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.

March 5, 2009 9:00 AM

Budget cuts may hit rural seniors harder

In just a couple of decades, nearly 30 percent of the population in some Minnesota counties will be people over 65. Local officials worry about how to reach out to a rural, sometimes isolated population.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 4, 2009 3:00 AM

The state budget in your backyard: Fergus Falls

We continue our look at the impact of the state's budget shortfall through the eyes of individual communities. This time, we visit Fergus Falls.

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March 3, 2009 9:00 PM

City leaders ask, 'What can we stop doing?'

A new budget forecast shows Minnesota with a $4.57 billion deficit, and the pain is rippling across the state to places like Otter Tail County in west central Minnesota.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 3, 2009 9:00 PM

Rural hospital reaches tipping point

Health care is one of the fastest-growing costs for Minnesota government. Gov. Tim Pawlenty says it's critical to slow the growth in healthcare spending.

by Dan Gunderson

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March 3, 2009 4:39 PM

Minn. economic forecast: Gloomy for a few more years

While politicians wrangled today over how to address the projected shortfall in the next biennium, the state economist laid out the grim reasons behind the budget problems. Some observers say even his gloomy outlook might be too sunny.

by Annie Baxter

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March 3, 2009 3:38 PM

Kelliher, Seifert discuss their budget ideas

Minnesota lawmakers now have a budget number to work with -- the deficit is $4.5 billion. Two Minnesota House leaders from either side of the aisle offer their perspectives on how to balance the budget.

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March 3, 2009 9:22 AM

Gov. Pawlenty discusses the budget forecast

Gov. Tim Pawlenty holds a news conference this morning to answer questions about the new revenue forecast and projected budget deficit of $4.5 billion. We have live coverage, plus analysis of the new numbers from two political observers.

by Phil Krinkie and Dane Smith

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March 3, 2009 3:00 AM

Some cities warn of budget cuts while sitting on rainy day funds

Local elected officials have been warning that state aid cuts will mean fewer police and firefighters on the street. But some cities appear to be in a better position than others to handle cuts.

by Tom Scheck

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March 3, 2009 2:30 AM

Legislators eye fix for red ink

State finance officials release a new economic forecast today, and all signs suggest Minnesota's $4.8 billion budget deficit will grow significantly larger.

by Tim Pugmire