Minnesota's budget

Gov. Mark Dayton on the budget deal

St. Paul, Minn. — DFL Gov. Mark Dayton made the move that will likely end the state government shutdown by accepting a Republican budget offer -- with a few new conditions -- that he had initially rejected two weeks ago.

Dayton joins Gary Eichten in the studio to talk about the deal and his decision to compromise on a tax increase.

Guests

• Gov. Mark Dayton: DFL-Minnesota

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