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Gov. Dayton explains his five-point plan

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Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his speech
Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his first State of the State speech on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 in St. Paul, Minn.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson

In his first State of the State address, Gov. Mark Dayton lamented the state's fiscal condition but said he envisions a brighter future.

Dayton joins Midmorning to talk about how he plans to achieve that future, and what Minnesotans can expect from his forthcoming budget.

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Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his speech
Gov. Mark Dayton delivers his first State of the State speech on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 in St. Paul, Minn.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson