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The tied Minnesota Senate got under way in amicable fashion with senators notching a power-sharing deal to avoid problems.

The House is another story. Democrats boycotted and republicans went full steam ahead — despite legal questions about their ability to do so. It’s a bit messy.

MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the first week of the 2025 legislative session from a panel discussion he recorded with a pair of lawmakers at the Minnesota’s Chamber of Commerce annual session issues forum earlier in the week.

Plus, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who just put out his budget plan, joined the conversation.

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DFLers made good on their threat to keep the Minnesota House in limbo earlier this week as both parties fought over control. Republicans pressed forward anyway. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and his guests talk about the unconventional start to the 2025 legislative session. Plus, an interview with Gov. Tim Walz.

Politics Friday: The 2025 Legislature is off to a bumpy start

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