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Dayton officials seek up to $20 million for Mille Lacs
Some legislators studying the walleye drop-off on Lake Mille Lacs were skeptical of the need for a special session as the only way to approve aid for resort owners. And they had pointed questions for DNR officials.
Gov. Mark Dayton has chosen former House DFL Majority Leader Tony Sertich to serve on the board of the group overseeing construction of the new Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis.
A Department audit of Community Action of Minneapolis found misspending. Meanwhile, a Legislative Auditor's review found the Commerce Department acted appropriately in its oversight of the nonprofit.
The education committee chairs in the Minnesota House and Senate are planning to hold hearings on the state’s persistent achievement gap in schools, which was again highlighted in the latest round of statewide testing.