The Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities will push this year for another increase in state aid, along with help for local infrastructure and child care.
Minnesota zoomed past tax collection estimates by about $350 million in January, boosting the chances for a budget surplus when a new economic report comes out at month's end.
It's the final State of the State address for Gov. Mark Dayton at the end of a long career of in public life. Last year, Dayton fainted during his big speech.