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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.

Legislature burns the midnight oil on a budget bill

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate worked late into the morning to pass bills that erase the state's $935 million projected budget deficit.
by Tom Scheck

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Smoking shacks to protect smokers from the weather

Smoking shacks to protect smokers from the weather

The Minnesota House voted to include funding for smoking shacks to protect smokers outside of bars and restaurants from frigid temperatures.
by Tom Scheck

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House and Senate work late to pass budget bills

House and Senate work late to pass budget bills

Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate debated late into the morning to pass two separtate bills to erase the state's $935 million projected budget deficit. But Governor Pawlenty says both bills are unacceptable.

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Legislature enters the final act of the budget fix

Legislature enters the final act of the budget fix

Both the House and Senate were engaed in a lengthy debate trying to pass a final version of a budget bill.

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Duluth school district remodeling plan draws fire

Duluth school district remodeling plan draws fire

A state lawmaker from Duluth is asking the Legislature not to approve, but to stop, a public works project in his district.
by Bob Kelleher

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Governor: Finance bills are not acceptable

Governor: Finance bills are not acceptable

The Minnesota House and Senate are tackling bills today that would fix the state's nearly $1 billion budget deficit.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. Legislature enters the final act: The budget fix

Minn. Legislature enters the final act: The budget fix

Both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature are getting down to budget business.

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Republican leader calls DFL finance proposal a 'garbage bill'

Republican leader calls DFL finance proposal a 'garbage bill'

The Minnesota House and Senate will vote today on two large finance bills that would solve a state budget deficit.

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Legislature sends Pawlenty bonding bill

Legislature sends Pawlenty bonding bill

The Minnesota House and Senate are sending Gov. Pawlenty a bonding bill despite his objections about its pricetag.
by Tom Scheck

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Senate kills Vikings stadium study

Senate kills Vikings stadium study

The Minnesota Senate has provided a boost to a Mall of America expansion while delivering a setback to a proposed Minnesota Vikings stadium.
by Tim Pugmire

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