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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.

Minnesota's old house needs some work

Minnesota's old house needs some work

Cass Gilbert designed the Capitol more than 100 years ago. While many of the publicly-viewed spaces appear to have aged well, there are some areas that are continually exposed to moisture, mold and the effects of time.
by Tom Crann

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Pawlenty's performance incentives draw some skepticism

Pawlenty's performance incentives draw some skepticism

Gov. Tim Pawlenty has started using a new strategy he says will get better results for the billions the state spends on public education every year.
by Tim Pugmire

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Legislative committees tackle budget

State House and Senate committees accelerate work on the budget this week.

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Former Sen. Dallas Sams dies of cancer

Former Sen. Dallas Sams dies of cancer

Former state Sen. Dallas Sams, who lost is re-election bid in November, died Monday of cancer. He was 54.
by Tim Pugmire

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Planning underway for Minnesota's 150th birthday

Gov. Pawlenty and members of a special state commission outlined early plans Thursday for next year's celebration of the 150th anniversary of Minnesota's statehood.
by Tim Pugmire

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Does Minnesota need an earlier primary election?

Does Minnesota need an earlier primary election?

A Minnesota Senate subcommittee looks at a variety of voting-related bills in hearings Wednesday. The biggest change under consideration would move Minnesota's primary elections from September to June.

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Lawmaker proposes ban on foreign-made U.S. flags

Lawmaker proposes ban on foreign-made U.S. flags

One state lawmaker is trying to ban sales of foreign-made American flags and flag novelty items. But critics say the proposal may run headlong into another American icon -- the U.S. Constitution.
by Elizabeth Stawicki

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Smoking ban headed to Senate floor

Smoking ban headed to Senate floor

A bill that would ban smoking in Minnesota bars and restaurants passed through another Senate panel Monday. It now goes to the full Senate -- stripped of an amendment that would allow bars to install air filtering systems instead of banning smoking.

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Upon further review, Senate pay bump stands

Upon further review, Senate pay bump stands

Minnesota senators voted Wednesday to stick with a $30 a day increase in expense allowances, dismissing concerns by some lawmakers that the pay bump was too generous.
by Laura McCallum

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