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Minnesota Senate derails train to Duluth
State Senators voted Monday to prohibit further planning for a proposed passenger rail line between the Twin Cities and Duluth.
“Walter Mondale told the truth, he obeyed the law. He kept the peace. And he took risks. He led the way. He set a high bar. And time after time he kept passing it and raising it, passing it and raising it,” said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
 Lawmakers push into final three weeks of session
On the heels of a big agreement last week on refueling the unemployment trust fund and pandemic worker bonuses, top Capitol players are hoping to nail down other deals soon.