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State Supreme Court to step in on House control debate, special election outcomes

The Minnesota Supreme Court says it will hear arguments on Thursday of next week, Jan. 23, in a dispute over who is running the Minnesota House. That means a standoff over House operations could remain in flux for awhile. And the court on Wednesday heard arguments in a special election case. Republicans want to delay the election, which earlier this month was scheduled for Jan. 28. 
by Phil Picardi

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Palestinian Minnesotan reacts to Biden announcing ceasefire in Gaza

President Joe Biden and other mediators say a ceasefire deal has apparently been reached in Gaza. Locally, some Palestinian Minnesotans are cautiously optimistic about the agreement, noting previous agreements have fallen apart. Minnetonka artist Ragdha Skeik says she was able to speak with her family members in Gaza and Egypt this morning.
by Emily Reese

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Drama at the Capitol as DFLers stay away. Judge will soon decide on Sen. Mitchell's motion to delay trial

Democrats in the Minnesota House made good on a threat to boycott the first day of the state legislative session on Tuesday. And Becker County Judge Michael Fritz says he will rule "sooner rather than later" on a motion to delay the criminal trial of DFL State Sen. Nicole Mitchell until after the current legislative session. 
by Phil Picardi

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A bumpy start to the legislative session for the Minnesota House

The 2025 Minnesota legislative session is off and running, kind of. In the House, with Democrats boycotting the first day of session, there is dispute over whether the 67 Republicans gathered in the House chamber had the numbers for a quorum to actually start the session. The Senate, which currently has an even split, started on a much more peaceful note.
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Minnesota Legislature begins session. Vikings season ends with 27-9 loss to Rams

The Minnesota Legislature begins its 2025 session in St. Paul. Lawmakers will need to set a budget between now and May. And the Vikings’ season is over. They lost to the Los Angeles Rams 27-9 Monday night in an NFC wild-card game.

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Conflict in the Minnesota House; University of Minnesota researchers will track bird flu

Minnesota House leaders remain at odds over a power-sharing agreement ahead of the Legislature's start tomorrow. The University of Minnesota will receive more than $1.2 million in state lottery proceeds to track the threat of bird flu to the state's wildlife.
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Minnesota Senate reaches agreement to jointly run chamber. House remains divided

Democratic and Republican leaders of the Minnesota Senate say they have come to an agreement to jointly run the chamber while it is tied for much of this month. Meanwhile, in the Minnesota House, Democrats took their oaths of office yesterday — as part of an effort to block Republican control when the legislative session begins.
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Minnesota hospitals see surge; State senator requests trial postponement

Minnesota hospitals are seeing a surge in visits. It's mostly flu patients, according to the state, but COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are also spiking. Hospitals says it's putting a strain on ICUs and increasing wait times in emergency departments. And a state senator facing burglary charges is requesting to postpone a jury trial until May — after the Minnesota legislative session comes to a close.
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COVID-19, RSV and flu hospitalizations increase. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity pays tribute to Carter

New data from the state health department shows hospital admissions for COVID-19 and RSV have increased, and flu-related hospitalizations are soaring. And Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity invited the public to pay tribute to former President Jimmy Carter Thursday. 
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Walter Mondale gives posthumous eulogy; DFL state senator won't vote while on trial

Despite his death in 2021, Walter Mondale was part of today's funeral for President Jimmy Carter. Mondale's son Ted read a eulogy written in 2015 by the late vice president and Minnesota U.S. senator. Ans a DFL state senator won't vote remotely while on trial in Becker County on a criminal matter.
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