Walz's budget faces opposition

Battling the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and a projected state deficit, Gov. Tim Walz proposed a new two-year, $52.4 billion budget Tuesday that he said would help Minnesota dig out from both problems.

This is an MPR News morning update for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer.

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