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In a bitter fight for the Minnesota Legislature, Democrats have threatened a walkout
A series of unexpected events after the narrow election has set up a power struggle in the Minnesota Legislature. Days before the legislative session kicks off, it's unclear who will take control.
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
January special election to decide control of the Minnesota Senate
A January special election to fill a vacant seat in the Minnesota Senate will determine control of the chamber. Gov. Tim Walz on Monday ordered the special election in response to the passing of longtime Sen. Kari Dziedzic, 62, who died Friday.
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.
Boycott, special elections and quorums: What the heck is going on at the Minnesota Legislature?
The Minnesota Legislature will kick off the 2025 legislative session on Tuesday. Or maybe not. Tight margins and historic ...
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 ...
Minnesota Republicans sue over timing of state House special election
Republicans in Minnesota are attempting to get the state Supreme Court to delay a special election that would likely end ...
Minnesota House power-sharing negotiations stalled as opening day nears
"Minnesotans voted for a tied House, and Democrats are ready to honor the will of the voters," Hortman stated. "This dispute can be resolved before session starts, but first Republican Leader Demuth ...
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Column: 2025 Minnesota House of Representatives provides opportunity for bipartisanship
The 2024 election made it clear that Minnesota is a closely divided state, and voters chose a tied Minnesota House of ...
Minnesota legislature set for chaotic start as fight over balance of power intensifies
Looming special elections and a partisan fight over control of the state House are creating a potentially chaotic and unprecedented first weeks of the 2025 Legislature.
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Minnesota GOP to detail new petition to halt special election in District 40B
The Minnesota GOP will be detailing their new petition to the Minnesota Supreme Court to halt the special election to fill ...
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Months after his re-election, Elgin mayor passes away Friday
(ABC 6 News) – Elgin Mayor Tim Boardman passed away Friday, according to a Facebook post by the city. In Nov. 2024, Boardman ...
Minnesota judge orders Mike Lindell’s MyPillow to pay nearly $778K to delivery service DHL
A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service ...
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MN election: Senate District 60 DFL candidate drops out
Mohamed Jama was one of eight DFL candidates currently running for the seat, which is a Minneapolis district that leans heavily left.