmer was arrested for underage drinking earlier this year.
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President Obama will visit Minnesota in the coming weeks.
Race for Congress
The PoliGraph says Democrat Tarryl Clark is right on GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann's bridge claim.
Bachmann is also giving money to the Republicans in Minnesota who are running for Congress.
Congress
President Obama outlined an ambitious transportation package to bolster the economy. Critics say it will add to the federal budget deficit. President Obama says it will pay for itself. DFL Rep. Jim Oberstar, who chairs the House Transportation Committee will be a major player if the bill gains traction.
Obama is also calling for more tax breaks for businesses.
School districts across Minnesota are trying to determine how to spend federal funds.
Under the Dome
The MN Chamber wants Gov. Pawlenty to take the federal FMAP funds.
Negotiators for the Duluth nurses return to the table today.
A former Assistant Commissioner at the Department of Education, and a one time political adviser to Gov. Pawlenty, is the focus of an Ethics inquiry.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty is headed to Asia this week.