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Minnesota lawmakers head for a short break, legislation continues to backlog in the House

A blue flag waves above the Capitol building
The redesigned Minnesota state flag flies above the State Capitol for the first time on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The flag-raising marked the end of a months-long process that saw a 13-member panel narrow down a handful of finalists from thousands of design submissions.
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The Minnesota legislature is in a political stalemate with a 67-67 tie in the House, leading to delayed and stalled bills. Bipartisan efforts have advanced with Office of Inspector General legislation, and both chambers passed a bill to remove Cesar Chavez's name from a holiday.

All Things Considered host Clay Master and the MPR News politics team recap a week in state politics.

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