Session implodes at midnight over roads and public works

The Minnesota legislative session collapsed at midnight Sunday after House and Senate leaders deadlocked on a scaled-down transportation proposal and a multimillion-dollar public works package.

The dramatic breakdown came after hours of closed-door talks and marathon floor sessions to quickly approve more modest issues such as new state spending and a menu of tax cuts.

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