Minnesota Now: Jan. 16, 2025
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Gov. Tim Walz unveils his proposal for the state’s two year budget amid a Capitol power struggle. An ugly opening to Minnesota’s legislative session and a campaign season that won’t end is fueling lawsuit after lawsuit.
The City of St. Paul is clearing a large homeless encampment near the Mississippi River. We learn what’s next for those being displaced.
And with many people spending this month sober, a doctor talks about the mental and physical benefits of Dry January and taking a break from alcohol.
Plus, a Double Dutch team from the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul is spreading joy through jump rope. We hear about their efforts to share the tradition with a new generation.
The Minnesota Music Minute was “Deserving” by AUTUMN and “Pride (In the Name of Love)” by U2 was the Song of the Day.
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