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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Washington is still sharpening its axe and could be now getting ready to chop three more buildings and offices here in Minnesota.

The near-term surplus has shrunk and the long-term projected deficit has increased.

With a long term forecast calling for a $5 billion budget shortfall, the State of Minnesota missed its tax collection target last month.

The City Council will review the recommendations on Monday.

The details still need to be hashed out.

The two top leaders of the Minnesota Legislature said they reached agreement with Democratic Gov. Tim Walz early Monday on broad targets for the state's next two-year budget.

Top legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz reached a budget deal Sunday as the clock ticked down on the 2019 legislative session, and it was expected that lawmakers would need a special session to finish their work.

Republicans who control the Minnesota Senate have unveiled a framework they say will balance the budget without raising taxes or making painful spending cuts, setting up what they concede will be difficult negotiations with Democrats to end the session.

Gov. Tim Walz has announced a series of tweaks to his budget proposal to reflect projected slower economic growth.

The Rochester City Council will hold its annual “Truth in Taxation” hearing on the city’s proposed 2019 budget and property tax levy this evening.

The Rochester Public Utilities Board has approved higher electric and water rates for next year.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — This weekend marks the first time that people will be able to buy liquor on Sunday in Minnesota.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The University of Minnesota will raise tuition at its Twin Cities campus this fall.

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester School Board is expected to approve the school district’s 2017-2018 budget this evening.