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Minnesota’s budget outlook shows a slight improvement according the latest report issued by the state's Management and Budget office.
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Minnesota’s budget outlook shows slight improvement according to a report from the Management and Budget office

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A coalition of 20 Minnesota mayors ask for financial relief after immigration crackdown in Minnesota
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A coalition of 20 Minnesota mayors ask for financial relief after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

"We are asking for fairness, justice, and resources to fix a crisis we didn't create," said the mayor of Hopkins
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Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth is balancing her legislative duties and a bid for the governor's office
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Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth is balancing her legislative duties and a bid for the governor's office

"I have no problem balancing it. I am fully focused on my role as Speaker," Demuth said on WCCO Radio
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A memorial is seen on the desk of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman in the House chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol on June 16, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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An emotional start to the 2026 Minnesota legislative session as lawmakers remember Melissa Hortman

Lawmakers need to pass a bonding bill but immigration enforcement and fraud issues will also be on the table
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Interior of the House Chambers at the Minnesota State Capitol Building in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Republicans and Democrats have differing priorities as 2026 legislative session begins Tuesday

Immigration enforcement and fraud are top-of-mind issues but lawmakers also need a bonding bill and tax bill
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Jensen drops out of governor's race, instead will campaign for state auditor

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Minnesota Caucus Night: Big turnout for the DFL and a tight, contentious race for the GOP endorsement for governor.
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Minnesota Caucus: Big turnout for the DFL, tight race for the GOP in governor's race, a showdown between Craig-Flanagan

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Caucus Night In Minnesota: Both parties expect a big turnout but there are security concerns as well
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Caucus Night In Minnesota: Both parties expect a big turnout but there are security concerns as well

"There's a high level of engagement, especially in Minnesota right now," says WCCO political analyst Blois Olson
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Chris Madel drops out of the race for governor, says he can't support "Republican retribution" in Minnesota
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Chris Madel drops out of the race for governor, says he can't support "Republican retribution" in Minnesota

"Operation Metro Surge has expanded far beyond its stated focus on true public safety threats," say Madel
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Minnesota lawmakers are already preparing for what looks to be a contentious legislative session on the heels of - or perhaps still ongoing - "Operation Metro Surge."
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Minnesota lawmakers are already preparing for what looks to be a contentious legislative session

House DFL Floor Leader Jamie Long says lawmakers won't be able to ignore the federal government's presence
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House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) blames Gov. Walz but deflects questions about ICE operations in Minnesota
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House Speaker Lisa Demuth (R) blames Gov. Walz but deflects questions about ICE operations in Minnesota

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) attends a news conference with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) following the weekly Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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All eyes now on U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar who is rumored to be gearing up for a run at governor

WCCO political analyst Blois Olson says Klobuchar did a lot of prep last year when Walz was still undecided
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Walz is exiting the 2026 gubernatorial race amid growing fraud scrutiny, dropping his bid for a third consecutive term. He stated he can’t balance a reelection campaign while defending the state against "cynics" and an ongoing fraud crisis.
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Narrowing the Field for 2026: Who is in and who might be in the race for governor with Walz dropping out

Biggest political name being bandied about is U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar who has not officially declared yet
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State Sen. Michelle Benson reacts at a news conference on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul to a report by the state's legislative auditor on combatting fraud in Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services implements funding freeze for Minnesota’s child care programs

Federal investigators are demanding an immediate audit of specific providers following allegations of more fraud
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Minnesota Republican House Speaker Lisa Demuth (Cold Spring) telling WCCO's Chad Hartman that Gov. Walz should either resign or drop out of the governor's race over what she calls the record fraud that has happened under his watch.
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House Speaker Lisa Demuth joins others in GOP calling for Gov. Walz to resign over fraud investigations

"As leader of this state and what he has allowed, he either needs to step down or announce he is not running"
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A surge in federal officers in Minnesota is focusing on alleged fraud at day care centers
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A surge in federal officers in Minnesota is focusing on alleged fraud at day care centers

House Speaker Lisa DeMuth asked the Walz administration to release fraud documents to lawmakers and media
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Former Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension superintendent Tim O'Malley is the state's new director of program integrity.
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Gov. Walz appoints Tim O'Malley as the state's new director of program integrity, charged with fraud prevention

"While I'm honored Gov. Walz asked me to assist in combating fraud here, know that I'm not here to serve him"
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