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State economist Tom Stinson
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The economy continues to stagger, and Minnesota is not faring better than the rest of the country. State government is facing a record budget deficit, unemployment is hovering at 6 percent, and business stalwarts like Best Buy are cutting back.
State Economist Tom Stinson joins MPR's Gary Eichten to discuss the condition of Minnesota's economy, and prospects for the future.
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