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Reps. Kevin Hern and Mike Johnson, both of whom had lost to Emmer in a closed-door party vote earlier in the day, declared that they were relaunching their bids for the speaker's gavel after Emmer dropped out.
Emmer, who currently serves as the No. 3 Republican in the House, won the nomination in a fifth round of voting, lawmakers said.
Addison Messer, 6, was diagnosed with vitamin K embryopathy and has already had more than a dozen spinal surgeries. Her family needs a new van to accommodate a larger wheelchair.
The CentraCare Foundation has kicked off a $50 million community philanthropy campaign to support the endeavor.
The CentraCare Foundation has kicked off a $50 million community philanthropy campaign to support the endeavor.