Minnesota Now: May 16, 2024
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It was a late night at the Capitol as Minnesota lawmakers worked past midnight to pass bills in the final days of the session. MPR News senior politics reporter Dana Ferguson explains why tensions ran high on the house floor.
The college Class of 2024 has overcome a lot in their four years. We hear reflections from graduates.
A northern Minnesota school district is seeing pushback for banning a Native drum group performance at graduation. We hear from a tribal leader.
Plus, this weekend you can go behind the scenes of some of the most iconic and historic buildings in Minneapolis.
And it’s win or go home for the Timberwolves. We talk about what obstacles the team faces to keep their playoff run alive.
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