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.

May 4, 2011 10:41 PM

Legislators unveil stadium plan for Saints

The $50 million facility would replace the minor league baseball club's 29-year-old Midway Stadium.

by Matt Sepic

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May 4, 2011 4:34 PM

Dayton wants GOP to pick up the pace on state budget fix

With 19 days left in the session, the governor said today that his optimism for a timely deal is waning. But GOP leaders insist they're ready to negotiate.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 4, 2011 2:11 PM

Dayton would sign stadium bill before budget balanced

Gov. Mark Dayton said Wednesday he wouldn't let unfinished state budget business get in the way of a new Minnesota Vikings stadium, offering to sign a stadium bill even if lawmakers blow a deadline to finish the budget.

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May 4, 2011 11:46 AM

House panel OKs change in distribution of legacy cash

A Minnesota House panel has approved a significant change in the way about $100 million in state legacy funds would be distributed to several arts and cultural organizations.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 3, 2011 5:51 PM

Senate committee passes new restrictions on abortion

The bill would prohibit public dollars from paying for abortions for low-income women on state-funded health care programs.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 3, 2011 4:59 PM

GOP stands together on Minn. redistricting plan

Republicans in the Minnesota Senate say they plan to redraw the boundaries of the state's 201 legislative districts just as House Republicans are -- changes that set up a confrontation with Gov. Mark Dayton.

by Tom Scheck

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May 3, 2011 2:27 PM

Bill would strip ability to sue over some health problems

Legislation to prevent consumers from suing food companies over weight gain or other health problems has moved closer to a vote in the Minnesota House.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 3, 2011 2:10 PM

Hundreds of seniors rally at Capitol over threat of cuts

Hundreds of senior citizens and nursing home advocates rallied at the Capitol Tuesday to try to protect their slice of the state budget.

by Tim Pugmire

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May 3, 2011 12:00 AM

First wave of Minnesota redistricting fights arrives

The proposal would eliminate some inner-city legislative districts currently held by DFLers and create new districts in faster growing exurban areas.

by Tom Scheck

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April 29, 2011 3:34 PM

House committee approves bill requiring photo ID to vote

It moved out of the House Government Operations and Elections Committee on a 7-5 party-line vote.

by Tim Pugmire

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