Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan announce public-private partnership to support technology needs of MN students

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Gov. Walz, Lt. Gov. Flanagan announce public-private partnership to support technology needs of MN students

Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced a public-private partnership that aims to meet the technology and connectivity needs across the state.

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