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With one week left in session, Minnesota lawmakers have reached a deal to spend the state’s historic surplus. MPR News reporter Brian Bakst joined host Chris Farrell to talk more about the agreement.
The plot to keep meatpacking plants open during COVID-19
Newly released documents reveal that the meatpacking industry’s callousness toward the health of its workers and its influence over the Trump administration were far greater than previously known.
Walz, legislative leaders reach deal on taxes and spending
Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders reached a broad deal on spending and taxes Monday morning. There’s a week left in the session to fill in the details.
Jensen wins GOP endorsement for governor
Scott Jensen, a family physician and former state senator, clinched the Republican endorsement for governor Saturday at the party’s state convention in Rochester.
State Republican convention picks candidates for AG, elections chief
After a slow start Friday morning, thousands of Minnesota Republicans meeting in Rochester selected candidates for attorney general and secretary of state before going into recess.