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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.

Frac sand mining controversy moves to state Capitol

Frac sand mining controversy moves to state Capitol

State lawmakers will hold hearings beginning this week to address the fast-growing frac sand industry and its effect on Minnesota. Although local lawmakers are grappling with how to zone and regulate the industry, rules differ widely throughout the state.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Rep.-elect Theis to be sworn in Tuesday

State Rep.-elect Tama Theis will be sworn into office on Tuesday. Theis, a Republican, won in a special election on Feb. 12 and will represent part of St. Cloud.
by Conrad Wilson

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Franken appears well-positioned for re-election

Franken appears well-positioned for re-election

Six years ago this month, DFLer Al Franken launched his campaign for U.S Senate against incumbent Republican Norm Coleman. After a long recount, Franken won by just 312 votes. For some it appeared Franken might be an easy target in 2014, but it's not playing out that way -- at least for now.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Mayo expansion bill eases past 1st Capitol hurdle

Mayo expansion bill eases past 1st Capitol hurdle

A bill that would finance redevelopment around the Mayo Clinic's proposed expansion in Rochester is starting to move through the Legislature.
by Tom Scheck

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Do tax increases kill jobs? Minn. soon to find out

Do tax increases kill jobs? Minn. soon to find out

The patience of business owners is being tried more than ever, as Dayton and the Democrats who now control the Capitol mull a menu of tax increases that would primarily hit company ledgers -- just as most states are going the opposite way.
by Patrick Condon, Associated Press

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Auto insurers: False claims on the rise in Minn.

Auto insurance companies say there has been a surge in false and exaggerated personal injury claims in the state in recent years. The trend is on the agenda of a hearing Monday at the state Capitol.
by Martin Moylan

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Legislators eager to parse Minn. budget bills

Legislators eager to parse Minn. budget bills

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton announced his two-year budget proposal nearly three weeks ago, but most of those tax and spending recommendations have not yet arrived in the House and Senate as bills.
by Tim Pugmire

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Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

Minn. legislators still divided on gun control after hearings

After three days of hearings this week at the state Capitol, legislators remain divided on the issue of gun control with some believing compromise and consensus can be reached, while others believe the debate to be a distraction from important budget work.
by Mike Mulcahy and Tim Pugmire

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Electronic pull-tab gambling misses monthly revenue projections

Electronic pull-tab gambling misses monthly revenue projections

Minnesota's roll out of electronic pull tabs continues to fall short of projections. After a strong debut in a handful of bars in September, the expansion of the games has been slow, and the games in bars aren't drawing the crowds backers had hoped. Now, calls for change are starting at the Capitol.
by Tim Nelson

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State of the State: Dayton defends budget plan, supports same-sex marriage

State of the State: Dayton defends budget plan, supports same-sex marriage

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton used his third State of the State address to make an expected defense of his budget proposal and make a declaration of his support for legalizing same-sex marriage, but stopped just short of calling for such a bill this session.
by Tim Pugmire

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