MN Supreme Court to hear arguments in case related to House power dispute
The Minnesota Supreme Court this week will hear arguments in a case that could mark a step towards resolution in the power dispute playing out in the state House.
Minnesota Supreme Court voids House Jan. 28 special election
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Friday cancelled the special election for a metro House race later this month, finding Gov. Tim Walz set the date before state law requires.
Judge grants motion to delay trial for state Sen. Nicole Mitchell
The trial for Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, will now happen within 60 days of May 19, 2025.
Walz pitches sales tax changes, trimming spending in budget proposal
Gov. Tim Walz's budget proposal would make changes to sales tax collections and trim state spending in an effort to stave off a steep shortfall in future years.
DFLers petition court over Republican actions at Minnesota House
The clash in St. Paul over who controls the state House is now in court, after Democrats filed a lawsuit accusing Republicans of acting unlawfully when they convened for session as a majority and elected a speaker.
MN House Democrats boycott first day of session amid bitter power dispute
Half the Minnesota House stood empty on Tuesday when the state Legislature convened for its session and Democrats didn't show up amid a bitter power dispute.
Judge rules DFL Rep. Tabke's win in Shakopee House race is valid
In her ruling Tuesday morning, Perzel determined that the election in Shakopee is not invalid, and Tabke "remains the candidate with the most votes legally cast in the 2024 General Election."
House DFLers take oath of office in secret 2 days before session
Democrats took that unprecedented step because of their plans to boycott the first day of session in an effort to keep Republicans from organizing as a majority and taking control of the chamber with their one-seat advantage.
Minnesota legislature set for chaotic start
Looming special elections and a partisan fight over control of the state House are creating a potentially chaotic and unprecedented first weeks of the 2025 Legislature.
Minnesota Senate hearing spotlights harms of sports betting ahead of new legalization debate
A new bill to set up a regulatory structure for legalization is a sure bet, but its fate is unclear. The issue has had both bipartisan support and opposition for years.
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.
Interim cannabis chief to step down from her post
The interim director of the regulatory agency tasked with oversight of the new cannabis industry is stepping down a month before the state starts accepting license applications to operate legal marijuana businesses.
Gov. Tim Walz announces legislative package targeting state fraud
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday announced a new legislative package in an effort to target fraud in Minnesota.
Out-of-state visits to MN for abortions increased by 50% post-Roe v. Wade
There were more than 14,000 abortions performed in 2023, a 16% uptick from the previous year when the highest court upended the 50-year-old precedent protecting access across the country.
Balance of power uncertain as Minnesota Legislature readies for 2025 session
The balance of power will be uncertain when the Minnesota Legislature returns to the State Capitol next month after the death of a state senator and a court challenge set the stage for special elections when the legislative session is already underway.