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Does state budget spell the end of Minnesota's honeymoon?
On Tuesday, DFL Gov. Tim Walz released his state budget proposal for the coming two years, and Republicans immediately voiced objections. In a tweet Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-Nisswa, called the plan, "One Expensive Minnesota" — a play on the governor's campaign pledge of "One Minnesota."
"To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Huckleberry Finn" are no longer on class reading lists in Duluth Public Schools because of concerns about language and relevance. Should they have a place in teaching about history and racism?
Former police chief talks about his new role as Minnesota's public safety commissioner
Former police chief and state senator John Harrington is now in a new role as the public safety commissioner. How does he plan to handle of all of these new responsibilities?
Amy Klobuchar: How she shaped her career to become a presidential candidate
On Sunday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for president in 2020. We took a look at her early career highlights and lowlights, qualities that could make her a standout candidate and also the recent Huffington Post article that accused her of being a difficult boss.
Alan Page: On life after losing his spouse, receiving the nation's highest civilian honor and race relations
Minnesota legend Alan Page had an expansive career from Pro Football Hall of Famer to former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and recent recipient of the Presidential Medal Freedom.