The Daily Digest: State conventions begin
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Welcome to the Daily Digest, where Tom Scheck and I will be reporting from Rochester all weekend from the Republican state convention.
Mark Zdechlik will be in Duluth, covering the DFL state convention.
Minnesota:
Here's a rundown of what's at stake at the conventions. (MPR News)
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The GOP candidates for governor are facing a name recognition battle. (KSTP)
There's a new GOP attorney general candidate. (MPR News)
The big story at the DFL convention will be a two-person endorsement contest for Secretary of State. (MPR News)
House Republicans say they can take back the House. (MPR News)
A House deputy minority leader faces a primary challenge. Jenifer Loon of Eden Prairie voted in favor of same-sex marriage, which her opponent says is one reason she decided to run. (MPR News)
Curious about the medical marijuana bill Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law this week? Here's what you need to know. (MPR News)
Washington:
The DCCC may spend up to $2.6 million this fall defending Reps. Rick Nolan and Collin Peterson. (MPR News)
One reason there are so many delays at VA hospitals is because there are too few doctors. (The New York Times)
The Democrat's strategy of going after the Koch brothers is having unintended consequences. (Washington Post)