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Minnesota:

Gov. Mark Dayton is the target of a new ad about his stance on medical marijuana (MPR News)

A Supreme Court decision to eliminate caps on donations won't have much impact on Minnesota. (MPR News)

MPR asked the state's Washington delegation what they think about the decision. (MPR News)

The revenue department has sorted out changes to the tax code, so it's a good time to file your state taxes. (MPR News)

PoliGraph says a claim about the increase in government spending per person is right - based on one measure. (MPR News)

Dayton wants more money for state construction projects. (MPR News)

Minneapolis stands alone in its opposition to the southwest LRT route. (MPR News)

The convention this weekend could be key in the state House race between incumbent DFLer Phyllis Kahn and challenger Mohamud Noor. (Star Tribune)

Washington:

The Supreme Court voided individual contribution limits. (AP via MPR News)

The ruling means parties can raise more money and wealthy donors can write bigger checks. (The New York Times)

Democrats are capitalizing on the Republican budget in the 2014 midterms, including in the 2nd, 7th and 8th Minnesota congressional districts. (The Hill)