U.S. Senate candidates Tina Smith and Jason Lewis debate

Having weathered the election, Minnesota's new governor and Minnesota's new legislators now have to govern.  The challenges for the new Legislature look  daunting.  The state is facing a big budget deficit, all the usual and unusual spending requests, and a firm promise from the new governor that he will veto anything that looks like a tax increase.  Midday discusses the situation with the new legislative leaders.

The task ahead

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