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Leaders of the Minnesota House Democratic majority have unveiled a budget framework that's similar to Democratic Gov. Tim Walz's proposed budget but adds a tuition freeze for students at public colleges and universities.

Minnesota House Republicans have unveiled an extensive proposal to crack down on fraud in the state's Child Care Assistance Program and other public programs.

School leaders in southeast Minnesota hope voters will approve a $116 million bond referendum this spring to replace the district's aging high school after donations from three major businesses helped drop the cost by at least $22 million.

The Minnesota Senate is now operating under stricter internal rules meant to combat sexual harassment against its members, staff and other people who have business at the Senate.

A truck service shop in North Mankato is contesting federal fines levied after a natural gas explosion last November that injured two workers.

The city of Moorhead is seeking volunteers to fill sandbags in anticipation of spring flooding along the Red River.

A study says Minnesota's homelessness increased by 10 percent between 2015 and 2018, despite employment growing during the same period.

Authorities say a former University of Minnesota employee is accused of using school funds to purchase 78 computers over 14 months and sell them for personal profit.

A new report shows a Canadian oil pipeline company spent $11 million last year lobbying leaders in Minnesota, where the company is fighting to replace its aging Line 3 pipeline despite opposition from tribes and environmentalists.

Three Minnesota Democrats plan to join in the flood fight in the Hastings area.