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Catharine Richert

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Welcome to the Daily Digest. Here's what's happening in politics.

Minnesota:

DFL Rep. Collin Peterson is running for office again. There was speculation that he wouldn't. (MPR News)

Expect the state Senate to release details of its tax cut proposal on Wednesday. (MPR News)

That's the day Gov. Mark Dayton wanted lawmakers to finish their work. But doesn't look like the Legislature will meet that deadline. (AP via Star Tribune)

Sen. Al Franken says he wants the federal government to provide more kids with free lunches at school. His Republican opponents say it's a state issue, not a federal one. (Star Tribune)

Teachers in the Anoka-Hennepin school district will vote on April 17 whether to strike. (MPR News)

A state Senate committee voted to undo changes to the gift ban bill. (AP via Pioneer Press)

Washington:

After the Crimea region voted to join Russia, President Barack Obama slapped sanctions on Russian officials. (USA Today)

Russia President Vladimir Putin declared Crimea an independent state. (NPR via MPR News)

Five million people have signed up for health care coverage through the new insurance exchanges. Open enrollment ends on March 31. (The Hill)

Federal heat aid may also protect low income earners from food stamp cuts. (MPR News)