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In 2nd inaugural, Walz vows end to ‘era of gridlock’

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz plunged into a second term that promises to be distinct from his first, pledging that a DFL-led state government will adopt major changes to education, health care and climate policies. He also said the state’s residents will see progress after a recent stretch of tug-of-war politics at the Capitol. There is a $17.6 billion projected budget surplus to convert some of his promises into reality. This is a morning MPR News update, hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music by Gary Meister.