The Daily Digest
Republican Tom Emmer and Tom Horner with the Independence Party will take part in an East Metro Chamber debate tonight. Democrat Mark Dayton won't attend because he's speaking to the St. Paul and Minneapolis Labor Federations.
The next debate featuring all three candidates will be on Friday. It will focus on education.
The three candidates focused on taxes and the state budget during a debate in Duluth. MPR and the Duluth News Tribune have stories.
You can listen to the full debate here.
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AP says the Revenue Department didn't do the number crunching of Emmer's tax cuts as he claimed. Instead the Revenue Commissioner analyzed it personally to verify the numbers.
The Star Tribune takes a look at the candidate's job creation plans.
The candidates also weigh the state's participation in the federal health care overhaul law.
MN Forward, a group funded by Minnesota's businesses, released an ad ripping Democrat Mark Dayton's tax plans.
Race for Congress
DFL Rep. Tim Walz is receiving a large number of contributions from Mayo Clinic employees.
DFL Rep. Tarryl Clark released a new ad that focuses on "Real Jims."
GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann released an ad focusing on Clark's tax record and the start of school.
CNN says Bachmann got a mixed reaction at the State Fair.
Under the Dome
Gov. Pawlenty, who has repeatedly ripped federal spending, decided to take $260 million in federal cash. Pawlenty's chief financial officer also announced the state will take several steps to keep the state with a positive cash flow. K12 schools, the U of M and MnSCU and corporate and sales tax refunds higher than $5,000 will be delayed.
Pawlenty for Prez Watch
Gov. Pawlenty and GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann will both appear on a 2012 straw ballot at The Values Voters Summit.