A boycott, an alleged coup, multiple lawsuits — they're all part of the confusion and chaos at the Minnesota legislature.
Minnesota's Senate leaders create a bipartisan organizing agreement after a member's death results in a 33-33 split.
House Republicans have elected a speaker but the DFL is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene. At issue is whether 67 seats are a majority or whether 68 are needed.
In a petition to the Supreme Court, Democrats in the state House accuse Republicans of acting "unlawfully" when they conducted House business on Tuesday, including electing a speaker, with no DFL members present.
The acrimonious start to the 2025 Minnesota legislative session showed no signs of abating on Friday. Attorneys for House Republicans have until Tuesday to file a response to petitions filed with the Minnesota Supreme Court by DFL House leaders and DFL Secretary of State Steve Simon.
Alex Plechash, the incoming chair for the Minnesota Republican Party, shares thoughts on the start of the new legislative session.
House and Senate Republicans balked at Walz’s recommendations and signaled they would resist any new taxes or fees.
Minnesota's House Democrats boycotted the opening session of 2025 to prevent Republicans from using a temporary majority to elect a speaker.
From the column: "We can have a popular-vote election as soon as 2028 if just a few more states join the (National Popular Vote) compact."
Two political analysts talk with MPR News host Tom Crann about President Joe Biden’s legacy and the impact his record will have on Minnesotans.
Incoming president says he'll sign dozens of executive orders cracking down on immigration and reversing Biden administration policies.