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Clashes over taxes, Walz's powers stymie budget talks
The money Minnesota is anticipating from the federal government is a "huge wild card" in the next budget, Senate Minority Leader Susan Kent said.
Schools step up virus testing, despite some parent pushback
At least 178 schools or districts have requested free COVID test kits from the state. Some parents oppose the approach, though, arguing that identification of mild or asymptomatic infections results in more quarantines and school disruptions.
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Saying goodbye to Roller Garden: 'There is such a strong connection that forms here'
St. Louis Park's longtime Roller Garden skating rink will close on Saturday, May 8th, after 52 years in business, in part, due to the effects of the pandemic.
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