Gov. Tim Walz gives his State of the State speech Tuesday night at Owatonna High School in southern Minnesota. He says he chose the location because the high school is a leader in providing vocational career pathways for students. And a Minnesota Senate committee has advanced a bill that would let Minnesota voters challenge racially discriminatory laws. 

This is an MPR News morning update, hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Gary Meister.

Find more from these stories at MPRnews.org.

This week, Walz heads to Owatonna for on-the-road State of State speech

State of the State: Tune in at 7 p.m. Tuesday on the MPR News live stream, YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Read the latest edition of the AM Update newsletter.

Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.