For Republicans, the Senate is their only slice of power in St. Paul. If they keep the majority, they maintain influence over the state’s massive $48 billion budget and the redistricting process that will play out next year. If Democrats flip the Senate, they could be in charge of all levers of state government with Gov. Tim Walz and if the DFL holds onto the House.”
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