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Minnesota's surprising surplus spurs talks on virus aid plan

by Steve Karnowski
| December 1, 2020 3:30 PM

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota is facing a surprising $641 million projected surplus in its current budget, which makes money available for a new coronavirus relief package, but officials cautioned Tuesday that the state is still facing a $1.3 billion shortfall for its next budget.

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