One of the Republicans Running for Governor Drops OutOne of the Republicans Running for Governor Drops OutThe Republican state lawmaker also announced he would not be seeking re-election to the State House.Associated PressAssociated Press
Thissen Officially Launches Campaign for GovernorThissen Officially Launches Campaign for GovernorST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Longtime Rep. Paul Thissen joins an already crowded field of DFL candidates for governor.Associated PressAssociated Press
Former Teacher Union Chief Turned Lawmaker Has DiedFormer Teacher Union Chief Turned Lawmaker Has DiedMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former State Rep. Sandra Peterson, who helped guide the merger of Minnesota's two largest teachers' unions, has died. She was 79.Andy BrownellAndy Brownell
State Lawmaker Dies After Brief Battle With CancerState Lawmaker Dies After Brief Battle With CancerST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — State Rep. David Dill, who represented northeastern Minnesota, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 60 years old.Associated PressAssociated Press