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Forecast shows possible surplus at end of current budget, little cushion for next budget

Gov. Tim Walz wants Minnesota lawmakers to temper expectations heading into next session to keep the state budget from moving into the red. A deficit could result if new spending gets too high in the upcoming session. 

That story and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Jacob Aloi. Music by Gary Meister.

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