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Minnesotans Weigh In On How They Want The Projected $17.6 Billion Surplus To Be Spent

On Tuesday, WCCO spoke with Minnesotans from all across the state about how they hoped the money would be spent.

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December 7, 2022

On Tuesday, state leaders announced a stunning $17.6-billion-dollar surplus, the biggest in Minnesota history.

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State officials credit the surplus to strong tax revenues and lower-than-expected spending, as well as leftover surplus and unused pandemic aid money.

On Tuesday, WCCO spoke with Minnesotans from all across the state about how they hoped the money would be spent.

Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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