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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.
TikTok puts eyes on Legislature as social media bills pile up
There was no snappy video or goofy dance to mark it, but TikTok lobbyists have formally arrived at Minnesota’s Capitol to keep an eye on lawmaker efforts to regulate social media platforms.
Crookston Rep. Deb Kiel recovering from stroke
Kiel said she experienced fatigue and dizziness while at the State Office Building Friday, which led her to seek medical care. Kiel returned home and is now resting, she said. She was released from the hospital on Saturday.
FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?
DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.