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U seeks state help with tuition shortfall, potential merger fallout
The University of Minnesota is calling on the Legislature to help it offset a tuition shortfall and potentially buy health facilities it currently operates with Fairview Health Services ahead of a proposed merger with Sanford Health.
Promising end to gridlock, DFL leaders agree on budget outline
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders agreed on the broad parameters of how legislative committees would spend tens of billions on health care, education, public safety and more. Now lawmakers will map out the specifics of a two-year budget.
City of St. Paul, unions reach tentative deal to avert strike
The city of St. Paul said Tuesday it has reached a tentative contract deal with three unions representing nearly 300 city workers, averting a potential strike.