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Catharine Richert

The Daily Digest: 2014 campaign kicks off

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Minnesota:

Putting on a united front in the face of a primary, endorsed Republicans held a press conference Monday where they aimed their criticism at DFLers. (MPR News)

After losing the endorsement to Mike McFadden on Saturday, Sen. Julianne Ortman officially bowed out of her campaign to run for U.S. Senate. (MPR News)

McFadden had a carefully organized plan to win the endorsement, but Michele Bachmann's surprise backing sure helped too.  (Star Tribune)

Meanwhile, DFL House members launched their 2014 campaign Monday. (MPR News)

Police were called to the governor's mansion Monday after white powder was found there. The substance was determined to be non-threatening. (MPR News)

As the result of new federal rules, Minnesota may need to reduce its carbon emissions by 40 percent. (MPR News)

Washington:

The Environmental Protection Agency will give states leeway on how to meet new federal carbon emissions rules. (The New York Times)

A political action committee dedicated to helping Democratic Senators has been raking in money from the very people it seeks to protect - incumbent U.S. senators. (Politico)

Several states will hold primaries today. Here are eight races to watch. (National Journal)