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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.

New laws take effect on July 1

New laws take effect on July 1

Sixteen-year-olds can legally donate blood and drivers will pay a little more to renew licenses and vehicle tabs starting July 1, when several new laws take effect in Minnesota.

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Minn. officials to replace 11 major bridges by 2018

Minn. officials to replace 11 major bridges by 2018

Minnesota transportation officials outlined a $2.5 billion draft bridge improvement plan that would replace 11 major highway and freeway spans over the next decade -- a top priority set by lawmakers after last year's Interstate 35W bridge collapse.
by Martiga Lohn and Tom Weber

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Private firm hired to investigate bridge collapse reports

State lawmakers get a report this morning from the law firm they hired to investigate the 35W bridge collapse. A special legislative committee is looking into Minnesota's bridge inspection, maintenance and construction program.
by Minnesota News Network

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Gov. Pawlenty reflects on session's end

Gov. Pawlenty reflects on session's end

Gov. Tim Pawlenty joins Midday to answer listener questions about the recently concluded legislative session.

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Locals wary of property tax cap

Locals wary of property tax cap

The Legislature has passed a measure to hold down property taxes, but some worry the cap will come at the expense of local control, road maintenance and health care programs.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

Health care reform bill seen as a good first step

The compromise legislation promises to reduce health care cost increases in the state and extend insurance coverage to more Minnesotans, but long term change depends on state finances.
by Lorna Benson

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Budget deal caps the legislative session

Budget deal caps the legislative session

After the governor and lawmakers reached an agreement on the budget, state leaders say this legislative session has been a success. Midday explores some of the key issues that passed, and those that didn't in the 2008 legislative session.
by Mike Mulcahy, Tim Pugmire and Tom Scheck

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