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As legislative session looms, judge to issue ruling as soon as this week in close Minnesota House race
A forthcoming ruling from a judge in a case challenging a state House race in Shakopee could throw another wrench in what's shaping up to be a shaky start to the legislative session next week.
Minnesota House Co-Speaker Designate Lisa Demuth shares priorities for the 2025 legislative session
Minnesota House Co-speaker Lisa Demuth talks about the 2025 session as a special election on January 28 determines the Democratic and Republican makeup.
Minnesota Democrats consider holding out from legislative session for two weeks
Minn. House Democrats consider not attending first two weeks of the legislative session to prevent the chamber from achieving a 68-member quorum.
Republicans file suit over special election in Minnesota House
A lone seat could determine the balance of power in the Minnesota House. While a special election is currently scheduled for January 28 to fill that seat, Minnesota Republicans are suing over the timeline.
Minnesota House Democrats threaten to skip first two weeks of legislative session, preventing GOP quorum
House Democrats in Minnesota's legislature are threatening to skip out on the first two weeks of the legislative session starting Jan. 14.
Republican Rep. Lisa Demuth expected to be next Minnesota House speaker
Minnesota's legislative session starts on Jan. 14, and a Stearns County representative could be the next Minnesota House of Representatives' speaker.
MN House: Democrats threaten no-show while Republicans lay out priorities ahead of legislative session
A week before the legislative session’s start, Minnesota House members are butting heads on what the first day will look like. Democrats say a power-sharing agreement is still necessary, while Republicans declare they have a majority in the chamber and will “exercise that right.
Minnesota Democrats threaten to stay home to protect tie in state House
Minnesota's legislature was tied on Election Day. But with one Democratic member unable to take a seat, Republicans plan to take the majority.
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Even if DFL House members don’t show up, their paychecks will
The imbalance caused by a court decision that negated an election victory for a DFL lawmaker who didn’t live in the district ...
Minnesota GOP files petition challenging timing of House special election
With control of the House at stake, the Minnesota GOP filed a petition in State Supreme Court seeking to change the timing of ...
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Minnesota session agendas start to emerge as power fight drags on, acrimony picks up
A week ahead of the kick off of the 2025 legislative session, House leaders feuded over who is in charge and what might get ...
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MN GOP files lawsuit over special election for House District 40B
The Minnesota Republican Party on Monday will discuss its petition related to a special election planned for a State House of ...
Minnesota House seat going to special election after DFL candidate declines to appeal residency decision
A DFL state representative-elect said Friday he will not appeal a judge's ruling that he is ineligible to hold the office ...
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Minnesota lawmakers prepare to take office — minus the actual office space for some
The Minnesota House will enter the 2025 legislative session with a new power structure and also a new home base down the ...
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Minnesota GOP sues over timing of special election
Republicans argued Gov. Tim Walz called for a special election too early and asked for a halt ahead of the legislative ...
DFL prepared to skip start of session, claim House GOP poised for 'illegitimate power grab'
In 2025, Matt Gaetz's comeback as Governor of Florida is short-lived as a tsunami destroys Miami, Elon Musk crashes and burns ...
Minnesota GOP, DFL at odds over majority status in upcoming election