Minnesota Now: May 11, 2026
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There's only one week left of this year's legislative session. And it's been one defined by a closely divided House and Senate. From fraud to gun control and immigration, we'll check in on what state lawmakers will be pushing for as the finish line nears.
The deficit facing Minneapolis Public Schools is shrinking after district leaders say they caught a budgeting error. We'll have more on what went awry.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration's Justice Department is challenging Minnesota's lawsuit against three major fossil fuel companies.
Plus, we'll meet Minnesota's first ever youth poet laureate — Sienna Lee of Moorhead.
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And get a rundown on the playoff runs for the Wolves, Wild and Frost!
Our Minnesota Music Minute was the official state song of Minnesota, “Hail! Minnesota,” and our Song of the Day was “Minnesota” by The Push Stars.
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