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In Minnesota

The Republican candidate for state auditor alleges that private e-mails between himself and a woman he had a relationship with while she was going through a divorce were released in an unauthorized fashion.  (Star Tribune)

With her trial for drunken driving fast approaching, GOP Supreme Court candidate Michelle MacDonald will ask to allow video cameras in the Hastings courtroom. (Pioneer Press)

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Opponents of the current plan to build the Southwest light rail line filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday. (MPR News)

Sen. Amy Klobuchar spoke about medical research funding at a Mayo Clinic conference. (Post Bulletin)

How social media is changing political campaigns in Minnesota. (MinnPost)

National Politics

House and Senate leadership have a similar reaction when it comes to the increasingly serious threat from ISIL in the Middle East: We’re not getting involved. (Politico)

A new poll shows public support for airstrikes in Iraq and Syria against ISIL. (Washington Post)

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said he would decide soon how the Obama administration can close some tax loopholes and reduce incentives for companies such as Medtronic that are merging with foreign firms in deals that will reduce their U.S. tax obligations. (Star Tribune)

A new profile of 8th Congressional District Republican candidate Stewart Mills calls him one of the most interesting candidates running this year. (National Journal)