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 new law or want an update on state funding decisions, you can find it here.

State developing report card for assisted living facilities
Minnesota is developing an online report card system for assisted living facilities, a series of metrics that consumers could use to compare facilities. The state is working with the University of Minnesota to gather input on what that report card should look like.
New Human Services commissioner pledges to rebuild trust
Jodi Harpstead is taking over the Minnesota Department of Human Services following months of turmoil there. At a state Senate hearing Wednesday, she said she’s open to the idea of splitting up the state's largest agency.
Ready or not, hands-free is here
Starting Thursday, all cellphone use by motorists has to be hands-free — with exceptions for emergencies. There are still many questions about how the law works, and what you can and can’t do.
Andover reckons with past pollution as landfill’s hazardous waste cleanup begins
In the 1970s, Minnesota allowed hazardous waste to be dumped at a site in what was then the far outskirts of the Twin Cities. Today, the landfill is surrounded by homes, ball fields and a creek. The state is paying $22 million to clean it up.
Despite budget surplus, session ends in disagreement, recriminations
When there's a surplus, the governor and lawmakers traditionally cut a deal to give everyone a piece of the pie. This year, the focus seemed to be on ensuring neither got the upper hand.