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1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes |Nick Halter |Torey Van Oot

Democratic governors Tim Walz (Minnesota), J.B. Pritzker (Illinois) and Kathy Hochul (New York) testifying in Washington, D.C. yesterday. Photo: Allison Robbert/Bloomberg via Getty Images"Threatening arrest on elected officials, congressman— it doesn't help any of us … Our citizens are scared and angry, and it's not necessary."— Gov.

1 week ago | axios.com | Kyle Stokes |Nick Halter |Torey Van Oot

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosMinnesotans are still poring over the hundreds of pages of legislation state lawmakers speedily passed during their single-day special session this week. The big picture: Together, the bills comprise a two-year state budget worth roughly $66 billion — 8% smaller than the previous spending plan, per the Minnesota Reformer. Here's some of what lawmakers did:🏥 Cut state-funded health insurance for undocumented adults.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Nick Halter |Kyle Stokes |Torey Van Oot

The U of M faces possible steep academic funding cuts and tuition hikes. Photo: Kyle Stokes/Axios🎓 The University of Minnesota has proposed across-the-board cuts to academic programs and the biggest tuition increase in 14 years on the Twin Cities campus. (Star Tribune)⛳️ The U also plans to sell the struggling Les Bolstad Golf Course, setting the stage for a redevelopment that could transform the city of Falcon Heights.

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Torey Van Oot |Kyle Stokes |Nick Halter

Data: Resy; Chart: Axios VisualsThe Twin Cities' hottest club is, apparently, the early bird special. State of plates: One in five Resy reservations in Minneapolis last year were for the 5 o'clock hour, according to data shared with Axios. Another 22% were before 7. 💭 Torey's thought bubble: My husband and I usually book our date night dinners between 7:30 and 8:30, but I dined out at around 5:30 on a recent girls' trips and I... didn't hate it!

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Nick Halter

Legally Blond at The Ordway. Photo: Jason Niedle via The OrdwaySummer fun doesn't have to be outdoors. Here's what's on stage at Twin Cities theaters:💕 "Passion" at Theater Latté Da, now through July 13. Limited-view seats start at $11.75. A love triangle in 1860s Italy. 🤣 "Battle of the Improv All-Stars" at Brave New Workshop, Friday through Aug. 2.