Republicans say Minnesota governor wasting federal coronavirus aid
With another $2.83 billion in federal coronavirus aid expected for Minnesota through the American Rescue Act, state legislative Republicans are calling into question Gov. Tim Walz's previous use of federal funds.
Written By: Sarah Mearhoff
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, receives the COVID-19 vaccination from Kelly Robinson, president of the Twin Cities chapter of Black Nurses Rock at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., on the first day all Minnesotans age 16 and older are eligible on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Tom Baker for MPR News)
ST. PAUL — Minnesota legislative Republicans are accusing Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of wasting federal coronavirus aid, saying that it should be up to the Legislature instead how federal aid dollars are appropriated.