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Mike Mulcahy

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Minnesota:

Democrats are worried their supporters will stay home in November. (AP via Star Tribune)

Billions of gallons of water are being pumped out of the ground in the north and east metro each year to try to stop pollution from spreading (MPR News)

In general, Democrats running for Congress have more campaign money than their Republican opponents. (Star Tribune)

DFL U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan cancelled a fundraiser after complaints about the featured guest. (MPR News)

Crime labs in the state will now have to be accredited. (MPR News)

Some new restrictions on gun ownership appear poised to pass at the state Capitol. (Star Tribune)

Washington:

Second District Democrats endorsed former state Rep. Mike Obermueller to run against U.S. Rep John Kline this fall. (Pioneer Press)

As Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker eyes 2016 questions persist about his tenure as Milwaukee County Executive. (New York Times)

Tea Party challenges to Republican incumbents seem to be fading. (AP via Star Tribune)

Meanwhile House Speaker John Boehner faces competition in his district. (AP via Pioneer Press)