Minnesota’s near-term surplus shrinks, while projected future deficit grows to $6 billion -- www.startribune.com/will-minneso...

Some exciting news - I started this week on the politics team at @startribune.com. Please send tips, restaurant recommendations and a good pair of snow boots!

Missouri officials are warning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of a “high likelihood” there is radioactive contamination in a smoldering landfill outside St. Louis. #moleg #mogov via @allisonkite.bsky.social

Happy Inauguration Day to all who celebrate. Follow The Independent's @rudikellermi.bsky.social and @anneliseh.bsky.social for coverage of today's events, from Missouri Gov.-elect Kehoe's swearing in at noon to any executive actions he takes after his speech. #moleg #mogov

New: Shuttered private jail in Kansas could become immigration detention center — kansasreflector.com/2024/12/19/s...