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Minnesota projected to have historic $7.7B budget surplus
Growth in income, consumer spending and corporate profits boosted state revenue.
Mansco Perry is retiring as executive director of Minnesota's investment board
Gov. Tim Walz called Perry "the most important person ... that a lot of people haven't heard about."
Minnesota leaders see 2022 as key year for infrastructure strides
With billions in federal money on the way and a construction funding package in the works, the state's needs will be at the forefront for legislators.
Minnesota Republicans revive debate over governor's emergency powers
Democrats are pushing back, citing the ongoing pandemic and concerns about any future crisis.
Minnesota to spend $36M on rent help, ERs, other pandemic demands
Landlords raised concerns with additional dollars to administer rent help.
Minnesota's economic forecast coming after higher-than-predicted tax collections
The state economist and budget officials will give an updated prediction on Dec. 7.
Gov. Tim Walz promotes Minnesota on trade mission to United Kingdom, Finland
The trade delegation is one of the first to visit the U.K. since COVID hit.
Minnesota evictions climb toward pre-pandemic levels as most renter protections lifted
Filings on pace to reach pre-COVID levels, but legal aid is available.
State welcomes Canadians as U.S. border crossings reopen
For the first time in nearly 20 months, fully vaccinated Canadians can enter the United States to shop, travel and see family, the start to a much-needed boost for Minnesota tourism.
Minn. Dems heed election's warning signs headed into the midterms
Even as Republicans cheered Minneapolis residents for voting down the policing amendment, they foreshadowed that the issue isn't going away.