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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.

‘Need to start over’: GOP, DFL leaders talk next steps to settle House control

‘Need to start over’: GOP, DFL leaders talk next steps to settle House control

DFL Rep. Jamie Long and Republican House Leader Lisa Demuth joined MPR News guest host Emily Bright to talk through a key decision Friday from the Minnesota Supreme Court and whether it will deepen the partisan standoff or lead to a power-sharing agreement in the House.
by Emily Bright, Gracie Stockton and Brian Bakst

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Minnesota lawmakers hit a reset after Supreme Court ruling, but stalemate persists

Minnesota lawmakers hit a reset after Supreme Court ruling, but stalemate persists

Like a scene from the movie “Groundhog Day,” life in the Minnesota House continued to repeat itself Monday — a cycle of gaveled to order, no quorum, no business, gaveled to adjournment. The Senate also saw some controversy.
by Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota justices tell lawmakers to work out control of ‘dysfunctional’ House

Minnesota justices tell lawmakers to work out control of ‘dysfunctional’ House

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday agreed with DFLers that it takes 68 votes to conduct House business, but the opinion didn’t come with a road map on how the House should proceed from here.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse

Walz proposes $887 million bonding bill for infrastructure projects, not worried about Capitol impasse

Using the breached Rapidan Dam as a backdrop Gov. Tim Walz pitched his $887 million bonding bill. As well as funding for infrastructure, Walz wants to fund a new state patrol headquarters, and address housing and environmental needs.
by Hannah Yang

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State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

State Supreme Court weighs what to do about ‘dysfunctional’ Minnesota House

The high court heard oral arguments Thursday over the temporary control of the Minnesota House. “This is a highly unusual situation we find ourselves in,” Justice Anne McKeig said during early questioning of attorneys.
by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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‘The chamber that chose cooperation’: Minnesota Senate sees smoother sailing under temporary tie

‘The chamber that chose cooperation’: Minnesota Senate sees smoother sailing under temporary tie

Unlike the Minnesota House, the Senate has kicked off a relatively low-key — and so far productive — session. But just below the surface of all this collegiality is tension over policies and oversight from the days of the DFL trifecta.
by Catharine Richert

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House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

House Democrats stick to work closer to home as row with Republicans persists at Minnesota Capitol

Democrats in the Minnesota House are boycotting the Capitol over a disagreement about the power Republicans should hold given a temporary advantage there. They’re doing events in their districts instead.
by Dana Ferguson

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Court cases could shape — or reshape — where Minnesota Legislature heads next

Court cases could shape — or reshape — where Minnesota Legislature heads next

The Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments this week over whether the Republican-only start to session in the House is lawful. Two court decisions late last week have also set the stage for more partisan standoffs.
by Clay Masters

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