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Brett Neely

The Daily Digest: MNsure open enrollment smooth so far

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In Minnesota

MNsure officials say the launch of their second open enrollment period is going smoothly so far. (MPR News)

One of Gov. Mark Dayton's legacies might be on the state's judicial branch. He's appointed 25 percent of all the sitting judges in Minnesota. (Star Tribune)

Transportation could be a major focus of the legislative session. (Post-Bulletin)

Steve Simon, the incoming Secretary of States, says early voting and June primaries are at the top of his agenda. (Star Tribune)

The Strib profiles Joyce Peppin, the incoming state House Majority Leader. (Star Tribune)

Minnesotans were subjected to more than $40 million of television and radio ads during the election that ended last week. The biggest spender: DFL Sen. Al Franken's re-election campaign. (Star Tribune)

National Politics

Another American hostage was killed by ISIS. (New York Times)

While they may have won big in midterm elections, some congressional Republicans are worried the party is on track to another government shutdown. (Politico)

The centrist and liberal wings of the Democratic Party are feuding after the party suffered heavy losses in the midterm elections. (New York Times)

In what might be his Sunday show debut in nearly six years in the U.S. Senate, DFL Sen. Al Franken said Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was "completely wrong" to compare net neutrality to the Affordable Care Act. (CNN)

Minnesota's newest member of Congress, 6th District Rep.-elect Tom Emmer, is keeping a low profile as he learns his way around Capitol Hill. (St. Cloud Times)

Emmer also says he wants to learn about the institution and its members so he can accomplish his goals. (MPR News)

Three of Minnesota’s five U.S. House Democrats have voted to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. (MPR News)

A prominent veterans group is backing 1st District Rep. Tim Walz's bid to become the top Democrat on the House Veterans Affairs Committee. (Star Tribune)