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Friday, April 21st Declared "Prince Day" Across Minnesota

  MINNESOTA -- Gov. Dayton has declared Friday as ``Prince Day'' across Minnesota to honor the legacy of the homegrown music legend. Prince died April 21st of last year of an accidental painkiller overdose. The proclamation coincides with memorial celebrations…

Andrew's Law Ready to be Signed by Gov. Burgum

BISMARCK, N.D. -- Lawmakers in Bismarck are rushing to finish up the session by making decisions on a number of bills. They have passed a measure that establishes protections for confidential drug informants. The action comes more than three years…

Member of Gov. Dayton's Cabinet Dies

  ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A member of Minnesota Governor Dayton's cabinet has died. Bureau of Mediation Services Commissioner Josh Tilsen passed away early this morning from complications of a staph infection. Tilsen's condition quickly worsened after he became ill…

Minnesota Lawmakers Focus on Possible Budget Compromises

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota lawmakers returned from a week-long break with their eyes on the budget. Their return marks the beginning of the rush to agree to a new, two-year budget that will likely exceed $45 billion. But Republicans…

Gov. Burgum Signs Medical Marijuana Law

  BISMARCK, N.D. -- Gov. Burgum has signed a comprehensive measure that regulates the state's voter-approved medical marijuana initiative. The Senate and the House earlier had gotten the needed two-thirds majority to amend the citizen initiative. The measure, called the…

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