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Danny Spewak

@dannyspewak

@KARE11 reporter covering Minnesota politics and the state capitol. Also, author with @RLPublisher, "From the Gridiron to the Battlefield" and "Cardinal Dreams"

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Inside the state capitol, people are stopping by a memorial today for Rep. Melissa Hortman, honoring her life and legacy as House Speaker and DFL caucus leader. KARE 11

Inside the state capitol, people are stopping by a memorial today for Rep. Melissa Hortman, honoring her life and legacy as House Speaker and DFL caucus leader. <a href="/kare11/">KARE 11</a>
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I had the privilege to witness Speaker Demuth and Speaker-Emerita Hortman’s exchange after special session. What it says about our ability to fight for our principles and still connect on a human level will stay with me forever.

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In one of her final interviews, Rep. Melissa Hortman expressed hope that 'people are starting to talk to each other again' kare11.com/article/news/l…

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In more than two decades of public service, Melissa Hortman left a lasting legacy on the state. Here's more on how she rose through the ranks of the House DFL to become Speaker of the House: kare11.com/article/news/l… via KARE 11

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The Minnesota House GOP reports that a message with a "threat of violence at the Capitol" was reported yesterday and that the person who made the threat has already been arrested. See statement below: @KARE11

The Minnesota House GOP reports that a message with a "threat of violence at the Capitol" was reported yesterday and that the person who made the threat has already been arrested. See statement below: @KARE11
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Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state at the Capitol tomorrow. Here's a look back at her life and legacy in politics: kare11.com/article/news/p… via @KARE11

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In federal court just now, Vance Boelter waived his right to a probable cause hearing and told the judge that "I'm looking forward to court and looking forward to the truth and facts about the 14th to come to the public and before you." @KARE11

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Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher wrote a letter raising concerns about the notification process after the targeted lawmaker shootings on June 14; state officials say the letter "does not accurately represent" the law enforcement response: kare11.com/article/news/l… via @KARE11

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Enjoyed talking with Chip Scoggins and Nellie Drew about the NCAA House settlement, paying college athletes, and the University of Minnesota's budget crunch: kare11.com/article/news/l… via KARE 11

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BREAKING: DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty on two felony counts. If she resigns or is expelled from the Senate, the chamber will return to a 33-33 tie until a special election can be held. @KARE11

BREAKING: DFL State Senator Nicole Mitchell has been found guilty on two felony counts. If she resigns or is expelled from the Senate, the chamber will return to a 33-33 tie until a special election can be held. @KARE11
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DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy says she is "relieved to see the end of Senator Mitchell’s trial" and that she expects Mitchell to follow through on promises to resign if found guilty.

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Thanks Denisha J. Thomas for letting our anchors use your Atlanta studios after the fire at @KARE11! We continue to broadcast today from alternate locations locally in Shoreview and in Atlanta: kare11.com/article/news/l…

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According to a criminal complaint, the man who accessed Senate Chambers late Friday night came into the capitol during regular business hours and used a wooden wedge to prop open a door, so that he could return later. He was undetected by security until 11:15 p.m. @KARE11

According to a criminal complaint, the man who accessed Senate Chambers late Friday night came into the capitol during regular business hours and used a wooden wedge to prop open a door, so that he could return later. He was undetected by security until 11:15 p.m. @KARE11
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KARE 11 Investigates: Minnesota moves to shut down Housing Stabilization Services program amid widespread fraud. The state agency cuts payments to 77 companies following months-long KARE 11 Investigation kare11.com/mobile/article…

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With so many entries and no metal detectors, the Minnesota State Capitol is an outlier compared to other states. But changes may be coming soon: kare11.com/article/news/l… via KARE 11

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In some of his first public comments since the assassination attempt on him June 14, Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman recorded a video for lawmakers at the NCSL summit in Boston today: "As an American, I do know this: We can't let the evil of the night win." @KARE11

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In race for Minneapolis mayor, DFL-endorsed and Democratic Socialist candidate Sen. Omar Fateh said his platform is about "addressing everyone's basic needs": kare11.com/article/news/p… KARE 11