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It's a budgeting year in Minnesota. The governor and legislators will try to reach a deal by May 20 during the regular legislative session. 

But what goes in to baking, err, making a budget? 

Here's how the state government sets the new biennium budget:

Legislature Explained: How Minnesota's two-year budget is set

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Briana Bierschbach

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Jiwon Choi

Here's how state government sets the new biennium budget, with delicious visual aids.

Legislature explained: How building a budget is like baking a cake

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