Minnesota Legislature wrapping work on one of the most consequential sessions in state history

Minnesota Democratic leaders gathered the Friday after they won control of state government and jotted down a list of priorities they had watched languish for a decade under divided government.

In a five-month span, they have crossed almost everything off the list.

Wielding a massive surplus, Democrats are set to approve the largest budget in state history by far, pouring billions more into classrooms, construction projects and new government programs while also raising some taxes.

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