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Budget forecast for Minnesota to be released Wednesday

State economic officials release a key budget forecast on Wednesday. The projection of either a surplus or deficit will provide lawmakers and the governor an idea of how to proceed when crafting a new two-year budget.

A Ramsey County judge heard arguments Tuesday in an election challenge that could alter a party tie in the Minnesota House next year. 

And the Minnesota Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether USA Powerlifting discriminated against a transgender woman when it refused to allow her to take part in women's competition in 2018.

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