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

This week, Walz heads to Owatonna for on-the-road State of State speech

This week, Walz heads to Owatonna for on-the-road State of State speech

Gov. Tim Walz’s speech at a high school in Owatonna is not the first time he’s given the speech away from the Capitol, but it’s the first one he’ll be off campus with an audience.
by Clay Masters

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Gun restrictions, aid-in-dying bill among others arrive at legislative crossroads this week

Gun restrictions, aid-in-dying bill among others arrive at legislative crossroads this week

The Minnesota Legislature has deadlines Friday for bills to move through committees. That means that most of the 10,000 brought forward so far will fall away.
by Dana Ferguson

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

As Minnesota lawmakers consider legalizing and regulating sports betting, they’re debating whether to keep certain kinds of wagering off the table. How far they go could dictate whether a bill passes this year.
by Clay Masters

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Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Legislation would create temporary licenses for cannabis businesses in Minnesota

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management is proposing changes to the state’s marijuana law, including one that would allow the issuance of a set number of temporary licenses.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Cari Spencer

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Minnesota House advances change to school resource officer law

Minnesota House advances change to school resource officer law

The bill would exempt school resource officers from a policy that prohibits the use of prone holds on students. They would still be restricted from using the holds — except in some situations — under their police training.
by Dana Ferguson

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Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol

Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol

After Democrats moved landmark policy and spending changes in 2023, Republicans say they’ll aim to roll back changes or at least have a greater say in proposed corrections bills.
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Minnesota posts $3.7 billion budget surplus, with financial pressure on the horizon

Minnesota posts $3.7 billion budget surplus, with financial pressure on the horizon

The much-anticipated economic report will guide the Legislature’s deliberations this session. Leaders of both parties were already calling for spending caution.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Key economic report will guide Minnesota lawmakers through session’s end

Lawmakers were advised before this session to tread carefully or risk putting the state budget into the red. An updated economic forecast will indicate whether those concerns remain or have eased.
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Minnesota lawmakers consider firearm reporting, storage requirements after Burnsville shooting

Minnesota lawmakers consider firearm reporting, storage requirements after Burnsville shooting

Lawmakers in both parties said they would consider changes that could deter incidents similar to Sunday’s fatal Burnsville standoff. But the path forward for the bills remains uncertain.
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