Tax increases in Dayton, Horner budget plans; Emmer downplaying deficit

09/01/10, 03:00 AM

Both Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton and Independence Party candidate Tom Horner have suggested that tax increases are needed to balance the budget. But Republican Tom Emmer is downplaying the problem and is even suggesting the deficit doesn't really exist.

MPR News-Humphrey Institute poll: Dayton, Emmer deadlocked

08/31/10, 03:00 AM

A new MPR News/Humphrey Institute poll shows Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer running neck and neck in the 2010 race for governor.

Gov debate focuses on pay for public employees

08/26/10, 12:54 PM

Tom Emmer, Mark Dayton and Tom Horner debated compensation for public sector employees today at a debate in Golden Valley.