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What you need to know about Minnesota's budget surplus

Minnesota lawmakers have even more money to work with after the state’s surplus ballooned to more than $9.25 billion, according to the Minnesota Management and Budget.

MPR News capitol reporter Brian Bakst joined host Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now for a look at where the money might go and how lawmakers will handle current issues like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and inflation.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.