Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
Historic acrimony has cast doubt over whether any work will get done during the first month of session, which starts next week.
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session until special election
Hopes for bipartisan comity at the state Capitol this year — forced upon the Minnesota House by the voters, who sent 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans to the Capitol — are already crashing. House Democrats are mulling not showing up for the first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving a
Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative session.
Minnesota House Democrats threaten to skip first two weeks of legislative session, preventing GOP quorum
House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session starting Jan. 14.
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
A lone seat could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House. While a special election is currently scheduled for January 28 to fill that seat, Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timeline.
House Democrats ask for power-sharing from Republicans with threat of not showing up for legislative session
There’s a battle brewing in the Minnesota House and they’re not even in session yet. It’s still unclear whether or not House Democrats will be at the State Capitol in St. Paul when the legislative session kicks off in one week.
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Can Minnesota lawmakers find common ground on energy issues? Some think so
I think there was a sense around Minnesota that they want us to work together a little more, look for opportunities for ...
As legislative session looms, judge to issue ruling as soon as this week in close Minnesota House race
A forthcoming ruling from a judge in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee could throw another wrench in what's ...
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2025 Minnesota legislative session
MPR News is your source for updates on the 2025 Minnesota legislative session. Whether you’re looking for information about a ...
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Ahead of the legislative session, Minnesota lawmakers hold hearing on sports betting concerns
Many lawmakers in St. Paul seemed to think 2024 would finally be the year for a sports betting bill. Even with a rumored deal ...
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Hearing Held In Advance of Sports Betting Bill Being Introduced in Minnesota
Attempts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota have been proposed in the state Legislature every year since a Supreme Court ruling in 2018 paved the way for states to decide. But in the end the ...
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Minnesota’s Cannabis Office director steps down amid industry delays
Eric Taubel will take on an interim leadership role after Charlene Briner steps down as director of Minnesota's cannabis ...
Minnesota task force recommends decriminalizing magic mushrooms
And although the task force is in favor of decriminalizing possession, it also stopped short of recommending that Minnesota ...
Minnesota task force recommends decriminalization of magic mushrooms
A nearly 200-page report from the Psychedelic Medicine Task Force said psilocybin mushrooms show evidence they may improve mental health.